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** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana – an investment platform established by British International Investment – has made an investment into mPharma Ghana.The investment will support mPharma’s plan to extend its QualityRx franchise model into Francophone markets, including Togo and Benin, and improve inventory efficiency across its growing multi-pharmacy network. More than half of the funding is earmarked for expansion in Francophone West Africa, where the company sees growing demand for reliable, affordable pharmaceutical services.Founded in 2013, mPharma has become one of Africa’s leading health-tech…
Mr Agbese noted that adopting a single budget after March 2026 would allow the Executive to manage cash flow more efficiently and ensure the timely release of funds for projects. The House of Representatives has explained that its decision to repeal and re-enact the 2024 and 2025 Appropriation Acts was taken to align Nigeria’s budgeting process with global best practices, enhance transparency, and resolve implementation challenges associated with running multiple budgets. The Deputy Spokesperson of the House, Philip Agbese (APC, Benue), who stated this in a statement on Friday, noted that the move was aimed at strengthening accountability across government…
How often have you come across an image online and wondered, “Real or AI”? Have you ever felt trapped in a reality where AI-created and human-made content blur together? Do we still need to distinguish between them?Artificial intelligence has unlocked a world of creative possibilities, but it has also brought new challenges, reshaping how we perceive content online. From AI-generated images, music and videos flooding social media to deepfakes and bots scamming users, AI now touches a vast part of the internet.According to a study by Graphite, the amount of AI-made content surpassed human-created content in late 2024, primarily due…
Eventhive, Africa’s leading B2B2C event servicing company with a strong portfolio across key sectors and six major cities, is thrilled to announce the sixth edition of its flagship event, the Lagos Tech Fest. The event is part of the Africa Tech Series, Eventhive’s pan-African platform for technology and innovation dialogue, which hosts fintech-focused gatherings in Lagos, London, Nairobi, Kigali, and Johannesburg. The Lagos Tech Fest returns to convene tech leaders, emerging startups, innovators, investors, global tech giants, and government representatives to define the future of Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, address key developments, and uncover countless opportunities within the Nigerian and African…
Joe Maring / Android AuthorityWe’re coming to the end of the year, and we’ve already seen the first next-generation flagship Android phones launching around the world. These phones give us a rough idea of what to expect from the industry next year — more performance and bigger batteries being two of the earlier trends.Never mind expectations, though. What do I actually want from smartphones next year? From bigger batteries in all markets to iPhone-rivaling video quality, here’s what I’m wishing for in 2026. What’s your wish for Android phones in 2026?57 votesBigger batteries in more markets42%Video quality that rivals iPhones16%Snapdragon…
A new academic study focusing on South Africa finds that public trust, often cited as essential in international cybersecurity strategy, remains largely absent from national policy design and implementation, raising questions about long-term effectiveness and public compliance. The study, titled Cybersecurity Policy Adoption in South Africa: Does Public Trust Matter?, analyzes how trust, governance, and public perception intersect with cybersecurity policymaking in South Africa and compares this approach with international practices. At a time when cyber threats increasingly target public infrastructure, financial systems, and personal data, the study argues that cybersecurity must be treated not only as a technical or…
…As deals jump 44% Corporate venture capital (CVC) investments in African startups have surged to their highest level in three years, marking a renewed and deeper engagement by global and local corporate investors in the continent’s innovation ecosystem. According to GCV’s Corporate venture capital funding round data, African startups secured 26 corporate-backed funding deals in the first half (H1) of 2025, a 44 percent increase from the previous peak of 18 deals recorded in half-year periods over recent years. …As deals jump 44% Corporate venture capital (CVC) investments in African startups have surged to their highest level in three…
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It’s that time of the year again when you feel the urge to prove to your friends that you have enough money in your bank account. Everyone wants to have a “Detty December” but forget that their January can be “dirty” too. Detty December is Nigeria’s unofficial end-of-year season. At this time, on the streets of Lagos, there are concerts, parties, and nonstop fun. With the return of the IJGBs (I Just Got Back), the energy gets high, and so does the spending. Everyone is in the mood to enjoy, go out, and treat themselves, often without thinking too much…
In 2025, Nigerians used AI for far more than drafting emails or summarising PDFs. Chatbots became makeshift therapists, romantic intermediaries, and personal consultants. As we wrap up the year, one thing is clear: while much of the world was worried about AI taking over jobs, Nigerians were teaching chatbots to navigate the treacherous waters of the “talking stage” and the fallout of heartbreak. I spoke with seven Nigerians about the most ridiculous things they used AI for this year. Here’s what they told me. The automated heartbreak recovery and emotional auditing AI chatbots became a mirror for Lagos-based UI designer…