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November 6, 2025
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Africa, News, Technology, women

Whip Music Joins United Nation’s eTrade for Women Initiative to Empower Africa’s Creative Sector

Whip Music, a music-tech company founded by Melissa Kariuki – recently recognised among the GRAMMYs’ 13 Women Shaping African Music (2025) – has been selected to join the United...

October 23, 2025
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FOOTBALL, Africa, News, Sports

Osimhen Battles Salah, Hakimi for CAF Player of The Year

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will battle Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi for the 2025 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award after being named on a 10-man...

BSFAA 2025 Highlights Nigeria’s Thriving Business and Innovation Potential

October 19, 2025
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Business, Africa, News, SME

RESILIENCE AND INNOVATION: BSFAA 2025 HIGHLIGHTS NIGERIA BUSINESS POTENTIAL

The 6th Edition of the Business Summit, Fair, and Award (BSFAA) recently took place on October 16, 2025, at the Radisson Blu hotel in GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. This impactful...

October 15, 2025
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Spotify, Africa, ENTERTAINMENT, Music, News

Nissi named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Ambassador for October 2025

Nissi is a multifaceted Nigerian artist, singer, visual artist, and engineer, and has been announced as the Spotify EQUAL Africa artist for October. She integrates art and technology in her...

October 6, 2025
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Africa, ENTERTAINMENT, Music

Inside The Spotify Pop-up That Proved African Sound’s Global Power Lies in Lineage

The world knows African music is having a global moment, but to genuinely grasp its explosive power, one must look closely at its roots. This vital connection between deep-seated...

September 25, 2025
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Africa, News, Technology

Internet Shutdowns in Africa Double Since 2016

Over 190 internet shutdowns recorded in 41 African countries since 2016 Ethiopia tops the list with 30 internet shutdowns Sudan records the second highest number with 21 internet shutdowns...

August 26, 2025
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Africa, ECONOMY, Technology

SquirrelPR and Syncthesis Innovation Hub Announce Strategic Partnership to Empower Web3 Startups in Africa

On 25th August 2025, SquirrelPR, Africa’s pioneer PR management software, announced a strategic partnership with Syncthesis Innovation Hub, a leading communications and ecosystem enabler, to accelerate the visibility, credibility,...

August 17, 2025
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Africa, News, Technology

IFMA Global Africa Conference Set to Convene Industry Leaders in Lagos, Nigeria

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Nigeria Chapter is set to host the IFMA Global Africa Conference 2025, taking place from August 19th to 20th, 2025, at The Zone,...

July 24, 2025
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AI, Africa, GOOGLE, Technology

Google announces $37M in cumulative funding and new AI Community Center in Accra to advance AI in Africa

Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and...

July 2, 2025
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Africa, Technology

SquirrelPR Launches GoBorderless.Africa to Revolutionize Sponsored Content Distribution Across African Media Markets

SquirrelPR, the public relations tech startup behind Africa’s leading newsroom engagement platform, has announced the official launch of GoBorderless.Africa, a no-subscription sponsored content marketplace designed to simplify press distribution...