September 19, 2026Why Uber Left Nigeria After 12 Years: What the Exit Says About Doing Business in NigeriaUber’s 12-year Nigeria journey has ended. Its exit highlights the economic, regulatory and operational challenges facing businesses in Africa’s biggest market.
September 18, 2026Africa Startup Congress 2027: National Pitch Competitions Open Doors for African Founders Across Ten CountriesApplications are now open for the Africa Startup Congress 2027 National Pitch Competition and Roadshow, giving early-stage startups across 10 African countries a chance to pitch to investors and ecosystem stakeholders and progress toward the continental stage in Kigali.
September 5, 2026HP and UpSkill Universe Launch Free AI Training for 55,000 African SMEsHP and UpSkill Universe are giving 55,000 African SMEs free AI training—helping entrepreneurs turn AI from hype into practical business growth.
September 5, 2026Meta, 3MTT, NCAIR & RAIN Partner to Accelerate AI Skills and Innovation in NigeriaMeta, 3MTT and RAIN launch AI Academy Nigeria to equip developers with AI skills, build startups and turn Nigeria’s growing AI talent into global innovation.
September 4, 2026Nomba and Synafare Commit ₦2 Billion to Solar Financing for 300 Nigerian SMEsNomba and Synafare are committing ₦2 billion to solar financing, helping 300 Nigerian SMEs cut energy costs, boost productivity and power their growth.
September 4, 2026Uber’s Exited Nigeria, Just Weeks After It Acquired ‘Delivery Hero’ (Glovo) for €13 BillionUber has exited Nigeria after 12 years, just weeks after launching a €13 billion bid for Delivery Hero, Glovo’s parent. One exit, one massive global gamble.
August 31, 2026Tinubu Orders Forensic Audit of IPPIS: Inside Nigeria’s Ghost Worker ScandalTinubu orders a forensic audit of IPPIS after 908 suspected ghost workers, ₦942m in fraudulent salaries and fake agencies expose Nigeria’s payroll crisis.
August 31, 2026OPay Dismisses Viral “Shutdown” Rumours, Sets Sights on NGX Listing Ahead of Potential $4 Billion IPOOPay has debunked viral shutdown rumours as false, while eyeing an NGX listing and a potential $4 billion US IPO amid explosive growth.
August 21, 2026Why Nigerian Startups Are Shutting Down: The Stories And Lessons Behind FoodCourt, GoLemon, Eden Life and OthersWhy are Nigerian startups shutting down despite raising millions? From FoodCourt to 54gene, uncover the failures, hard lessons, and survival strategies.
August 19, 2026At Just 16, Nigerian Tech Prodigy Belusochim Ugochukwu Takes On Machine Learning and Robotics Job At Apple Inc.At just 16, Nigerian tech prodigy Belusochim Ugochukwu is making waves at Apple, taking on machine learning, robotics, and groundbreaking AI research.
