In a remarkable act of philanthropy, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman of SIFAX Group, has donated a fully equipped building to Baptist Grammar School, Idi-Ishin, Ibadan, Oyo State. The state-of-the-art facility underscores Dr. Afolabi’s dedication to giving back to his alma mater and advancing education in Nigeria
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Nigeria is set to launch a new institute dedicated to the study and advancement of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), spearheaded by Professor Bart Nnaji
MTN, Africa’s largest mobile operator, is exploring partnerships with low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite providers, including SpaceX’s Starlink, to bridge connectivity gaps in rural and remote areas
A recent report by Flourish Ventures, titled “Passion and Perseverance: Voices from the African Founder Journey”, has unveiled the mounting challenges faced by Nigerian founders. Chief among these is the country’s soaring inflation rate, with 66% of Nigerian founders identifying it as their top stressor. The study, which surveyed 169 founders across 13 African countries,…
A key milestone in this vision is the launch of Solution Wi-Fi, a high-speed internet initiative designed to provide seamless digital access to residents across the state.
The increasing reliance on digital technology in Nigeria has given rise to widespread concerns about rapid data depletion. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), issues related to data usage and billing are now the leading telecom consumer complaints. This phenomenon reflects Nigeria’s growing digital footprint, underscored by a sharp rise in internet connectivity and…
We scrutinized every vehicle system to reduce weight, enhance safety, and maximize efficiency,” said Naman Pushp, founder and CEO of Airbound
In the fast-evolving world of digital banking, convenience is king. Carbon, one of Nigeria’s pioneering digital banks, learned this lesson the hard way when it abruptly discontinued its debit card services in June 2024. The decision came as a shock to many customers, especially since the cards had been a key feature of Carbon's transition…
Bolt, the mobility giant originally founded in Estonia, has reached an impressive €2 billion in annual revenue, a milestone revealed by its founder and CEO, Markus Villig, during his appearance on the 20VC podcast hosted by Harry Stebbings. Villig reflected on the company’s remarkable growth trajectory—from a modest €5,000 family loan to a global leader…
With Banklink Africa and FSL at the helm, Tantalizers is poised for strategic shifts, potentially leveraging FSL’s robust supply chain network and Banklink’s expertise in investment funding