By Elvis Eromosele Stories inform. They also shape perception. For decades, Africa’s economic story has largely been told through the language of what is missing: electricity, infrastructure, jobs, industrial capacity and access to capital. But another story is emerging. Across the continent, solar projects are expanding access to energy, recycling businesses are turning waste into livelihoods, young innovators are developing climate solutions, and industries are beginning to rethink how they produce, consume and grow. The shift is subtle in some places and dramatic in others, but the direction is increasingly clear. Africa is beginning to ask a more important question…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has trained over 100 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Lagos State on digital citizenship, cybersecurity, data protection and assistive technologies, as part of its drive to ensure that disability does not exclude Nigerians from opportunities in the digital economy. The participants received the training during a two-day Digital Citizenship Training for Persons with Disabilities held on September 9 and 10, 2026, in Lagos, under the theme, “Empowering Persons with Disabilities Through Digital Citizenship for an Inclusive Digital Economy.” The programme exposed participants to digital foundations, internet and digital communication, cybersecurity basics, data protection, assistive technologies…
Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, ending a 56-year tenure at the helm of the conglomerate and handing the leadership of the company’s board to his son, Howard Buffett. Buffett, 96, will remain on Berkshire Hathaway’s board as chairman emeritus, while Howard Buffett, who has served as a board member since 1993, takes over as chairman. The move marks another major milestone in the carefully managed succession of one of the world’s best-known business leaders. Buffett ended his tenure as chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025, with Greg Abel taking over…
No fewer than 311 smallholder farmers in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State have received training on digital tools aimed at improving farm management, agricultural productivity and access to finance. The training was organised by agritech company Crop Cura in collaboration with Dizengoff and Casava Insurance at the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Secretariat. The organisers had initially targeted 200 farmers for the activation, but attendance exceeded expectations, with 311 farmers participating in the programme. The initiative brought together agricultural officials, farmer groups and other stakeholders as part of efforts to promote the use of technology and better farm management practices…
Airtel Africa Plc is considering reducing the amount it plans to raise from the initial public offering (IPO) of its mobile money business, Airtel Money, to at least $800 million, according to people familiar with the matter. The proposed fundraising would be significantly below the $1.5 billion to $2 billion target previously reported for the planned listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Bloomberg reported the development on Thursday, September 17, 2026, citing people familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified because the information is private. If the $800 million target is adopted, it would represent a…
The Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to institutionalise coordination between fiscal and monetary authorities, as Nigeria seeks stronger macroeconomic stability and a more predictable policy environment. The agreement, signed in Abuja on Friday by Taiwo Oyedele, Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, and Olayemi Cardoso, CBN Governor, establishes a structured framework for regular consultation, information sharing and joint policy assessment. The move comes as the CBN advances its transition towards an inflation-targeting framework, which places greater emphasis on price stability and clearer monetary policy transmission. Cardoso said…
Seplat Energy Plc shares have surged to a record high of ₦14,907.80 on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), climbing by 10 per cent over a 10-day span from an earlier price of ₦13,552.60. This latest rally extends an extraordinary upward trajectory that has more than doubled the company’s value this year, driven by a combination of booming financial performance and global energy market disruptions. The recent upward surge coincides with heightened turmoil in international energy markets. Ongoing conflicts and security issues have severely constrained shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil-trading corridor. Data from Reuters indicates that…
By Tunde Kelani I first crossed paths with Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs—fondly known to many of us as Uncle Olu Jacobs—in 1978. A small collective of Nigerian classmates at the London Film School, including Adefolu, George, Femi Aloba, and yours truly, had banded together for our final graduation project. We set out to adapt Amadu Maddy’s novel No Past, No Present, No Future into our diploma film, Trying Times. We were young, ambitious, and eager to carry home tangible proof of our training in the art and technique of cinema from that historic institution. At the time, Olu Jacobs was a…
By Gabriel Olumide Odediran, Long gone are the days when a single salary could maintain a comfortable lifestyle. House rent, transportation, feeding, school fees and “black tax” make the naira stretch a little less every year. There is an urgency of finding a second, third, or fourth income stream. It’s no surprise that a growing number of young Nigerians are turning to financial markets, forex, stocks, cryptocurrency, commodities — in search of the one thing a salary alone rarely delivers: freedom. Trading, done seriously, offers something few traditional jobs can: leverage over time. A trader’s income isn’t capped by hours…
Quomodo Systems Africa, an elitist partner of global IT firm Checkpoint Systems, has held its first in the series of customers’ engagement in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Quomodo is an indigenous Nigerian technology consulting and systems delivery company, and the latest engagement, which was in partnership with Checkpoint System, focused on the Nigerian oil and gas industry. The joint Check Point and Quomodo System Africa exclusive event explored how intelligent security and innovative technology can help organisations stay ahead in an evolving digital world. The event, which comes under the theme “Secure Today, Resilient Tomorrow”, featured presentations from experts and top…