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WIRED.Africa’s Business section covers the intersection of technology and commerce, with reporting on startups, AI, telecoms, markets, investment, and innovation across Africa.
Breet Launches $10,000 Builder Grant to Power Africa’s Next Fintech Innovators Ahead of ATE 2026
LAGOS, Nigeria — African crypto infrastructure company Breet is doubling down on its push to accelerate fintech innovation…
Nigerian Innovator Tobi Oyinlola Builds World’s Smallest GPS Tracker, Sets Guinness World Record
Born and raised in Ibadan, Nigeria, engineer and researcher Oluwatobi Oyinlola has achieved a major milestone in hardware…
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MTN’s Paradox: Building Yesterday While Funding Tomorrow [OPINION]
A Smart Move That Looks Like a Contradiction… Years ago, my Master’s dissertation focused on a question most…
IHS Board Backs MTN’s $2.2 Billion Buyout Ahead of Shareholder Vote
The board of IHS Holding Limited has unanimously endorsed MTN Group’s proposed $2.2 billion acquisition of the telecom…
Nigerian AI Startup “Decide” Ranks Fourth Globally in Spreadsheet AI Accuracy — A Major Win for African Artificial Intelligence
How a three-person Nigerian startup is competing with billion-dollar AI companies and reshaping the global perception of African…
D-Rentals: LASU Student Raises ₦50M Funding to Disrupt Nigeria’s Student Housing Market With New Startup
LAGOS — While most 300-level students are buried in textbooks, Taiwo Goodness Ukwedje is busy rewriting the rules…
Benue Partners Cisco Networking Academy to Scale Digital Skills Training for Youths and Civil Servants
Benue State has signed a strategic partnership with Cisco Networking Academy aimed at expanding digital skills training for…
Flutterwave’s Send App Launches Naira Travel Card for Diaspora Nigerians Returning Home
Flutterwave’s cross-border remittance platform, Send App, has introduced a new physical Naira card designed for Nigerians returning home…