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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…

In a major review of national food production efforts, the Federal Government of Nigeria is assessing its key agricultural program, the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP). This follows the program’s impressive contribution of ₦2.312 trillion in agricultural produce value over four planting cycles. This achievement, shared on Thursday…

Nigeria’s biggest fintech companies are now estimated to be worth about $10.6 billion combined as of January 2026. This is one of the clearest signs that, despite tighter funding and higher operating costs, investors still see long term value in Nigeria’s digital finance market. It is important to understand what…