The directive of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued on the 8th of April, 2021 has been met with consternation and a straightforward (but hopefully simplistic) interpretation that the government is out to stifle innovators – again. These perspectives aren’t unfounded, as innovators of all shades have taken a heavy beating lately due […]
Africa is home to the fastest-growing population globally, with numbers expected to rise by nearly 50% over the next 14 years, growing from 1.2 billion people today to over 1.8 billion in 2035. As the population increase outpaces economic growth, much of Africa’s youth, who account for most of the population, are moving into urban […]
By Victor Fatanmi and Mary Afolabi We don’t talk enough about the role of colours in our lives, but it’s right there deeply influencing our behaviours and emotions every single day. From nature’s charm to skin complexions and brands that got it right, we are influenced in different ways by different colours that make us […]
By Oluwabukunmi Familoye and Ikpeme Neto Nigeria doesn’t contribute much to the global biotech industry which is estimated to be worth $833.34 billion with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 7.02% by 2027, but this is beginning to change. The impending growth of Biotech in Nigeria has been aided by the covid-19 pandemic […]
The venture capital (VC) landscape in Africa has evolved over the last decade from a niche community of Africa-curious investors to an increasingly established pillar of the private equity industry on the Continent. Today, African VC Funds have simultaneously attracted over $2 billion in foreign investment to the continent, according to Partech, and accelerated the […]
Why Regulate Tech? That’s the question we try to answer as we expound on the laws and policies around tech in Africa