Ten young Nigerian startups win a ₦21 million grant and a Korea trip at the ACE Startup Academy finale. Here are the verified facts.

French Week Nigeria 2026 runs from October 29 to November 6 in Lagos, bringing together over 1,000 executives, diplomats and entrepreneurs for business, technology, energy and agribusiness events.

French Week Nigeria 2026 runs 29 October to 6 November in Lagos, uniting over 1,000 C-level executives, diplomats, and entrepreneurs for a week of Franco-Nigerian business networking, innovation, and cross-border opportunity.

The World Bank has raised Africa’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.3% and is urging low-cost AI adoption to supercharge small-business productivity, agriculture, and education across the continent.

NITDA Builders Festival 2026 offers Nigerian startups a path to ₦3bn in potential investment and pilot contracts by connecting real solutions with institutions.

Konga and Defence Headquarters launch a nationwide discount scheme giving serving, retired and veteran military personnel access to essential goods at reduced prices.

Meta, 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.

Uber 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.

MTN Nigeria turns 25, celebrating a remarkable journey that transformed communication, connected millions, empowered businesses and shaped Nigeria’s digital future.

GITEX Nigeria 2026 is set to transform Abuja and Lagos into Africa’s tech capital, uniting AI, startups, investors and global innovators for digital sovereignty

Turn your climate innovation into a funded venture! Apply for the MTN-WWF Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2026 and compete for $5,000, mentorship & growth.