Botswana Tech Fund Secures £5 Million First Close to Support Early-Stage Startups in Southern Africa A new venture capital fund focused on supporting early-stage technology companies across Southern Africa has achieved its first close, securing £5 million ($6.7 million) in commitments anchored by the family office of British billionaire Stephen Lansdown. The Botswana Tech Fund…
How Africa Is Turning Blockchain Into a New Layer of Economic Infrastructure Africa’s technology innovation story has often been shaped by challenges, including limited funding, inadequate infrastructure, and restricted access to capital. However, these constraints have also driven some of the continent’s most transformative breakthroughs. Mobile money is a clear example of how Africa has…
Africa’s Tech Growth Story Shifts as Consolidation Takes Centre Stage in H1 2026 Investors, founders, and industry leaders have offered a candid assessment of the changing dynamics within Africa’s technology ecosystem, examining why early-stage funding has declined, the role African venture capital must play in supporting startups, and where the next phase of growth is…
RISE 2026 to Bring Nigeria’s Top Tech Leaders Together
Why Parents Are Choosing Tech Education for Their Children This Summer Summer holidays are no longer reserved solely for relaxation and recreation. Across Nigeria and around the world, more parents are taking advantage of the holiday season to equip their children with practical digital skills that will prepare them for the future. As technology continues…
The Federal Government has introduced Credit for Laptops, Internet, Connectivity and Knowledge Digital Devices (C.L.I.C.K.D.), a consumer credit initiative designed to provide affordable financing for locally assembled laptops and other digital devices. The programme, implemented by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, aims…
The event signaled the start of a new phase for the community, as it introduced its newly appointed Board and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration between the French and Nigerian innovation ecosystems. Officials from the French diplomatic mission, including the Consul General of France in Lagos and representatives of the Regional Economic and Trade…
Abuja once again highlighted Nigeria’s growing influence in correctional administration as it hosted the African Correctional Services Association (ACSA), in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Regional Conference from July 15 to 17, 2026. The three-day event brought together heads of prisons, penitentiaries, and correctional services, alongside policymakers, administrators, development…
The Federal Government has launched a ₦482.4 million investment fund aimed at supporting 12 tech-enabled Nigerian startups. The initiative is part of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme, implemented by the Bank of Industry (BoI). According to a statement on the initiative, applications have been opened for the…
The Federal Government, through the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme implemented by the Bank of Industry, has opened applications for the iDICE Startup Bridge Growth Lab, a 12-week accelerator designed to provide up to $350,000 in funding to 12 promising Nigerian tech startups. Speaking on the initiative, the National Coordinator of iDICE…