Nigeria Hits 20 AI Research Papers in 18 Months
by Nigeria has taken a giant leap in Artificial Intelligence research, marking a historic milestone. In just 18 months, Nigerian researchers have published 20 peer-reviewed AI …
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Kenya’s Tech Sector Becomes Leading FDI Magnet
Kenya’s tech sector has emerged as the leading destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country. New data reveal a significant shift in the …
How Nigeria’s Web3 Boom Earned It 4% of Global Blockchain Devs
Nigeria’s Web3 boom has soared impressively in 2024, earning the country a remarkable 4% share of all global new blockchain developers—the highest from any African …
Top 5 Emerging Fintech Startups in Africa
Africa is rapidly establishing itself as a global leader in financial technology. The rise of emerging fintech startups in Africa is transforming the way millions …
The Rise of AI Accelerators and Innovation Hubs in Africa
AI startups in Africa raised over $3.2 billion in 2024. As of June 2025, 159 AI startups in Africa have raised $803.2 million in external …
AI Regulation in Africa: Ethics Meets Innovation
In recent years, Africa has witnessed a surge in the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies across various sectors. However, this rapid growth has also …
Africa in the AI Age: Can the Continent Leapfrog into the Future?
Leapfrogging in technology refers to the phenomenon in which developing regions bypass intermediate stages of technological development and leap directly to advanced technologies. For Africa, …
AI Tools Transforming Classrooms in Africa: A New Era in Education
Imagine a classroom where every student learns at their own pace, with lessons tailored to their unique needs. This vision is becoming a reality thanks …
Africa Day 2025: Celebrating Unity, and Progress Across the Continent
Every year on May 25th, Africa comes alive with vibrant celebrations, powerful reflections, and a renewed sense of unity. Africa Day is more than a …
Oze Lands Funding from Visa and DEG
In a landmark development for Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Oze, the Ghana-based fintech platform, has secured significant funding from global giants Visa and …