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.
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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.
Five West African startups have received £500K in grants through TRANSFORM West Africa to scale circular and sustainable solutions, with Nigeria in the spotlight.
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.
Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for transparency in the disbursement of the $500 million World Bank loan to ensure it benefits small businesses and vulnerable communities. The chamber also stresses the need for long-term economic reforms to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on external borrowing.
Literacy is not a luxury; it is a necessity. It fuels imagination, drives innovation, and empowers every child—regardless of zip code—to shape their destiny. Through a community-driven writing initiative, young scholars in Baltimore are finding their voices and defining their futures.
Airtel Africa is investing N1 billion in Nigeria’s 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program, helping to train over 25,000 Nigerians in digital skills. With this commitment, the telecom giant strengthens the country’s push toward a thriving digital economy and a future-ready workforce.
Zap Africa, a crypto exchange, has accused Paystack of infringing on its trademarked brand name “Zap.” With legal action looming, this dispute underscores the growing tensions in fintech branding.
The Spark Accelerator programme is back! In partnership with Safaricom, M-Pesa Africa, and Sumitomo Corporation, the initiative empowers startups with the resources they need to grow. Applications for the second cohort open on April 1—don’t miss out!