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Nigeria’s UfarmX Says It Has Facilitated $6.8m in Agricultural Commerce

The agritech company is using digital and blockchain-enabled systems to connect smallholder farmers with markets and finance.

Intron Expands Voice AI for the Way Africans Actually Mix Languages

The Nigerian company is developing speech technology for multilingual and code-switching environments often poorly served by global models.

Nigeria’s Economy Grows 4.43% in Q2 as Oil and Non-Oil Sectors Strengthen

Growth accelerated from the first quarter, supported by higher oil output and broad-based activity outside the petroleum sector.

Ghana Cedi Fell 7.9% Against Dollar in First Half of 2026

Bank of Ghana data show renewed foreign-exchange pressure after the currency’s strong gains a year earlier.

Ghana Launches Green TVET Initiative for Renewable-Energy and Climate Jobs

The programme is integrating solar, climate-smart agriculture and sustainability into technical training.

UNICEF Report Tracks Nigeria’s Cholera Response Through July and August

The humanitarian update focuses attention on children, water and sanitation as outbreaks continue to test local health systems.

Askya AI Platform Offers $200,000 Zero-Equity Support to African Startups

Ten AI-focused companies will be selected for an accelerator combining capital, cloud resources and operating support.

Ghana Bars Certain Unrefined Artisanal Gold Exports From September 1

The new rule aims to keep more refining and value addition inside the country.

FAO Projects 34.7m Nigerians Could Face Acute Food Insecurity

Conflict, displacement and climate shocks are combining to create one of the world’s largest food-security emergencies.