Aruwa Capital, UK-Nigeria Tech Hub and WIPO Back The Destiny Trust’s Digital Inclusion Push Lagos, Nigeria — Aruwa Capital Management, a leading growth equity and gender lens fund investing in West Africa, is supporting The Destiny Trust’s efforts to expand digital inclusion and promote child-led innovation among children from underrepresented communities across Nigeria. Aruwa Capital…
Former Nigerian Senate leader Victor Ndoma-Egba has called for a strategic shift in Nigeria-Taiwan relations, urging both countries to move beyond conventional trade towards deeper technological co-creation in agriculture. Ndoma-Egba made the call during his address at Taiwan Smart Agriweek 2026, held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre. This was contained in a statement issued…
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s technology and telecommunications industry have warned that poor connectivity, cybersecurity threats, misinformation and inadequate digital infrastructure could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections if not urgently addressed. They also called for sustained investment in electoral technology, stressing that election infrastructure should not be treated as a once-in-four-years project. The stakeholders…
Meta was fighting multimillion-dollar penalties from Nigerian regulators while simultaneously building new relationships with government institutions. An investigation by The Continent found at least 17 engagements between major technology companies and the Nigerian government since 2024, many of which have limited public information about the terms of the agreements. In February 2025, representatives of three…
South Africa’s Grindstone Ventures has launched a R500 million, approximately $31.2 million, venture capital fund targeting technology-driven African companies seeking to progress from Seed funding to Series A. Led by Grindstone Ventures CEO Thandiwe Maqetuka, the fund was established in partnership with Knife Capital and Thinkroom. It is targeting an initial close of R150 million…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called on global technology companies and local infrastructure developers to invest in Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, citing the country’s growing demand for cloud computing and technology services. NITDA Director General, Malam Kashifu Inuwa, said Nigeria has the potential to move from being a major consumer of offshore digital…
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to India, Mr Saidu Muhammad, has urged stakeholders to leverage Nigeria’s engagement with BRICS to explore opportunities in India’s technology and investment sectors. Muhammad said such partnerships could enable Nigeria to benefit from India’s technological advancements in agriculture, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. The envoy made the call on Wednesday during an interview with…
In a retail technology ecosystem often characterised by aggressive bargaining and uncertain product histories, local startup MENXTT Technology NG is carving out a niche focused on transparency, international sourcing standards, and post-purchase customer support. Operating from the commercial hub of Computer Village in Ikeja, the technology firm has introduced a business model designed to address…
Meta faced multimillion-dollar penalties from Nigerian regulators while simultaneously building new relationships with government institutions. An investigation by The Continent identified at least 17 engagements between Big Tech companies and Nigerian government institutions since 2024, many of which have provided little public information about the terms of the agreements or discussions. In February 2025, representatives…
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Malam Kashifu Inuwa, has called on global technology companies and local infrastructure developers to invest in Nigeria’s information technology infrastructure, assuring them of significant returns on their investments. He said investors should consider the opportunity to help Nigeria transition from a consumer of offshore digital…