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Arise TV Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu Killed in Abuja Armed Robbery

Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a prominent news anchor and producer with Arise Television, has tragically lost…

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede urges global investors to back Africa’s youth and entrepreneurs at UNGA 80 side event

At the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings and…

Leaders call for Africa-led solutions, youth investment at Africa Breakfast Conversations during UNGA 80

At the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), prominent African leaders…

ASUU Gives Federal Government 14-Day Ultimatum, Threatens Indefinite Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the federal…

Court Bars Pat Utomi, from forming shadow government in Nigeria

A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining Professor Pat Utomi, renowned…

“Smartphone Affordability and Digital Inclusion Key for Africa’s Media Future” Says MTN’s Lakinbofa Goodluck

L-R: Njideka Akabogu, Regional Manager, East Africa, ID Africa; Lakinbofa Goodluck, Public Relations Manager, MTN Nigeria; Yinka Adebayo, Group Executive Director, Omnicom Media Group West and Central Africa; Tosin Ajibade, Founder of Olorisupergal Media & Convener of the New Media Conference and Atinuke Babatunde, Executive Head, Content and Channels at MultiChoice West Africa, during the New Media Conference held at the Podium, Lekki on September 25, 2025.

M-KOPA’s 10× growth in the last five years only scratches 1% of Africa’s market -Jesse Moore

M-KOPA has grown tenfold in the past five years, yet CEO Jesse Moore says this…

NERD Compliance Compulsory for NYSC Mobilisation from October 6

Beginning October 6, Nigerian graduates will no longer be eligible for mobilisation into the National…

Africa’s fintech leaders reveal how weak infrastructure fuels explosive growth on the continent at UNGA 80
Africa’s fintech leaders reveal how weak infrastructure fuels explosive growth on the continent at UNGA 80

At Semafor’s Next 3 Billion summit on the sidelines of UNGA 80 in New York,…

The Paystack team circa 2022 (Photo: Paystack)
Paystack records 10X growth since $200M Stripe acquisition

Paystack has expanded more than tenfold since Stripe acquired the Nigerian payments company for over…

Nigeria, Saint Kitts and Nevis Implement 90-Day Visa-Free Travel Agreement

Citizens of Nigeria and Saint Kitts and Nevis can now travel between both countries visa-free…

Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, WTO DG at the Semafor event on the sidelines of UNGA 80
Okonjo-Iweala urges Africa to tackle logistical issues hindering inter-continental trade

African policymakers must urgently address the logistical and payment infrastructure issues that make cross-border trade…

AI-driven data consumption in Africa to grow fivefold by 2030 - Helios Tower CEO Tom Greenwood
AI-driven data consumption in Africa to grow fivefold by 2030 – Helios Tower CEO Tom Greenwood

Africa’s demand for data is set to skyrocket, with consumption projected to quintuple over the…

MTN Nigeria launches Independence discount for Nigerian customers

MTN has announced its Y’ello Independence Week celebration, designed to reward customers who are driving…

Paystack CEO Shola Akinlade at the Semafor event on the sidelines of UNGA
“2% of global digital commerce, 17% of the world population” -Paystack’s Shola Akinlade reveals why payment solutions thrive in Africa

Massive gap reveals untapped potential for fintech growth across the continent Africa accounts for 17%…

ID Africa's Florence Akanbi with the NMC100 plaque (Photo: Neusroom)
ID Africa named among New Media Conference’s #NMC100 disruptors

Pan-African communications firm recognised for transforming storytelling and brand communications across the continent Lagos-based communications…

Youth-Led Protests Rock Madagascar, Prompting Capital-Wide Curfew

Authorities in Madagascar have imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the capital, Antananarivo, following violent protests…

That’s the Spirit: The Growing Culture of Whisky Consumption in Nigeria

There was a time when whisky in Nigeria was regarded as a quiet indulgence, a…