Artificial intelligence is emerging as a transformative force in African trade, not only by enhancing efficiency but also by strengthening financial integrity, curbing illicit flows, and unlocking new market access. In a major step toward modernizing the continent’s compliance...
The Cortex Hub has launched the MCP Hackathon Africa 2025, a pan-African innovation drive spanning over 40 cities from September to November 2025, aimed at embedding African languages, cultures, and development priorities into the foundational layers of artificial intelligence....
Six early-stage African startups have been awarded a total of $400,000 through the FINCA Ventures Prize 2025, a timely injection of funding at a moment when venture capital inflows to the continent have sharply declined. The prize, distributed among...
Google has unveiled plans to establish four new subsea cable hubs across strategic African corridors, significantly boosting internet connectivity and digital infrastructure on the continent. The announcement was made by Alex Okosi, Managing Director for Google in Africa, in...
Odyssey Energy Solutions Nigeria has secured a $7.5 million funding facility from British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, to scale the deployment of solar mini-grids across underserved communities in Nigeria. The investment will provide renewable energy...
Fourteen African startups took center stage at the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship showcase in London, representing 74% of the selected cohort in one of the most competitive global entrepreneurship events this year. Their strong presence marked a defining moment for...
Google has committed $37 million to advance artificial intelligence across Africa, marking one of the largest corporate investments in the continent’s AI ecosystem and underscoring growing confidence in African innovation. The funding, directed toward food security, education, language technology,...
Café One has solidified its role as a leader in Nigeria’s evolving workspace economy with the completion of its latest phase of growth, bringing its network to 18 hubs across nine states. The Café One expansion reflects the brand’s...
Verve, Africa’s leading domestic payments card scheme and part of The Interswitch Group, has announced Google Play as the strategic partner for VerveLife 8.0, the eighth edition of its flagship fitness and wellness tour. The collaboration marks a significant...
The FATE Foundation has announced the 10th edition of its annual Business Conference, set for September 26, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Center in Lagos, under the theme The AI Powered Business. The event will explore how artificial intelligence...
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