Here’s the truth nobody wants to say out loud: We do not have real African unicorns. In Q1 2025, African startups pulled in over $450 million; Nigerian startups alone pulled in over $100 million. That’s not pocket change. Yet when you peel back the layers, you notice fewer founders are getting backed, and most of
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Walk through any Nigerian market today and you’ll see bottles of palm oil and vegetable oil stacked high, their golden hues catching the light. These are staples in every kitchen, from Lagos to Kano. Yet behind those bottles lies a much bigger story, one that touches on Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves, food security, and the
Localizing Cooking Oil Production: Can Data Reduce Nigeria’s ₦ Billion Import Bill? Read More »
Here’s the truth nobody wants to say out loud: We do not have real African unicorns. In Q1 2025, African startups pulled in over $450 million; Nigerian startups alone pulled in over $100 million. That’s not pocket change. Yet when you peel back the layers, you notice fewer founders are getting backed, and most of the dollars are flowing
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Following our last article on why social media data can’t replace real-world insights in Africa, we’re taking the conversation a step further. That piece looked at the gap between what trends online and what’s happening on the ground. Now we’re asking a deeper question: can social media data be trusted at all, and is field
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In a continent where reliable data remains a luxury, it’s tempting to reach for what’s abundant—social media data. But is that wise? Is Africa, and Nigeria in particular, ready to treat what’s trending online as truth? This is not to dismiss the value of social platforms; they’ve become indispensable tools for communication, civic movements, and
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Africa’s electrification challenge isn’t just about infrastructure—information is just as crucial. The Regional Electrification Initiative, backed by The World Bank and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), is working to connect 300 million people to electricity by 2030 under the Mission 300 program. Nigeria plays a key role, in addressing long-standing energy access gaps while
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Electricity in Nigeria is a paradox. Millions experience daily blackouts, yet the government spends billions of naira subsidizing power. The question isn’t just about subsidies but about who benefits. Right now, around 30% of urban consumers receive government electricity subsidies, but many of them aren’t necessarily the ones who need it most. Meanwhile, rural communities
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