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Africa Tech Festival 2026: Hub for Innovation and Growth
The Africa Tech Festival 2026 is set to return as one of the continent’s most influential gatherings for technology, investment, and digital transformation, bringing together policymakers, innovators, investors, and industry leaders to shape Africa’s digital future. Building on its legacy as a flagship event for the African tech ecosystem, the 2026 edition is expected to…
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Blockchain VC Share Doubles Global Rate in Africa
Blockchain technology continued its strong rise across Africa’s innovation ecosystem in 2025, capturing 5.3% of total venture funding on the continent—almost double the global average. The figure highlights Africa’s growing position as one of the most active regions for blockchain adoption, driven by real-world use cases in payments, remittances, identity systems, and decentralized finance. According…
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4G Capital Disburses US$1B in Loans to African Entrepreneurs
Financial inclusion firm 4G Capital has reached a major milestone, announcing that it has disbursed over US$1 billion in loans to small and micro-entrepreneurs across Africa. The achievement underscores the growing role of alternative credit providers in supporting underserved businesses that are often excluded from traditional banking systems. Founded with a mission to bridge the…
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Visa Report: Cyber Attacks Shift to AI-Powered Social Engineering
A new cybersecurity trend highlighted in recent industry reports shows that while traditional network security systems are becoming more robust, cybercriminals are increasingly shifting their focus toward AI-enabled social engineering attacks. According to insights referenced in Visa’s threat intelligence reporting, attackers are now exploiting artificial intelligence to bypass technical defenses by targeting the human element…
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AI Study Companion for Nigerian Students Beyond the Classroom
In Nigeria’s fast-changing education landscape, where students often juggle large class sizes, limited learning resources, and intense exam pressure, a new digital tool is stepping in to close learning gaps. Meet Lumi, an AI-powered study companion designed to support Nigerian students beyond the classroom by offering personalized, on-demand academic assistance. Lumi functions as an intelligent…
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3 Nigerian Organisations Join AWS Social Entrepreneur Accelerator
Nigeria’s growing reputation as a hub for innovation and social impact has received another boost as three Nigerian organisations have been selected to participate in the prestigious Global AWS Social Entrepreneur Accelerator. Their inclusion highlights the country’s increasing influence in developing technology-driven solutions to some of Africa’s most pressing social and economic challenges. The Global…