Airtel Nigeria has crossed more than 17,000 network sites as the telecom operator expands connectivity into rural communities, small towns, and areas that have historically been difficult to serve with reliable mobile infrastructure. The expansion puts Airtel on course to surpass 18,000 sites as the company continues adding more than 1,000 sites a year while
Twenty early stage Nigerian founders are set to receive business development support and access to funding under a new programme launched by the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) and Cascador, as efforts to close the gap between entrepreneurship training and access to capital gather pace. The NiYA × Cascador Founders Program, developed in partnership with the
The Federal Government of Nigeria has opened a $110 million iDICE debt financing window for Nigerian technology and creative businesses, giving eligible startups access to structured funding to expand operations, acquire productive assets, and reach new markets. The financing is being delivered through two facilities launched by the Bank of Industry (BOI), the implementing agency
Starbase Technologies, a global technology ecosystem connecting creators and innovators to build technology solutions and launch software projects, today announced the launch of Yolly, a new social entertainment platform designed to redefine how people participate in the digital economy by rewarding users for watching, streaming, and creating content. Yolly introduces a new approach to online
Meta has kicked off a new public campaign built around an optimistic vision for artificial intelligence, positioning itself against what it calls fear-driven narratives from competitors in the AI race. The campaign centers on a 45-second video shared by CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday, titled “The Future Is for Everyone.” In an accompanying post, Zuckerberg
For many businesses in Nigeria, access to working capital remains one of the biggest barriers to growth. A new partnership between MTN Nigeria and Fiducia is seeking to change that by expanding supply chain finance opportunities for suppliers and vendors operating within MTN’s ecosystem. Fiducia, a supply chain finance company, has entered into a strategic
For years, Africa’s digital payments conversation has largely revolved around fintech startups, mobile money, and cross-border payment platforms. Yet behind millions of everyday transactions, one payments infrastructure player has been steadily expanding its footprint across the continent and beyond. With more than 100 million cards now issued, Verve is strengthening its position as one of
Customers expect instant responses, but no team can be everywhere at once. Today at Conversations in London, we’re introducing Meta Business Agent – AI that lets every business show up for every customer, in every moment, as if they had an infinite team behind them. Set up in minutes or plug directly into your existing
9bizub.com, a Nigerian-built marketplace designed specifically for small businesses, independent vendors, and emerging brands, today announced its upcoming launch, positioning itself as a platform built to help entrepreneurs move from informal selling to structured digital commerce. As millions of Nigerian entrepreneurs continue to sell through WhatsApp, Instagram, referrals, and physical networks, a new digital marketplace
Facebook has launched the sixth edition of its pan-African campaign, ‘Made by Africa, loved by the world: Where stories spark community,’ ahead of Africa Day on May 25. This year’s focus: African cinema. The 2026 campaign features a five-part vodcast series profiling five internationally acclaimed actors and filmmakers from Nigeria and South Africa, hosted by