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A landmark study published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health has confirmed what researchers and clinicians in Nigeria have warned about for years: Nigeria now carries the highest burden of sickle cell disease in the world, with more than 1.5 million children under the age of 15 living with…

The World Bank has approved a $500 million financing package to support Nigeria’s agriculture sector. This funding aims to boost productivity, strengthen value chains, and improve food security in Africa’s most populous nation. The financing comes from the International Development Association (IDA) and will be used under the Nigeria Sustainable…

Nigeria’s commercial center, Lagos, is swiftly moving towards a digital upgrade of its public healthcare system. The state authorities have promised to finish this transformation within the next nine months. This ambitious plan is based on the newly launched Smart Health Information Platform (SHIP). Prof. Akin Abayomi, the Commissioner for…

Africa’s Export Potential Is Bigger Than Ever Africa is home to diverse natural resources, agricultural produce, and innovative manufactured goods. With the rise of global trade, technology, and international demand for African products, exporting presents one of the most lucrative opportunities for African entrepreneurs. Yet exporting is not just about…

A New Era of Startup Funding in Africa The African startup ecosystem has undergone a significant transformation since the mid‑2010s. What was once a frontier market with limited capital access is now one of the fastest growing startup regions in the world. Investors are increasingly recognizing Africa not just as…