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- 14 Oct 2021
Africa Rising: Why Project Managers Are Critical to Africa’s Future
By Otema Yirenkyi, Vice President of Global Engagement, PMI With a rapidly growing population and economy, Africa is poised to take on massive infrastructure upgrades, and they’ll need talented…
- 14 Mar 2022
Meta and Africa No Filter Announce Winners of the Future Africa Grant for Extended Reality Creators
Africa No Filter and Meta are excited to announce today the six finalists of the ‘Future Africa: Telling Stories, Building Worlds’ programme - focused on harnessing and investing in the next…
- 10 Aug 2017
Accelerate LABS: The Future Project, Microsoft Nigeria Call for Application
The Future Project in collaboration with Microsoft Nigeria on Wednesday announced the call for application for accelerate the Economy through Youth in Enterprise (Accelerate LABS). Accelerate LABS is…
- 14 Dec 2014
“Youths are Africa’s future” says UBA CEO
Phillips Oduoza, group managing director and CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has said that the future progress of Africa, as a continent, is in the hands of its youthful population. He said…
- 13 Sept 2022
Stakeholders at PMI Africa Conference Call for Collaboration, Inclusion and Diversity to Boost a Sustainable Future for Africa
Experts and stakeholders in the project management ecosystem have said that diversity, inclusion and collaboration are some of Africa's leading catalysts for economic growth. L-R: Paul Omugbe,…
- 7 Apr 2025
Evans Woherem’s Book, “Building A New Africa” Charts Bold Vision For Africa’s Future
Dr. Evans Woherem, a renowned scholar and thought leader, has unveiled his latest book, “Building a New Africa,” urging Africans worldwide to rethink the continent’s future and unite in shaping a new…
- 30 Sept 2025
Layer3 Delivers Core Network Solution for WACREN’s AC3 Project, Strengthening Africa’s Research and Education Connectivity
Layer3, one of Africa’s leading technology solutions providers, has successfully delivered the core network component contract for the AfricaConnect3 (AC3) project, executed by the West and Central…
- 11 Jul 2023
Top 5 Innovative Renewable Energy Projects in West Africa
A pipeline of innovative renewable energy projects being developed in West Africa are driving sustainable solutions for the region. The upcoming MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power conference – which is…
- 21 Nov 2025
Momentum gathers for Africa’s Digital Future as Nigeria welcomes the IEEE CTU Africa Summit 2025
In a landmark moment for the continent's technological advancement, Nigeria has been selected to host the prestigious IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Africa Summit 2025 (CTU Africa 25) . The event,…
- 27 Jul 2026
AI Investment Gap Threatens Africa's Future Growth
Africa risks falling behind in the global artificial intelligence (AI) economy, unless governments and the private sector rapidly increase investment in digital infrastructure, data capabilities and…
- 10 Apr 2022
E-commerce Staking Big on the Future of Africa's Economy
The reaction that trailed the entry of e-commerce into the African market is still fresh in memory for those conversant with events in the industry. The negativity was strong enough to put off timid…
- 22 May 2017
AfDB President Sees Bright Future for Africa, India
Akinwumi Adesina, African Development Bank President has said that Africa-India trade rose five-fold in the last decade and is forecast to double – to US $100 billion – by 2018. Africa and India have…
- 31 Aug 2025
Suri’s Memoir Sparks Visionary Dialogue with Zimbabwean Ministers on Africa’s Future
In a private, closed-door session in Dubai, African leaders and one of the continent’s youngest billionaires found common ground in charting the future of Zimbabwe’s economic revival. Prateek Suri,…
- 19 Sept 2017
Zinox Continues ‘Future Visions’ Project with GTX Notebook, Kids Legacy Tab Launch
Zinox Technologies Ltd., Nigerian leading original equipment manufacturing (OEM) in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) space, has officially launched the GTX Notebook and Kids Legacy…
- 11 Sept 2013
Nigeria Inch into ‘Africa Country of Future’ Top 10
Despite a well articulated policy designed by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, to see Nigeria among the 20 leading global economies in 2020, the country continues to titer in development strides.…
- 1 Jul 2026
Google Rolls Out Fresh AI Projects Across Africa, Opens New Innovation Hub
Google Cloud has unveiled a series of new artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure and skills development initiatives aimed at accelerating Africa's digital transformation. President…
- 3 Oct 2013
AfDB Doles Out $4.3Bn to Finance Clean Energy Projects in Africa
Between 2011 and 2012, the African Development Bank (AfDB) increased by a staggering 92% its investment in clean energy in Africa, according to a new report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The…
- 6 Jul 2018
Spacefinish Set to Bring Office Spaces of the Future to Africa
Spacefinish a design and innovation company based in Lagos is set to redesign work spaces for both startups and established companies in Nigeria Spacefinish recently worked on the Vibranium…
- 23 Apr 2023
AfDB, ILX sign Partnership to Mobilize European Institutional Capital for Sustainable Projects Across Africa
The African Development Bank and ILX Management B.V. (ILX) signed a partnership agreement to scale up investments and spur institutional investor capital mobilization for Sustainable Development…
- 29 Oct 2019
Siemens, Volkswagen Launch First Africa Electric Car Pilot Project in Rwanda
Rwanda becomes the first African country to introduce Volkswagen electric car; Volkswagen and Siemens sign joint development agreement to conduct electric mobility feasibility project; Pilot Project…
- 15 Jun 2025
FG Urges Private Sector to Invest in Africa’s Space Future
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has called on African businesses to seize the opportunities emerging within the rapidly growing global space economy, which is projected to…
- 29 Aug 2025
GITEX Nigeria 2025: MTN and Global Tech Titans Unite to Accelerate Africa’s Digital Future
In a significant move set to bolster Nigeria's rapidly growing digital economy, tech company MTN has been confirmed as a key partner for the inaugural GITEX Nigeria event. The prestigious tech…
- 31 Oct 2025
Building Trust, Accelerating Growth: Securing Africa's Generative AI Future
By Linda Saunders, Country Manager & Senior Director Solution Engineering, Africa, Salesforce Generative AI has become the new frontier of workplace productivity, efficiently rewriting emails,…
- 19 Aug 2026
FDX by GITEX to unveil blueprint for Africa’s inclusive financial future
FDX by GITEX, a new platform focused on transforming Africa’s financial ecosystem, is set to bring together regulators, investors, enterprises and startups in Lagos to advance financial inclusion and digital innovation.
- 14 May 2020
Facebook, Telcos Unveil A Transformative Submarine Cable for Future Internet Connectivity in Africa
Facebook, China Mobile International, MTN GlobalConnect, Orange, stc, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone and WIOCC announced that they will partner to build 2Africa, which will be the most comprehensive subsea…
- 26 Oct 2020
Ericsson Launches Graduate Program in Africa to Help Innovate the Future
Ericsson has announced the launch of its 2020 edition of the Graduate Program in Africa. The program aims to grow the technical skills of the graduates, train them in the Ericsson technology,…
- 15 Jan 2024
Africa Pay TV Market: Additional 12m Subscribers Projected by 2029
The newly published Africa Pay TV Forecast signifies a notable expansion in the continent's pay television subscriber base. An anticipated surge of 12 million subscribers by 2029 is set to increase…
- 7 Sept 2022
PMI’s Africa Conference to Hold this Weekend in Lagos
Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's leading association for project professionals, has announced that its annual Africa Conference, a marquee event for the Project Economy leaders, will…
- 26 Sept 2025
Lagos Leads Africa’s Charge into the Digital Future @GITEX 2025
Lagos State has reaffirmed its position as Africa’s leading technology and innovation hub following the successful hosting of the GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo, Future Economy Conference, and Startup…
- 18 May 2022
PMI’s Africa Conference Returns to in Person Format, to be Hosted in Nigeria
Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's leading association for project professionals, has announced that its annual Africa Conference, a marquee event for The Project Economy leaders will…