From Lagos to Nairobi

Earlier this year in Abuja, Heifer International quietly set the tone for agritech innovation in Nigeria with the launch of the 2026 AYuTe Nigeria Challenge. The initiative is part of Heifer’s broader effort to support young entrepreneurs who are using technology to solve real problems across agriculture, especially for smallholder farmers who still form the…

In early 2026, Nigeria’s satellite internet landscape officially entered a new phase. The Nigerian Communications Commission granted Amazon’s Project Kuiper a seven-year licence to operate its low-Earth orbit satellite broadband service across the country, a milestone that puts Nigeria firmly on the map for next-generation connectivity. This comes as the nation continues to open its…

After nearly two decades away, PayPal is back in Nigeria, and this time it’s teaming up with Paga, one of the country’s largest digital payment platforms. For many businesses, freelancers, and e-commerce operators, this feels like a long-awaited upgrade to the way they can get paid, especially from international clients. PayPal’s return signals that global…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has shifted gears for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination registration and testing process. This year, JAMB will monitor all Computer-Based Test centres in real time using live CCTV feeds from its national headquarters in Abuja. It’s a significant change, and it’s sparking conversation across the education community. The…

Burkina Faso has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its digital economy with the launch of the Fast Code X Digital Training Center. The initiative was unveiled as part of the country’s broader strategy to build local tech talent, create jobs, and position Burkina Faso as a regional hub for digital skills development in West…

Nigeria’s drive to regulate and tax digital financial transactions has reached a significant milestone. In the last fiscal year, the country reportedly generated $276 million in revenue from taxes levied on digital payments, highlighting both the growth of Nigeria’s fintech sector and the government’s increasing focus on monetizing digital financial activity. With the next target…