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- 13 Jan 2026
Nigerian Terra Industries Secures $11.8m for Expansion
Terra Industries, a Nigerian defence technology startup, has raised $11.75 million to expand its development of defensive systems that protect critical facilities across Africa. The fundraising round…
- 17 Feb 2026
Terra Moves to Expand in African Drone Sector, Secures $22m Funding
Olugbenga Agboola, Flutterwave CEO has joined a $22 million funding extension for Nigerian defensetech start-up Terra Industries as Africa’s fast-growing drone and security technology sector begins…
- 3 Aug 2026
Nigeria Expands Deep-tech Skills Pipeline
Nigerian students will soon design, assemble, test and fly drones as part of their university education, following a partnership between Miva Open University and Abuja-based defence technology…
- 9 Nov 2025
NCC to Host Inaugural Digital Economy Awareness Fora Nov. 13
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to host the inaugural edition of the Digital Awareness and Sensitization Fora as a platform to strengthen policy and innovation for a digital future.…
- 10 Mar 2026
Africa Startups Raised $272m in Funding in February
Forty startups across the continent raised more than $272 million in funding last month through deals worth at least $100,000. The figure marks a clear rise from $174 million in January and is…
- 29 May 2026
Report Shows Start-ups Fuel Innovations in Africa
Bloomberg has released its second annual "25 African Startups to Watch" list, underscoring the growing influence of venture-backed innovation across the continent. Published thursday, the list…
- 7 Jul 2025
Nigerian Investors Launch $5b Cooperative Trust Fund for MSMEs
A group of Nigerian investors has launched a $5 billion Cooperative Trust Fund aimed at building and strengthening micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) across the country, in a bid to…
- 26 Jan 2023
Bitget Sees Largest Market Share Growth after FTX Bankruptcy
Bitget, leading crypto derivatives exchange, has become one of the world's top 3 crypto exchanges in the derivatives sector paired with enormous achievements, such as a 2.6x market share increase and…
- 3 Apr 2020
COVID – 19: TGI Group Donates Food Items to Lagos Food Bank
Tropical General Investments Group has donated food items including rice, soya oil and seasoning cubes, as part of its efforts to support the Lagos state government in the fight against the COVID-19…
- 5 Mar 2015
YNaija.com Honours CFA, 99 Other Nigerian Technology Innovative Personalities
As part of the official events of the Social Media Week 2015, Ynaija honoured 100 most innovative persons in the Nigerian technology space. The honourees include Nkemdilim Begho, CEO, Future…
- 15 Aug 2022
TAFTA Opens Call for Entries to Empower Over 65,600 Nigerian Youths
Culture and art centre, Terra Kulture, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, has announced the launch of a new learning cohort for its art academy, TAFTA (Terra Academy for the Arts).…
- 12 Feb 2023
Terra Academy for the Arts Celebrates Graduation of Its 1st Cohort
Terra Academy for The Arts (TAFTA), a provider of world-class creative education, career support, and entrepreneurial opportunities, has marked the graduation ceremony of its 1st cohort with a…
- 29 Aug 2021
First Bank Sponsors Duke of Shomolu Production as Awo, Aremu Hits the Stage
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its sponsorship of ‘A Deep Dive Into History’, a theatre production from the Duke of Shomolu (DOS) Production House, spearheaded by Joseph Edgar. A deep…
- 18 Jul 2024
TAFTA's TALP-X Paves Way for Young Creatives
Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA), Nigeria's leading creative education academy, last Sunday showcased its transformative impact on young talents across the country. Founded with a mission to…
- 22 Feb 2019
Big Brother Naija Has Been A Blessing To Me - Ifu Ennada
Big Brother Naija star and Beautician, Ifu Ennada is today regarded as one of the most successful contestants from the ‘Double Wahala’ edition despite not being a part of the top 5 finalists. …
- 2 May 2024
Extradition Papers Completed for Anjarwalla, Fugitive Binance Executive- INTERPOL Africa
Garba Umar, vice president, Nigerian Central Bureau (NCB) of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) for Africa confirmed on Tuesday that the extradition papers for Nadeem…
- 9 Oct 2014
Glo launches ‘Prive Club’ for Premium Customers
Globacom has launched an exclusive club with first-of-its-kind benefits for its high networth subscribers. The elite club, christened Glo Prive, was launched at a ceremony attended by Globacom’s…
- 18 Jul 2021
NECLive, the Fasasi Family and Industry Stakeholders Announce Special Tribute Event in Honour[ of Sound Sultan
The Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), in collaboration with The Fasasi family, friends, colleagues and fans of Sound Sultan will host an evening of music, poetry, dance, comedy and talk,…
- 28 Apr 2021
Google Partner Lagos State to Launch Eko for Show Initiative
Google Arts & Culture has announced the launch of Eko for Show, an initiative to showcase and celebrate Lagos, one of the world’s most vibrant cities for youth, creativity and technology.…
- 29 Apr 2025
UK’s Manufacturing Africa and TLG Capital Join Forces to Boost Nigerian Manufacturing
The UK’s Manufacturing Africa programme has formed a strategic partnership with investment firm TLG Capital to enhance funding opportunities for Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. L-R: Director, Head of…
- 4 Feb 2016
Terra Launches Pulse to Improve Quality of Remittance Reporting
Terra, a mobile-first international payment network, incubated by Mahindra Comviva, has announced the launch of Terra Pulse to help financial authorities and regulators accurately measure…
- 15 Apr 2016
TerraPay Recognised as Rising Industry Star by Aite Research
TerraPay, a mobile-first international payment network, has been recognized by Aite Research as a key digital innovator in its recent report; “Cross-border Remittances: Global Trends.” The report…
- 20 May 2021
MTN Foundation Brings Soyinka’s Brain Child to Life in Death and the King’s Horseman
The famous Terra Kulture stage was lit bright yellow with MTN digital posters and banners as Wole Soyinka’s Death and the King’s Horseman was performed in eight performances over the course of four…
- 13 Nov 2014
NCC Tasks Telcos on 2018 Broadband 30% Penetration Target
Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has urged the telecommunications operators to step up the drive towards achieving 30% broadband internet penetration in the country by 2018. The…
- 3 Sept 2014
She Leads Africa Hosts Most Talented Women Entrepreneurs Show
She Leads Africa, a social enterprise dedicated to fostering the spread of business growth and ideas in Africa, is hosting its inaugural Entrepreneur Showcase. The Entrepreneur Showcase holds on…
- 11 Oct 2022
Chike, Cobhams, Styleplus, and PRAIZ to Perform at Tee-A's Rhythm and Blues
Multiple award-winning comedian and pioneer of standup comedy Tee-A will host a slew of Nigerian R'n'B royalties at his upcoming Rhythm and Blues Concert scheduled for the fourth quarter at the Eko…
- 14 Apr 2017
Aboderin-Talabi Chairs 2017 TAMS Productivity Summit
Mrs. Olubunmi Aboderin-Talabi, high-flying media executive and council member of Women in Business (WIMBIZ), is the chairperson of the 2017 edition of high-level management meeting - TAMS…
- 25 Jun 2020
HP Commits to Reduction of Plastic Pollution, Releases Annual Sustainable Impact Report
In continuation of its efforts to reduce its environmental footprint, HP Inc. has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating 75 per cent of single-use plastic packaging by 2025. The company restated…
- 14 Jul 2025
FirstBank, NLNG, Shell back QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit
Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, First Bank of Nigeria, has joined forces with Mighty Media Plus Network Limited for the maiden edition of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit. Also supporting the…
- 30 Sept 2019
Maltina Makes Independence Day Extra Special With Laffmattazz, Laf Up
Lagos and Abeokuta residents will be celebrating Nigeria’s Independence in grand style as Laffmattazz with Maltina will be making a stop at the OOPL Marquee, Abeokuta by 1 pm on October 1st for its…