Africa

Despite a Massive $28 Billion Investment, Only 1 in 100 Africans Are Using 5G
In 2024, only about 1% of Africans were connected to 5G networks, despite an investment of $28 billion in next-generation mobile infrastructure over the previous...

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Tech
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

In 2024, only about 1% of Africans were connected to 5G networks, despite an investment of $28 billion in next-generation mobile infrastructure over the previous five years. Data from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and UNESCO reveal a stark contrast between the substantial financial commitments and the actual uptake by consumers, with the majority still...

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Lagos: Africa’s Fintech Powerhouse or an Infrastructural Time Bomb Waiting to Explode?
Lagos has transcended its reputation as merely Nigeria’s largest city to emerge as the leading fintech hub across Africa. According to a 2025 StartupList Africa...

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Tech
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Lagos has transcended its reputation as merely Nigeria’s largest city to emerge as the leading fintech hub across Africa. According to a 2025 StartupList Africa report, the metropolis boasts 503 active fintech startups-more than twice the number found in any other African city. Since 2020, Lagos has witnessed the birth of 256 new fintech ventures,...

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Benjamin and Odogu: Odegbami Foresees Brighton and AC Milan Stars Rising as Africa’s Ultimate Defensive Powerhouse
Segun Odegbami, a celebrated icon in Nigerian football history, has called for a thorough overhaul of the Super Eagles squad. He stresses the importance of...

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Sports
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Segun Odegbami, a celebrated icon in Nigerian football history, has called for a thorough overhaul of the Super Eagles squad. He stresses the importance of injecting young, dynamic players to rejuvenate the national team, especially as Nigeria faces the risk of missing out on the 2026 World Cup, reports Soccernet.ng. The 1980 Africa Cup of...

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Nigeria and Angola Forge Stronger Bonds with Landmark Bilateral Agreements
After a 24-year hiatus, Nigeria and Angola have reactivated their Bilateral Joint Economic Commission, culminating in new accords designed to enhance socio-economic, cultural, and political...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

After a 24-year hiatus, Nigeria and Angola have reactivated their Bilateral Joint Economic Commission, culminating in new accords designed to enhance socio-economic, cultural, and political collaboration between the two nations. The fifth session of this joint commission convened over three days in Luanda, with Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and...

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Singer Charles Onyekachi Onyeabor Challenges Racism in Africa: “It’s Time to Stop Blaming Whites Alone
Charles Onyekachi Onyeabor, an Italian-Nigerian artist, songwriter, and entrepreneur, has sparked a vital dialogue on racism and moral failings within African communities. He urges Africans...

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Entertainment
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Charles Onyekachi Onyeabor, an Italian-Nigerian artist, songwriter, and entrepreneur, has sparked a vital dialogue on racism and moral failings within African communities. He urges Africans to reconsider the tendency to attribute all societal evils solely to white people. As the eldest son of the iconic Afro-funk legend William Onyeabor, Charles shared his perspective on social...

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80m Nigerian youth unemployed – Report
The report also highlighted that about 1.7 million graduates leave Nigeria’s universities and polytechnics every year, yet the economy continues to lack the capacity to...

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Politics Today
4 weeks ago4 weeks ago

The report also highlighted that about 1.7 million graduates leave Nigeria’s universities and polytechnics every year, yet the economy continues to lack the capacity to absorb them into the labour market. The post 80m Nigerian youth unemployed – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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New Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo Claims 15 Lives
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have confirmed a fresh outbreak of the Ebola virus, which has already killed 15 people since...

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Politics Today
4 weeks ago4 weeks ago

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have confirmed a fresh outbreak of the Ebola virus, which has already killed 15 people since late August. The outbreak was declared in Central Kasai Province, Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba announced on Thursday in the capital, Kinshasa. He noted that it is the 16th recorded...

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Introducing Sidi Ouid Tah: The Dynamic New President of AfDB
On Monday, Sidi Ould Tah officially assumed the role of president at the African Development Bank (AfDB), succeeding Akinwumi. His appointment marks a significant transition...

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Business Updates
4 weeks ago4 weeks ago

On Monday, Sidi Ould Tah officially assumed the role of president at the African Development Bank (AfDB), succeeding Akinwumi. His appointment marks a significant transition in the leadership of the institution. Discover more about Sidi Ouid Tah, the new head of the AfDB.

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Africa’s $50 Billion Annual Food Import Bill: What It Means for the Continent’s Future
Africa’s $50 Billion Annual Food Import Bill: A Lost Opportunity for Local Employment Noel Mulinganya, Deputy Head of the Youth in Agricultural Business Unit at...

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Business Updates
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Africa’s $50 Billion Annual Food Import Bill: A Lost Opportunity for Local Employment Noel Mulinganya, Deputy Head of the Youth in Agricultural Business Unit at IITA-CGIAR, highlighted a critical economic challenge during the Africa Food System Forum (#AFSForum2025) held recently in Dakar, Senegal. He emphasized that Africa’s heavy dependence on food imports, which amount to...

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Unlocking Africa’s Natural Wealth: Driving Green Investment to Power Sustainable Infrastructure Development
sustainable infrastructure investment” loading=”lazy” class=”pl” /> Unlocking Africa’s Potential: From Resource Wealth to Sustainable Infrastructure Growth Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its development...

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Business Updates
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sustainable infrastructure investment” loading=”lazy” class=”pl” /> Unlocking Africa’s Potential: From Resource Wealth to Sustainable Infrastructure Growth Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its development journey. Despite being endowed with vast reserves of natural wealth-including abundant sunlight, strong wind currents, diverse minerals, expansive forests, and fertile agricultural land-the continent continues to face significant challenges in...

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