Nigeria’s NBTE Is Reshaping Technical Education With AI, Cybersecurity, and Software Engineering
In a continent often criticized for playing catch-up with the rest of the world, Nigeria has quietly made one of the boldest moves in its educational history. And if we are paying attention, this could be the turning point the country has been waiting for. The Federal Government, through the
Is Moniepoint’s Acquisition of Sumac a Sign of Fintech Consolidation Across Africa?
In what could become a landmark move for African fintech expansion, Nigeria’s Moniepoint Inc. has secured regulatory approval from the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to acquire a 78% stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank. The acquisition—still pending final greenlight from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)—signals a growing trend: African
MarkHack 4.0 – Experience Ignited: Fueling the Consumer Journey
As marketing continues to evolve at breakneck speed, events like MarkHack 4.0 offer a powerful lens into where the industry is headed. Taking place on May 23rd, 2025 at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, this year’s edition is centered around one big idea: how experience drives engagement, and how
Temu Takes Nigeria by Storm: What This Means for the Local E-commerce Landscape
Chinese e-commerce giant Temu is rewriting the rules of online shopping in Nigeria. Now the most popular app in Nigeria’s Google Play Store and Apple App Store, Temu has quickly gained traction, amassing over 500 million downloads globally on Android. Backed by aggressive advertising and its low-cost, direct-to-consumer model, the
Lontor Launches Advanced Residential Energy Storage System in Nigeria
Lontor Nigeria unveils its advanced Residential Energy Storage System (RESS) to minimize energy costs for Nigerians. The solar-based product can cut Nigerians’ energy costs by about 80 percent.
Nigeria Moves to Curb Consumer Exploitation and Other Unfair Market Practices
Nigeria's Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have pledged to strengthen their collaboration to protect Nigerian consumers from exploitation.
AI-Related Searches Surge in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa
AI-related inquiries surged 150% in Kenya, 130% in Nigeria, and 120% in South Africa. New Google report shows a significantly growing curiosity about AI assistance and AI jobs in the three countries.
How AI is Transforming Advertising Agencies and OOH Advertising in Nigeria
Explore how AI is reshaping advertising in Nigeria, from creative ad copy to Out-Of-Home advertising innovations. Discover the impact and future trends of AI in the industry. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the advertising landscape in Nigeria, bringing both opportunities and challenges. To understand this transformation, we spoke with Anthony
Meta Unlocks New Monetization Avenues for Nigerian and Ghanaian Content Creators
Meta now allows content creators in Nigeria and Ghana to monetize on Instagram and Facebook, opening up new revenue streams and transforming the digital content landscape in Africa. Meta is revolutionizing the digital landscape in Nigeria and Ghana by introducing new monetization features for content creators on its platforms, Instagram
Nigeria Unveils National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (NAIS) to Drive Economic Growth
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly emerged as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize production and service delivery across industries. Recent projections suggest that AI could add up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, driven by $3 trillion in productivity gains and $9.1 trillion from the