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Opinion

July 8, 2026

Nigeria’s Startup Ecosystem Just Had Its Strongest Month In Years; Raises $113.7 Million in June 2026

A record-breaking June saw Nigerian startups secure $113.7M in funding. Explore the standout deals, emerging trends, and what’s driving investor confidence.

June 26, 2026

15 African AI Startups Graduate from Google for Startups Accelerator Africa 2026

Google graduates 15 African AI startups from its 2026 Accelerator, spotlighting innovators transforming fintech, agriculture, healthcare, mobility and more.

Lebara Nigeria Partners With India's ‘Forever 7 Entertainment’ To Launch ‘LebaraPlay’, Africa's First Telecom-Owned Micro-Drama Platform

June 25, 2026

Lebara Nigeria Partners With India’s ‘Forever 7 Entertainment’ Launches ‘LebaraPlay’, Africa’s First Telecom-Owned Micro-Drama Platform

Lebara Nigeria shakes up Africa’s digital entertainment space with LebaraPlay the continent’s first telecom-owned micro-drama platform, blending Nollywood and Bollywood storytelling.

June 24, 2026

How French Tech Lagos 2.0 Is Quietly Rewriting the Rules of African Innovation

France and Nigeria are building a powerful tech bridge. Here’s how French Tech Lagos 2.0 could reshape startup funding, AI, and innovation across Africa.

Paystack ‘SME-focused growth initiatives’, rolls out $2,900 support package for Nigerian SMEs

June 24, 2026

Paystack’s ‘SME-Focused Growth Initiatives’ Roll Out $2,900 Support Package For Nigerian SMEs

Paystack launches a $2,900 SME support package, offering digital tools, grants, logistics, bookkeeping, and growth resources to help Nigerian businesses scale faster.

June 24, 2026

Africa Tech Festival 2026: Africa’s Biggest Technology Gathering To Host Over 400 World-Class Speakers

Africa Tech Festival 2026 returns to Cape Town with 400+ global speakers, AI innovation, cybersecurity insights, startup growth, and Africa’s digital future in focus.

June 18, 2026

Building Capacity and Stronger Business Ties: Franco-Nigerian Chamber Marks Milestone With Successful Inaugural Paris Leadership Training and Business Mission.

FNCCI concludes its first Paris Leadership Training Program, empowering Nigerian executives with global insights in AI, sustainability, investment, and international collaboration.

June 18, 2026

AI Is Now a National Security Weapon: China Forced Meta to Unwind a $2 Billion Meta-Manus AI Deal

The AI Cold War intensifies as China blocks Meta’s $2 billion Manus deal, proving advanced AI has become a strategic weapon of nations.

June 15, 2026

Unstoppable African Tech Giants 2026: Nigeria vs Kenya vs South Africa Innovation Showdown

Africa’s tech battle is heating up! Discover how Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa are driving fintech, AI, and startup innovation in 2026.

June 14, 2026

Major Breakthrough As Nigeria And Angola Sign Groundbreaking Space Cooperation Deal at ANGOTIC 2026

Nigeria and Angola sign a landmark space cooperation deal at ANGOTIC 2026, boosting African innovation, satellites, and future space collaboration with growth edges.