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TechAfrica News Apr 8, 2026

Liquid C2 Launches Africa’s First Google Cloud-Powered Partner Experience Centre in Johannesburg

Liquid C2,  a business of Cassava Technologies,  a global technology leader, has launched Africa’s first Partner Experience Centre powered by Google Cloud  in Johannesburg, South .........
TechAfrica News Apr 8, 2026

Lucky Raises $23M Series B to Accelerate Digital Credit Expansion Across Egypt and North Africa

Lucky,  a leading financial technology company in Egypt and the Middle East, announced the successful closing of a $23 million Series B funding round, including .........
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

Gov. Sule unveils Nasarawa Investment Summit 2026

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has unveiled the 2026 Nasarawa Investment Summit, announcing plans for a “Lafia Declaration” aimed at institutionalising reforms and providing a clear development pathway for the state capital, which he noted lacks a comprehensive master plan. Speaking a...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

Ediri Oyibo to unveil Journalism NeXt at Abuja book launch event

…book explores the future of journalism in the digital age Ediri Oyibo, Editor of TheNewsGuru (TNG), is set to unveil a new book titled Journalism NeXt: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Journalism at a landmark event in Abuja aimed at advancing discourse on the future of media practice. According t...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

Radda inaugurates Amana Microfinance Bank board

Dikko Umaru Radda, Governor of Katsina State, has inaugurated the governing board of Amana Microfinance Bank as part of efforts to expand and streamline the operations of the state-owned financial institution. The inauguration, held at the Government House in Katsina on Tuesday, aligns with the poli...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

Dangote Refinery’s crude supply doubles amid high import costs

The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s biggest, received 10 Nigerian crude cargoes in March, double from what it received in February, as Africa’s most populous nation aims to secure enough fuel supply amid the global crude and refined product crunch as a result of the war in the Middle East. Dangot...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

UNILAG’s AI innovation hub a crucible for interdisciplinary research—VC

At a time when Artificial Intelligence (AI), is reshaping disciplines across the globe, the University of Lagos is positioning itself.... read more UNILAG’s AI innovation hub a crucible for interdisciplinary research—VC ...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

Court sentences terrorism convicts to 20 years, life imprisonment

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday sentenced a group of suspected terrorists to varying jail terms, including 20 years imprisonment on each count and life imprisonment for one of the convicts. Several defendants were handed 20-year sentences on each count, to run concurrently, while a key su...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

FG directs MDAs to halt new policies pending compliance with regulatory impact analysis framework

The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to immediately suspend the introduction and rollout... read more FG directs MDAs to halt new policies pending compliance with regulatory impact analysis framework ...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

Mass defections hit Jigawa as APC, NNPP, PDP lose key figures, supporters to ADC

A wave of mass defections has hit the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa state, as prominent politicians alongside their supporters have defected to the main opposition party in the country, Afr...
New Business Ethiopia Apr 7, 2026

From Hormuz to Ethiopia: A Distant War Triggering a Domestic Economic Shock

By Africa Risk Control / Analysis – The escalation of conflict involving Iran has rapidly transformed from a regional confrontation into a global economic disruption. Energy supply chains and maritime security are at the center of this turmoil, and Ethiopia is already feeling the consequences....
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 7, 2026

2027: Nigerians speak against militarised elections, warn against voter intimidation

Ahead of the general election in 2027, Nigerians have urged the Federal Government to consider reducing the presence of combat-ready security personnel near polling units and streets to enable citizens go out and vote without fear of intimidation. It has been observed over the years that heavy prese...
Capital Ethiopia Apr 7, 2026

Djibouti’s largest port facility reports sufficient cargo handling capacity

Despite a growing number of cargo vessels being rerouted to Djibouti, the Doraleh Multipurpose Port (DMP)—the nation’s largest port facility—has announced that it has ample waiting and storage capacity to handle the incoming goods. The facility, which processes a broad range of import and expo...
TechAfrica News Apr 7, 2026

NDPC Investigates Remita and Sterling Bank Over Alleged Data Breach

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)  has launched an investigation into an alleged data breach involving Remita Payment Services Ltd, Sterling Bank,  and other related .........
TechAfrica News Apr 7, 2026

Airtel Nigeria Hosts Nigerian Communications Commission Leadership at Lagos Data Centre

Airtel Nigeria  this week hosted senior leadership from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)  at its data centre facility in Lekki, Lagos, as part of a .........
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