From Lagos to Nairobi

Africa stands at a critical juncture in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), characterized by rapid technological advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, big data, and automation. For the continent to thrive in this new global landscape, a focused effort on upskilling its population is essential. The 4IR presents both a challenge and an…

Glovo, the global on-demand delivery platform, has teamed up with GITEX Nigeria to introduce an international startup founder exchange program aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. This collaboration is part of Glovo’s broader initiative to support emerging markets and empower local startup ecosystems. The program will offer selected Nigerian startup founders a unique opportunity to…

As profitable as Nigeria’s consumer lending space appears to be, many fintechs are crumbling under the weight of delinquent loans. As a result of this, loan recovery teams are becoming larger, yet this presents its own set of challenges. Not only do large loan teams chip away at the profits of the fintech lending companies,…

Strong governance is essential for Africa’s tech ecosystem to build trust, scale, and endure. Over the past decade, Africa’s technology ecosystem has transformed from a fledgling experiment into a magnet for global attention and capital. We’ve witnessed the rise of unicorns, the spread of digital infrastructure, and the emergence of world-class talent. But beneath the surface…

The success of these campaigns shows that vishing remains a major threat vector, and organizations must prioritize user training and robust security measures to protect against these sophisticated social engineering attacks. Google has reported a growing threat from a cybercrime group using vishing (voice phishing) techniques to target corporate data. The group, identified as UNC3944,…

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has introduced a new prefabricated modular (PFM) data center solution designed to accelerate global deployments. This new offering aims to meet the increasing demand for scalable, efficient, and rapidly deployable data infrastructure—particularly as businesses expand their digital footprint to support AI, edge computing, and…