41+ min ago   (504+ words) But there may be another source of technology innovation hiding in plain sight: the significant intellectual property and technology capabilities already being built inside Africa’s established institutions. What if some of Africa’s next significant technology businesses have already been built…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (490+ words) The South African Consulate in Lagos has denied reports that it has stopped issuing visas to Nigerians in response to anti-migrant protests in South Africa, insisting that all applicants who meet the requirements will continue to be processed without discrimination....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (468+ words) Former Airtel Africa Group Chief Executive Officer Segun Ogunsanya has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of Vodacom Group. The development comes alongside a series of board changes at Vodacom, including the planned retirement of chairman Saki Macozoma and…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1184+ words) A city becomes a startup hub the same way a market town grows into a city: by accumulation. One founder succeeds, employees leave to build their own companies; investors follow the talent, and new businesses emerge around the infrastructure the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (421+ words) South Africa’s unemployment rate has climbed to its highest level in four years, with the number of unemployed people rising to 8.5 million, highlighting a further deterioration in the country’s labour market amid economic headwinds and a tense climate for foreign-owned…...

2+ week, 5+ hour ago   (767+ words) According to him, the visa-free arrangement presents a compelling opportunity for Nigerian investors and entrepreneurs looking to access new markets beyond Africa. While the initiative was scheduled to commence the following month in July, there is a related but separate…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1521+ words) Artificial intelligence may be powered by algorithms, but it runs on physical infrastructure. Every AI model, cloud service, chatbot, and digital platform depends on data centers — facilities packed with servers, networking equipment, cooling systems, and a reliable supply of electricity....

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (491+ words) Moove, the Nigerian founded mobility technology company, has raised $250 million in a Series C funding round, achieving a $2.1 billion valuation and officially joining the ranks of Africa’s unicorn startups. The funding round was led by Mubadala Investment Company and co-led…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (596+ words) Food prices across major Lagos markets maintained a mixed trajectory in July 2026, with price declines spreading across more household staples even as several key food items continued to record increases due to seasonal supply pressures. The Nairametrics market survey conducted…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (1544+ words) Nigeria boasts an abundance of natural attractions, cultural heritage, historic sites, and diverse landscapes, yet much of its tourism potential remains untapped, as many destinations lack the investment, infrastructure, and management needed to attract sustained visitor traffic. In an exclusive…...