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April 29, 2026
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Africa, News

INVITATION: MIIA 5th Free Online Media Training Series – May 2026

The Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA) has announced its 5th Free Online Media Training Series for May 2026, inviting media and communication professionals across Nigeria and beyond to participate...

4 Nigerian Startups Join Google Accelerator Africa Cohort 10

April 21, 2026
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Africa, coroner, News, Technology

4 Nigerian Startups Selected to Join Milestone 10th Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Cohort

4 Nigerian technology startups – Bani, MasteryHive AI, Regxta, Termii – have been selected to join the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa. Chosen from an...

Djibouti Presidential Election: Leader Seeks Sixth Term

April 10, 2026
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Africa, News, Politics

Djibouti Holds Presidential Election as Guelleh Eyes Sixth Term

Djibouti went to the polls on Friday as voters participated in a presidential election widely expected to extend the long rule of incumbent Ismaïl Omar Guelleh. Guelleh, aged 78,...

April 8, 2026
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Africa, News

RHUCE Taps Into Africa’s $3B Creator Economy with New Monetisation Platform

RHUCE, a new social platform designed for African creatives, has officially launched today, introducing a new model for how creators across the continent can turn their skills, learning, and...

Pan-Atlantic University Launches ₦10m Futures Art Award with Ventures Platform

April 1, 2026
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Africa, Education, News

Pan-Atlantic University, YSMA and Ventures Platform Launch ₦10m Futures Art Award to Drive Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA) at Pan-Atlantic University and Ventures Platform (VP), one of Africa’s leading early-stage venture capital firms, proudly announce a bold three-year partnership that...

March 6, 2026
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Africa, Business, News

Nigeria, India Expo Explores New Frontiers In Trade And Investment: Strengthens Ties And Unveils Growth Opportunities

The 2nd edition of the Indian Expo, held at the Landmark Event Centre, was a highly successful and insightful event. Organized by the Indian High Commission in association with...

March 5, 2026
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Africa, News, Technology

Google Rolls Out Yorùbá and Hausa Language Support for AI Search Features in Nigeria

Google has expanded language support for its AI Search features, AI Overviews and AI Mode, to include Yorùbá and Hausa. This update allows speakers of both Nigerian languages to...

March 2, 2026
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Africa, Business, News, Technology

Why Digital Trust Matters: Secure, Responsible AI for African SMEs?

For years, security for SMEs across sub-Saharan Africa meant metal grilles and alarm systems. Today, the most significant risks are invisible and growing faster than most businesses realise. Artificial...

March 2, 2026
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Africa, Health, News

Experts Highlight AI’s Growing Impact on Africa’s Health Sector

A recent webinar hosted by the Newmark Group explored the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in transforming healthcare systems across Africa, outlining both its vast potential and the...

February 28, 2026
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Africa, ENTERTAINMENT, News

TikTok Discover List 2026 Features Five African Creators

TikTok has unveiled its annual global The Discover List 2026, spotlighting 50 creators shaping culture across five categories: Icons, Innovators, Foodies, Educators and Originators. This year, five creators from...