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How to Get Your First 50 Customers as an Early-Stage Startup in Africa
Building a startup is only half the battle. This practical guide explains how African founders can find their first 50 paying customers through communities, direct outreach, demos, referrals and founder-led sales.
NITDA Builders Festival 2026: How to Apply Before October 5
NITDA Builders Festival 2026 applications are open for Nigerian startups. Learn who can apply, what judges want, the ₦3 billion pipeline and how to prepare your product.
Gates Foundation's $1 Billion AI Investment: What It Could Mean for Africa
The Gates Foundation will invest at least $1 billion in AI for health, education, agriculture and digital infrastructure. Here's what it could mean for Africa over the next decade.
UduTech and Baro AI Expand GPU Access in Africa — But Can Developers Actually Rent Them?
Nigeria's UduTech has partnered with Baro AI to expand GPU compute across Africa. Here's what the deal includes and what developers still need to know.
Free Siemens Solar Training Opens for Nigerians — How to Apply
Siemens Energy, GIZ and partners are offering free Solar PV training in Nigeria. Here is why graduates and young professionals should consider the renewable-energy opportunity.
Kenya’s ARC Ride Raises $33.3 Million as Africa’s Electric Motorcycle Race Accelerates
Kenya’s ARC Ride has raised $33.3 million to expand electric motorcycles and battery swapping across Africa as investment in the continent’s EV infrastructure accelerates.
Africa's Green Energy Potential Could Power Its Next Economic Boom
Africa has enormous solar, wind and green hydrogen potential. Clean energy could close electricity gaps, power industries and provide the electricity needed for AI and data centres.
Dangote Refinery IPO at ₦525: What It Could Mean for Fuel Prices
Dangote Refinery’s IPO will offer shares at ₦525 as it raises capital for expansion. Here is what the listing could mean for Nigerians, investors and fuel prices.
How to Buy Dangote Refinery Shares From Its IPO
Dangote Refinery is preparing for its NGX IPO. Here is how Nigerians can buy shares safely through NGX Invest, regulated brokers and legitimate investment apps.
Uber Is Leaving Nigeria After 12 Years And Bolt and inDrive Are Ready to Take Its Riders
Uber is leaving Nigeria after 12 years. Its exit highlights the intense competition, rising costs and price-sensitive consumers shaping Nigeria’s ride-hailing market.
10 Emerging Technologies That Could Transform Africa in 2026
The World Economic Forum’s 2026 emerging technology report highlights 10 technologies that could reshape Africa’s energy, healthcare, food, mining, AI and cybersecurity sectors.
Terra Industries Raises $18M, Closing Africa’s Largest Seed Round at $52M
Nigerian defence-tech startup Terra Industries has raised another $18 million, bringing its seed funding to $52 million. Here is what the funding and its Miva Open University partnership mean for Africa’s defence-tech ecosystem.