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Africa is on the cusp of a digital revolution, with digital currency emerging as a key driver of financial inclusion and economic growth. As the continent's economy continues to evolve, digital currency is poised to empower small-scale businesses, unlocking their potential and driving prosperity.
Nigeria's persistent unemployment challenge, particularly among its youth, necessitates innovative solutions. Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as a transformative tool poised to reshape the nation's employment landscape.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the exclusive tool of global tech giants—it’s now reshaping the landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. From bustling Lagos markets to innovative startups in Abuja, AI is becoming an essential partner in business growth.
Nigeria’s government is laying the groundwork for a thriving digital economy. The 2022 Nigeria Startup Act offers a fresh approach to innovation, giving tech startups tax holidays, incentives, and regulatory sandboxes to test new ideas.
Kakuma, once solely a refugee camp, is evolving into a dynamic urban center with a burgeoning informal economy exceeding KSh 6 billion, or USD 500 million annually. Amidst this transformation, one of many unique opportunities is arising...
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is opening a new frontier for Nigeria’s digital economy. With digital trade protocols in place, Nigerian businesses can now more easily scale their e-commerce platforms beyond national borders into a wider African market.
Today’s trade is no longer bound by ships and shipping lanes. Digital trade and e-commerce are reshaping how countries engage globally, and Nigeria stands poised to lead in Africa. With a tech-savvy youth population, a surging fintech sector, and rising internet access
In 2017, The Guardian profiled Mesfin Getahun, a refugee from Ethiopia who arrived in Kakuma with nothing but built one of the region’s top wholesale businesses. Rather than resettle in the U.S. when his family was finally selected to do so, Getahun refused to go
