Green Livestock Africa was established in August 2025 by Eromosele Edward Ozah. According to the company, its establishment was inspired by an interest in livestock farming and the need to promote improved farming practices among farmers across Africa. The company’s stated objectives include improving livestock production, supporting informed agricultural decision-making and contributing to efforts to…
The Nigerian government has opened applications for a new accelerator programme that will give selected technology startups the opportunity to access up to $350,000 in investment. The iDICE Startup Bridge Growth Lab is a 12-week acceleration programme under the Federal Government’s Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme. Implemented by the Bank of Industry,…
On a bitterly cold night at Lapalala Wilderness nature reserve in South Africa’s Limpopo province, Duncan Kanyakera watches as instructor Jacques Viljoen launches a thermal drone in search of a lone cheetah. As the drone disappears into the dark sky, Kanyakera, who is from Tsavo in Kenya, and 20 other conservation professionals from across Africa…
How can you automate your business in Nigeria? Start by identifying repetitive tasks, choosing the right digital tools, and connecting them into a system that works with less manual effort. Business automation can help entrepreneurs save time, reduce errors, improve customer service, and focus on growth. For example, a small business can automate customer enquiries,…
How can you automate your business in Nigeria? Start by identifying repetitive tasks, choosing the right digital tools, and connecting them into a system that works with less manual effort. Business automation can help entrepreneurs save time, reduce errors, improve customer service, and focus on growth. For example, a small business can automate customer enquiries,…
How can you use data to grow your business? By collecting the right information, understanding what it means, and using it to make better decisions. For Nigerian entrepreneurs, data can help identify profitable products, understand customers, reduce unnecessary expenses, and improve sales. You do not need to be a data scientist to get started. With…
How much does it cost to brand a business with digital skills in Nigeria? For many small businesses, the answer depends on whether you need basic branding, social media design, website development, or a complete digital marketing strategy. Learning the skills yourself can be a cost-effective way to build a consistent brand and attract more…
GRID 01, a cross-border startup initiative involving AXON Accelerator and the Talal and Madiha Zein AUB Innovation Park, has launched in Lagos with a focus on helping African entrepreneurs enter new markets, build commercial relationships and connect with investors. The initiative officially kicked off in Lagos on September 1, 2026, bringing together startup founders, investors,…
American investors accounted for an estimated 60 per cent of venture capital entering Nigeria between 2015 and 2025, highlighting the growing influence of United States capital on the country’s technology and startup ecosystem. The U.S. Consul General in Lagos, Brandon Hudspeth, disclosed this at the GITEX Nigeria Startup Festival, noting that Lagos’ technology ecosystem had…
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has called for increased adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), unmanned systems and other emerging technologies to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to tackle evolving security threats. Musa made the call on Thursday in Abuja while speaking at a colloquium organised by the Ministry of Defence. He said the changing…