Browsing: Nigeria

Airtel Africa has launched Nxtra by Airtel (“Nxtra”), a new data center business, as demand for data centers continues to…

Kenya’s Bluewave Insurance Agency has announced plans to raise $6 million to expand into five new African markets to increase…

A groundbreaking initiative, the SEMA ReACT (SEvere MAlaria treatment with Rectal artesunate and Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy [in remote settings]) consortium, marks a fresh collaboration between Africa and Europe. This study addresses the knowledge gap surrounding an intervention designed to provide a critical time buffer for seeking additional care in remote settings where transferring to health facilities is difficult.

Africa has today emerged as a fertile ground for groundbreaking startups. As 2024 approaches, the continent’s startup scene is buzzing with activity, marked by impressive funding rounds and strategic expansions. This trend is a fleeting moment and a testament to African entrepreneurship’s resilient and dynamic spirit.

The Exchange Africa spotlights five startups thriving and redefining the business landscape in their respective sectors. From renewable energy solutions in the Democratic Republic of Congo to digital health platforms in Kenya, these companies embody the ingenuity and potential of Africa’s business ecosystem. They attract significant investment and are poised to substantially impact their communities.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has proved highly disruptive to world energy markets. There is still a distance between Africa…

Tata International is set to expand operations in Nigeria through a strategic partnership with the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ). LFZ…

The Nigeria-Saudi Business Council could see the Middle Eastern country fund several sectors of the West African economy. Through the…

To lessen its carbon footprint, Tanzania is adopting the use of vehicles that run on compressed natural gas (CNG). Plans…

According to John Howkins, the orange economy incorporates industries whose goods and services arise from intellectual property. These include research and development, radio and TV, visual and performing arts, publishing, advertising, music, software, gaming, design, film, crafts, architecture, fashion, and design. Artists, cultural non-profits, and creative businesses can produce and disseminate goods and services that generate jobs, revenue, and quality of life.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz says German companies are looking for gas deliveries from Nigeria. At the moment, Germany imports huge volumes…