S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Nigeria’s sovereign outlook to “positive” from “stable,” while affirming the country’s long-term and short-term credit ratings at “B-/B.” The move marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s economic journey, reflecting growing confidence in its reform...
Nigeria’s Dangote Group has reignited its long-delayed ambitions in Zimbabwe, unveiling a sweeping $1 billion investment package that includes a 2,200-kilometer fuel pipeline from Namibia’s Walvis Bay port to Harare, along with plans for a cement plant, fertiliser manufacturing,...
At the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is advancing a bold and unified climate vision for the continent, one that centers Africa’s development priorities within the global climate discourse....
Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader rooted in Africa, has announced a landmark collaboration with Google to expand access to advanced artificial intelligence across the continent through an innovative partnership focused on affordability and connectivity. The Cassava Technologies Google...
Airtel Africa has unveiled a landmark partnership with Nokia to deploy a high-capacity terrestrial fibre optic network across East and Central Africa—a transformative initiative designed to meet the continent’s surging demand for digital connectivity. Announced at the 28th AfricaCom...
Equinix, the world’s leading digital infrastructure company™, has announced the upcoming launch of its new high-performance data center in Lagos, Nigeria—marking a pivotal moment in Africa’s journey toward digital sovereignty and global connectivity. The Equinix Lagos data center launch,...
Amazon has officially launched Amazon Bazaar, its new standalone shopping app, in Nigeria—bringing an ultra-affordable, entertainment-infused retail experience to millions of consumers across the country. As part of the global Amazon Haul initiative, the Amazon Bazaar Nigeria launch introduces...
For decades, the path to creative leadership followed a predictable formula: start as a designer, developer, or strategist; master your craft; then step back to manage others doing the work you once loved. But that model no longer holds....
Oluwatosin Olaseinde, founder of the financial literacy platform MoneyAfrica and investment startup Ladda, has been appointed to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Future Council on Financial Education—a landmark recognition that places her at the forefront of shaping the...
Ugandan renewable energy provider Sawa Energy has secured €2.5 million (approximately $2.9 million) in equity funding from ElectriFI, the European Union-backed Electrification Financing Initiative, marking a significant milestone in its mission to expand clean, affordable power for enterprises across...
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