Startup

Africa’s fintech industry is proving once again that it’s not slowing down despite tighter global funding conditions. Between January and June 2025, the sector attracted over $661 million across 80 startups, with the top 10 raising more than $470 million.  From mobile money powerhouses to innovative payment infrastructure providers, these…

Farming in Africa faces big problems from weather that is hard to predict, soil that wears out, and little access to modern tools. AI in African agriculture startups is solving these problems by giving small farmers powerful, data-driven tools and machines that work on their own.  Using machine learning, computer…

African fintech Startups are meant to leverage existing technology to grow quickly, much faster than small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have fewer resources. Using established platforms and tools gives startups a big advantage to scale rapidly. However, many startup founders in Nigeria and around the world still don’t fully…

Nigerian scientists have led some of the most impactful health research breakthroughs in Africa, placing Nigeria on the map for scientific innovation.  From viral genome sequencing to homegrown COVID-19 diagnostics and vaccine development, these discoveries have not only saved lives but also positioned Nigeria as a rising force in global…

As the world deals with the effects of recent global health crises, staying alert to new threats is very important. Health experts are always watching for virus activity worldwide, and they’ve recently identified four viruses that are already spreading and could cause the next pandemic.  These viruses are in different…