July 9, 2025
Since the change in government in 2022, Burkina Faso has taken a very different approach to running its economy. The country is moving away from old systems and focusing more on state control, local development, and regional independence. These changes include big government investments, controlling key industries like mining, and forming new alliances with neighbours […]
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July 3, 2025
Benin has made history with the launch of Sub-Saharan Africa’s first voice-to-voice AI model in a local language, marking a bold step toward digital inclusion and sovereignty. Unveiled on June 30, 2025, at the Regional Innovation and Digital Technology Lab in Cotonou, the AI model operates in Fon, a widely spoken language in Benin and […]
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July 3, 2025
Togo’s banking sector is sending a clear message — confidence in the economy is rising, and small businesses are finally getting a bigger slice of the financial pie. Between January and March 2025, Togolese banks disbursed CFA 286 billion in new loans, marking a 19% increase compared to the same period last year. The figures […]
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June 30, 2025
A leadership transition is underway at one of Africa’s most influential financial institutions. Dr. George Elombi has been appointed the next President and Chairman of the Board of Afreximbank, effective September 2025. His appointment was announced at the Bank’s 32nd Annual Meetings in Abuja, closing a chapter led by Prof. Benedict Oramah, who has steered […]
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June 30, 2025
Across African markets, cable TV subscriptions are falling fast. What started as a global trend of cord-cutting has now taken a deeper hold in countries like Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Ghana. The shift is being driven by rising inflation, power shortages, and the rise of cheaper, more flexible streaming options. In 2025 alone, Multichoice, […]
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June 30, 2025
Ghana is getting ready to restart the engines at its long-dormant Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), and this could be a game-changer—not just for Accra, but for West Africa’s entire fuel supply chain. After years of halted operations, TOR is now on track to resume full-scale refining by October 2025, according to Acting Managing Director Edmund […]
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June 30, 2025
After three decades of service and a decade at the top, Jumoke Ogundare is handing over the reins at Asset & Resource Management Holding Company (ARM) to Wale Odutola, marking a key transition in one of Nigeria’s most respected investment institutions. From July 2025, Wale Odutola will take over as Group CEO—a move that signals […]
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June 26, 2025
Over the past five years, Africa’s cable TV industry has faced a significant downturn, with traditional pay-TV subscriptions steadily eroding. While this ‘cable-cutting’ shift is a global phenomenon, Africa’s unique socio-economic landscape, combined with rapid digital adoption, has accelerated the shift; most visible in places like Nigeria. Africa’s largest pay-TV, Multichoice, owners of DStv and […]
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April 29, 2025
OPay, Nigeria’s leading digital financial services provider, has been honoured as the ‘Most Innovative Fintech of the Year’ by Vanguard Newspapers. The award was presented during a prestigious ceremony at Eko Hotel and Suites on Friday, April 11, 2025, where OPay stood out as the sole fintech company recognised among various industry leaders. This accolade […]
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April 29, 2025
Cascador, Nigeria’s premier accelerator for transformational entrepreneurs, has officially opened applications for its 2025 cohort. Now in its seventh year, the program continues to empower mid-stage Nigerian business leaders to scale their ventures while driving meaningful social change. Program Highlights: Comprehensive Development Experience: A three-month program combining in-person intensives and virtual learning sessions. Financial Support: […]
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April 29, 2025
The Nigerian Marketing Research Association (NiMRA) is set to host a four-day conference, “Beyond the Horizon: AI & New Frontiers,” from June 17–20, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria. Framed as a deep dive into the rapidly evolving marketing research landscape, the event will examine how artificial intelligence and emerging data technologies are reshaping methodologies, ethics, and […]
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