Africa’s digital commerce ecosystem is at a critical turning point. While significant progress has been made in payments, financial technology, and online transactions, industry leaders agree that the next phase of growth will depend on how effectively businesses reduce operational friction, embrace emerging technologies, and build trust across borders. These issues took centre stage at…
Microsoft, in collaboration with the Federal Government, Data Science Nigeria (DSN), and Lagos Business School (LBS), has reached over 350,000 Nigerians with artificial intelligence (AI) skills through its AI National Skills Initiative (AINSI). This achievement builds on Microsoft’s longstanding partnership with the government, which has delivered digital training to over 4 million people since 2021….
A program for mid-stage entrepreneurs in Nigeria and other parts of Africa, Cascador, has restated its goal of transforming the economic future of the continent. Its Founder, Dave DeLucia, in an overview of Cascador 2024 Program, said the vision of the initiative extends beyond producing individual successes but building a network of leaders that would…
