From Lagos to Nairobi

In just a year, Findout, a Nigerian tech startup, has emerged as a crucial platform for fuel price transparency, serving as a reliable “fuel price compass” for millions of Nigerians. Launched in response to the fuel subsidy removal in 2023, the platform fills a vital gap by crowdsourcing and publishing real-time fuel prices across the…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has emphasized that the future of the country’s healthcare system depends heavily on the adoption and integration of digital innovation. According to government officials, embracing digital health technologies is essential for addressing longstanding challenges in healthcare delivery, including poor access to quality care, inadequate infrastructure, and workforce shortages. By leveraging…

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) of Nigeria is set to modernize its regulatory processes for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) by integrating advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), QR codes, and blockchain. This move aims to enhance transparency, traceability, and efficiency in GMO monitoring and safety assessments across the country. Dr. Agnes Asagbra, Director-General…

Nigerian scholars and education experts are increasingly advocating for a tech-driven approach to education as a strategic solution to tackle the country’s persistent poverty and unemployment challenges. With Nigeria facing high youth unemployment rates and growing economic hardship, experts emphasize the urgent need to integrate digital skills, innovation, and entrepreneurship into the education system to…

Nigeria’s financial sector is experiencing a significant wave of growth and transformation as smaller banks begin engaging in merger discussions, driven by recent regulatory changes and economic pressures. This shift follows the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) announcement to raise the minimum capital requirements for commercial banks, a move aimed at strengthening the banking industry…

The digital transformation of Africa holds immense promise, but its success hinges on three foundational pillars: scaling digital infrastructure and services, securing digital ecosystems, and engaging all stakeholders to build trust and inclusion. These elements are essential to unlocking Africa’s economic potential, fostering innovation, and ensuring that the benefits of digitalization reach everyone, particularly underserved…