AfriLabs has received a generous $150,000 donation from the Airbnb Community Fund. The funding will help strengthen Africa’s innovation ecosystem by supporting tech hubs and entrepreneurs across the continent.
Nigeria’s top corporates—including MTN, Dangote, Nestlé, and BUA—lost a staggering N2.17 trillion to forex pressures in 2024, as naira devaluation redefined bottom-line performance across key sectors.
After two earlier attempts, Henri Ousmane Gueye finally wins big at the 2024 Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition, taking home $300K for EyOne, his groundbreaking health-tech company making waves in Senegal’s healthcare sector.
Wema Bank has delivered its highest financial performance in five years, recording N433.43 billion in gross earnings and N102.5 billion in pre-tax profit for 2024. A mix of strong loan growth, smart investments, and digital banking innovation fueled this milestone year.
Five West African startups have received £500K in grants through TRANSFORM West Africa to scale circular and sustainable solutions, with Nigeria in the spotlight.
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has attributed the $2.57 billion drop in FX reserves during Q1 2025 to foreign debt servicing. Despite the decline, the bank projects a recovery in the coming months.
Ivorian fintech startup Djamo has secured $17 million in fresh funding to scale digital banking across Francophone West Africa. With over 1 million users, Djamo is redefining access to finance in underserved markets.
FAC secures €2 million from IFC to expand its dairy and juice production in Cameroon. The partnership will support food security, job creation, and small business growth in the agribusiness sector.
Trump's latest tariff policy imposes a 14% duty on Nigerian exports, citing Nigeria’s 27% tariff on U.S. goods. The decision is part of a sweeping trade overhaul affecting over 50 countries, with major implications for global commerce and Africa’s trade relations with the U.S.
The World Bank has approved $1.08 billion in concessional financing to enhance education, nutrition, and economic resilience in Nigeria. The funds will support three key programs: HOPE-EDU for education reforms, ANRIN 2.0 for maternal and child nutrition, and NG-CARES for economic recovery efforts. These initiatives will benefit millions of Nigerians, improving school systems, tackling malnutrition, and providing financial aid to vulnerable communities. This investment underscores the importance of human capital development in shaping Nigeria’s future.