Africa’s Digital Economy Boom Sparks Urgent Demand for AI and Cybersecurity Skills, SAP Report Reveals
Africa’s rapidly expanding digital economy is driving an unprecedented demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity skills, with companies struggling to keep pace, according to a new report by SAP . The study, titled "Africa’s AI Skills Readiness Revealed," warns that a shortage of expertise is already derailing projects and stifling innovation across the continent. Conducted at the end of...
Maliyo Games Gains Global Spotlight as Apple Features Three Titles in Africa Day App Store Celebration
In a landmark achievement for African game development, Pan-African studio Maliyo Games has earned international recognition as Apple Inc. featured three of its titles in this year’s Africa Day App Store celebration . The announcement, made in a statement on Wednesday, underscores Maliyo Games’ pivotal role in crafting culturally relevant gaming experiences from the continent. As part of Apple’s annual...
Cybersecurity Expert Calls for Strong Data Protection Measures to Safeguard Africa’s Growing Telehealth Sector
Telehealth platforms in Africa must prioritize data protection to secure sensitive patient information and ensure the sustainable growth of digital healthcare, according to Allan Juma , Cyber Security Engineer at ESET East Africa . In a statement released on Wednesday, Juma highlighted the critical role telehealth services play in bridging healthcare gaps for the 615 million people in Africa who...
Lagos State Partners with Marketing Analytics Africa to Host 2025 African Marketing Technology & E-commerce Conference
Lagos State has entered into a strategic partnership with Marketing Analytics Africa (MAA) to host the 2025 African Marketing Technology & E-commerce Conference (AMTEC) , a groundbreaking event aimed at fostering collaboration among top brands, marketers, and investors across Africa. Themed ‘Marketing in the New Economy: Data-Driven Success in Challenging Times’ , the conference is set to take place on...
Fidson Healthcare Achieves N44.64bn Market Capitalization, Cementing Leadership in Nigeria’s Pharmaceutical Sector
Fidson Healthcare Plc has announced a significant milestone, achieving a market capitalization of N44.64 billion as of April 2025, solidifying its position as a leader in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. This accomplishment comes as the company celebrates 30 years of operations, marked by record-breaking growth and expansion. According to its 2024 audited financial results, the indigenous drug manufacturer reported a...
Nigeria Risks Losing $11bn Annually Due to Digital Skills Gap, Warns Sector Skills Council Chairman
The Chairman of the Sector Skills Council for Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Mr. Shola Oshilaja, has revealed that Nigeria could forfeit an estimated $11 billion annually in potential economic growth due to the widening digital skills gap in the country. Oshilaja, represented by the Council’s Secretary, Mr. Chukwuemeka Okafor, made this assertion on Tuesday in Abuja during the 21st-anniversary...
BAT Nigeria’s Adesegun Orafidiya Wins Prestigious 2024 Africa CIO Award for Digital Innovation Leadership
BAT Marketing Nigeria has reached a significant milestone as Adesegun Orafidiya, Head of Information and Digital Technology for BAT West and Central Africa (WCA), was honored at the 2024 Africa CIO Awards for his transformative leadership in driving digital innovation. The accolade, presented by the Africa ICT Alliance, highlights BAT Nigeria’s instrumental role in leveraging technology to revolutionize business...
Governor Sanwo-Olu Advocates for Inclusion of MSMEs and High-Net-Worth Individuals in Nigeria’s Tax System to Combat Evasion
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has emphasized the need to expand Nigeria’s tax net by including Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and high-net-worth individuals to tackle rampant tax evasion and enhance revenue generation. Represented by his Special Adviser on Taxation and Revenue, Ogungbo Abdul-Kabir Opeyemi, Sanwo-Olu made this call during the opening ceremony of the 27th Annual Tax...
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Labour and Employment to Grace 2025 Global Excellence Summit, Amplifying Africa’s Role in Global Excellence
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, will join a distinguished lineup of global leaders, diplomats, and innovators at the 2025 edition of the Global Excellence Summit and Awards (GESA) . The event, set to take place on May 23–24 in Lagos, aims to elevate Africa’s position as a beacon of excellence on the world stage. Organizers...
Emirates Group Posts Record $6.2bn Profit, Solidifying Its Position as the World’s Most Profitable Aviation Group
Emirates Group, the parent company of Emirates Airlines, has announced a staggering profit of $6.2 billion for the 2024-2025 financial year, cementing its status as the most profitable aviation group globally during the review period. According to its recently released annual report, this figure represents the highest profit, revenue, EBITDA, and cash balance in the company’s history. In a statement...
