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23/09/2025

At the 2025 Goalkeepers event, global leaders gathered to reaffirm their commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals.

This year’s session emphasized the urgency of protecting hard-won progress in global health. Particularly child survival while driving innovations that can save even more lives.

In a landmark announcement, Bill Gates pledged $912 million over three years (2026–2028) to the Global Fund to accelerate the fight against AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.

A powerful reminder that collaboration, innovation, and sustained investment remain essential to building a healthier, more equitable future.

23/09/2025

You don’t have a Tax ID? Don’t panic.

Not everyone needs one. Here’s what you should know about Nigeria’s new tax policy before 2026.

Lagride, the Lagos State–backed e-hailing platform, has introduced 100 electric vehicles (EVs) into its fleet as part of...
22/09/2025

Lagride, the Lagos State–backed e-hailing platform, has introduced 100 electric vehicles (EVs) into its fleet as part of a plan to roll out 3,000 EVs within three years. The cars, with a 333 km range, can cover a Lagos–Ibadan round trip on one charge.

This move places Lagride alongside other Nigerian operators like MaxNg, Bolt, and eDryv, who are experimenting with EVs. Since Chinese automaker CIG Motors took over Lagride’s operations in March, the company has emphasized sustainable driver arrangements, with EV adoption as a long-term goal.

However, challenges remain: charging infrastructure is limited, batteries are costly, and many drivers prefer compressed natural gas (CNG) conversions due to fuel crises. Still, Lagos’ rollout signals that Nigeria’s EV transition is slowly taking shape.

19/09/2025

Today, the E1 Lagos GP hosted its Stakeholder Immersion Session, bringing together key players ahead of Africa’s first-ever electric powerboat championship.

Africa Tech Radio was live at the event as the official podcast partner, capturing the conversations, insights, and energy that will shape this historic moment in Lagos.

Stay tuned. We’ll be bringing you exclusive stories, voices, and updates as the countdown to October 2025 continues.

Tech fortunes move fast.Larry Ellison briefly overtook Elon Musk to become the world’s richest person after Oracle’s blo...
17/09/2025

Tech fortunes move fast.

Larry Ellison briefly overtook Elon Musk to become the world’s richest person after Oracle’s blowout earnings and AI cloud deals.

A few hours later, Musk was back on top. This back-and-forth shows just how powerful the AI boom is reshaping big tech wealth. Who do you think will hold the crown longest?

Moove drivers in Lagos have staged a protest, parking their Suzuki S-Presso cars to oppose a 100% increase in weekly rem...
16/09/2025

Moove drivers in Lagos have staged a protest, parking their Suzuki S-Presso cars to oppose a 100% increase in weekly remittances under the company’s vehicle financing scheme.

Moove, which finances vehicles mainly for UberGo, requires drivers to make weekly payments until they own their cars—usually after four years. These remittances have now doubled to ₦112,200 ($75) from ₦56,400 ($38).

Drivers argue the hike is unfair since only about 33% of payments go to loan repayment, while the rest covers insurance, maintenance, and steep handling fees. Alongside their protest, they are also calling on Uber to cut its commission to 20% or less.

Moove, which attempted similar hikes last year, faces rising tension as drivers demand relief or risk long-term standoffs.

Success isn’t about never falling, it’s about how high you bounce back when you hit the bottom. Keep pushing, keep build...
15/09/2025

Success isn’t about never falling, it’s about how high you bounce back when you hit the bottom.

Keep pushing, keep building, keep rising.

11/09/2025

There’s never been a better time for young people to build something world-changing.

With AI, automation, and global connectivity, one person today can create what once took entire companies years to achieve.

The next decade will transform industries beyond imagination

Are you ready to shape the future?'

Ethiopia officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Africa’s largest hydroelectric project on Tu...
11/09/2025

Ethiopia officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Africa’s largest hydroelectric project on Tuesday. Costing $5 billion, the dam will generate 5,150 MW of power, enough to electrify nearly half of Ethiopia’s 120 million citizens and export surplus energy to neighbors. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed described the dam as a tool for prosperity and regional unity, not conflict.

However, Egypt and Sudan remain strongly opposed, fearing reduced Nile water flows. Egypt, which relies on the Nile for 90% of its freshwater, has taken its concerns to the UN Security Council, citing international law and past treaties. Despite Egypt’s warnings, Ethiopia insists careful phased filling since 2020 has not harmed downstream flow, aided by favorable rainfall.

For Ethiopians, GERD is a symbol of national pride and progress, with most funding sourced domestically. While rural electrification remains limited due to poor transmission networks, the dam has already transformed nearby communities and is expected to play a critical role in Ethiopia’s economic ambitions, from agriculture to even bitcoin mining.

10/09/2025

The new AirPods Pro 3 goes beyond great sound, now they’re your personal translator.

With real-time listening, instant translation, and seamless replies, language no longer has to be a barrier.

From airports to boardrooms, conversations across borders just got a whole lot easier.

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Bolt has been named the most-downloaded travel and mobility app in Nigeria in 2025 so far, according to Sensor Tower dat...
09/09/2025

Bolt has been named the most-downloaded travel and mobility app in Nigeria in 2025 so far, according to Sensor Tower data.

Since launching in Lagos in 2016 (as Taxify), Bolt has expanded to 33 Nigerian cities, making mobility more accessible and affordable. Beyond scale, the company continues to prioritize safety, introducing real-time GPS tracking, emergency contacts, and an in-app assistance button.

Bolt also committed €100 million to safety initiatives over the next three years.

08/09/2025

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Empower youth, back women, fuel innovation and the world will hear our story.

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