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Women aged 30+ power Nigeria’s shipping boom
Nigerian women aged 30-35 account for 37% of third-party logistics on Terminal Africa. 50% of shipments from Nigeria went to the United States, with Texas, Maryland, and New York as leading destinations.
How foreign governments and Big Tech are racing to shape Africa’s AI future
Japan proposed designating several domestic cities as 'official hometowns' for Africans from Ghana, Nigeria, and Mozambique during TICAD. Tokyo pledged to train 30,000 African AI experts over the next three years to address talent shortages in Africa.
Kenya Accelerates Electric Mobility Drive With Major Funding Boosts
Kenya secured a 25-billion Japanese yen (≈ USD 168 million) Samurai loan from Japan to support electric mobility initiatives. USD 102 million from the loan will enhance local EV manufacturing and assembly, reducing reliance on imported vehicles.
Japan inks $5.5B deal with AfDB to fuel Africa’s private sector investment
Japan and AfDB signed a $5.5 billion agreement for private sector investment in Africa. The EPSA6 initiative will run from 2026 to 2028 and focuses on climate resilience.
Condia Insider: Airtel is eating into Safaricom’s pie
PocketLawyers secures funding from Nubia Capital to accelerate legal work in Africa using AI. Airtel Kenya adds 3.01 million new SIMs in Q1 2025, surpassing Safaricom's growth.
