A political and economic union of 27 member states located primarily in Europe, involved in funding initiatives like AgriFI to support agriculture.
Lagos bets $478 million on electric ferries to tame notorious gridlock
The Omi Eko project is a €410 million initiative to enhance inland waterways transportation in Lagos. The project aims to move 25 million passengers annually by 2030, reducing reliance on road transport.
Quantum-Readiness in Nigerian cryptographic systems: A strategic blind spot?
Quantum computing poses a significant threat to current cryptographic systems, potentially rendering them obsolete within the next 10 to 20 years. The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized post-quantum cryptographic algorithms to replace vulnerable standards.
Complete Farmer’s €2.2M raise signals Africa’s shift toward full-stack agtech
Complete Farmer secured a €2.2 million investment from the EU through the AgriFI programme. The funding will help build six rural fulfilment centres across five northern regions of Ghana.
Ahead of April review, South Africa’s AI policy faces pressure to deliver
South Africa's National AI Policy framework is open for public input review this April. Experts are concerned about the slow progress and lack of clear direction in South Africa's AI policy implementation.
