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SpaceX has reportedly entered a regulatory quiet period, a key signal that the Elon Musk-led company is advancing plans for a potential 2026 IPO that could become the largest in history.SpaceX Enters IPO Quiet Period, Fueling Expectations of Landmark 2026 Public Listing
Nigeria’s National Identification Number enrolments climbed to 123.9 million in October 2025, NIMC data shows, as Lagos and Kano remain the leading states amid efforts to reach 95% national coverage.Nigeria’s NIN Database Grows to 123.9 Million Registrations as Lagos, Kano Top List
Nigeria Expands National Digital Skills Efforts Nigeria’s digital skills ecosystem has expanded significantly in 2025, with multiple federal initiatives aimed at preparing citizens for future jobs. Recently, the Federal Ministry of Education partnered with Amazon Web Services to roll out free digital skills training for students and educators across tertiary institutions. The programme focuses on cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning and is already active in more than 40 universities and polytechnics nationwide.Microsoft, FG Digital Skills Partnership Trains Over Four Million Nigerians Since 2021
Starlink, a satellite internet service by SpaceX, has announced a price reduction for its hardware in Nigeria. The cost of the Starlink kit, essential for accessing the service, has been slashed by 21%, dropping from ₦378,000 to ₦299,000, effective this October.Airtel Africa Signs SpaceX Deal to Deploy Starlink Direct-to-Cell Services in 14 African Countries
FCMB’s digital business—spanning lending, payments, and wealth management—rose 54% year-on-year to N113.6 billion in its 2025 nine-month results, driven by higher digital adoption, strong loan disbursements, and its proprietary core banking platform.FCMB’s Digital Business Grows 54% YoY, Delivers N113.6 Billion in 2025 Nine-Month Earnings
SpaceX has reportedly entered a regulatory quiet period, a key signal that the Elon Musk-led company is advancing plans for a potential 2026 IPO that could become the largest in history.SpaceX Enters IPO Quiet Period, Fueling Expectations of Landmark 2026 Public Listing
Nigeria’s National Identification Number enrolments climbed to 123.9 million in October 2025, NIMC data shows, as Lagos and Kano remain the leading states amid efforts to reach 95% national coverage.Nigeria’s NIN Database Grows to 123.9 Million Registrations as Lagos, Kano Top List
Nigeria Expands National Digital Skills Efforts Nigeria’s digital skills ecosystem has expanded significantly in 2025, with multiple federal initiatives aimed at preparing citizens for future jobs. Recently, the Federal Ministry of Education partnered with Amazon Web Services to roll out free digital skills training for students and educators across tertiary institutions. The programme focuses on cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning and is already active in more than 40 universities and polytechnics nationwide.Microsoft, FG Digital Skills Partnership Trains Over Four Million Nigerians Since 2021
Starlink, a satellite internet service by SpaceX, has announced a price reduction for its hardware in Nigeria. The cost of the Starlink kit, essential for accessing the service, has been slashed by 21%, dropping from ₦378,000 to ₦299,000, effective this October.Airtel Africa Signs SpaceX Deal to Deploy Starlink Direct-to-Cell Services in 14 African Countries
FCMB’s digital business—spanning lending, payments, and wealth management—rose 54% year-on-year to N113.6 billion in its 2025 nine-month results, driven by higher digital adoption, strong loan disbursements, and its proprietary core banking platform.FCMB’s Digital Business Grows 54% YoY, Delivers N113.6 Billion in 2025 Nine-Month Earnings

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NBTI, Bangladesh business forum partner to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, technology

The Director General of the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI), Dr. Uchenna Chukwu, expressed the organization’s intention to collaborate with the Nigeria Bangladesh Business…

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Annie Ojewunmi is bent on making a difference in the aerospace industry as she aims to contribute back to society at large.

Annie Ojewunmi is building a generation of female Aerospace engineers at 22

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There is an African proverb that says “If you educate a man, you educate an individual. But if you educate a woman, you educate a nation.”

Shecluded’s Ifeoma Uddoh and her strides to reduce financial exclusivity for African women

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With Lamide Akinola at the helm of Glovo, an online delivery platform, a fresh gust of change is sweeping across the dynamic landscape of Nigerian e-commerce and technology.

Lamide Akinola, Glovo’s new GM, to promote gender inclusivity, tech transformation in Nigeria’s e-commerce

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Meet: Aisha Bowe

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I didn’t want to do Environmental management, I wanted to do Pharmacy so I was like if I am not doing what I wanted to do, I might as well find something to align it with so that I can know the reason why I am here. I think that was the thing that formed my entrepreneurship journey generally.

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Jumoke Dada: Tech-Driven Entrepreneur Redefining Furniture in Africa

Jumoke Dada began her professional journey as an intern at various interior design, architecture, and furniture manufacturing companies in Nigeria….

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Ifedayo Durosinmi-Etti: The journey from biochemistry to fintechpreneur

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