Victory Emmanuel

ARISE IIP secures $700M from Saudi investor to fast track industrial expansion in Africa

A $700M deal brings Saudi Vision Invest into ARISE IIP’s shareholder base, signaling Gulf capital’s rising role in Africa’s industrial future.

How a banker’s childhood memory built a ₦1.5 billion microfinance success

NEAT Microfinance is proving that Nigeria’s age-old Ajo can grow into a modern system, blending trust, structure, and tech to serve thousands.

Qatar limits Nigerian visa access to families and women

Qatar has tightened visa rules for Nigerian travellers, banning solo male visitors and mandating return travel, 5-star hotels, and stricter screening.

What’s ‘Awe dropping’ from Apple’s keynote and what we’ve seen before

Here’s a breakdown of what's really new from Apple’s iPhone 17 event.

Hux Ventures shuts down fund, transitions to studio

The team will now cofound and scale startups from inside.

After two years, Ethiopia’s Mamo Mihretu quits Central Bank post to chase “other passions”

Mamo Mihretu leaves after leading Ethiopia’s central bank through its boldest reforms in 50 years.

iPhone 17 Air and other new phones to expect this September

Better batteries this month. Smart cameras, and AI tricks—mostly mid-range devices with a few premium options.

Cyberattacks hit 42M web incidents in H1 2025

Kaspersky warns at GITEX Nigeria as cyberattacks in the region surge past 100 million in 2025.

Nigerian passport fees hit ₦200,000 as FG implements second hike in a year

The latest fee hike creates a pricing gap between domestic and diaspora applications, with 10-year documents now costing ₦200,000 locally versus $230 overseas.

Why you might want to skip the Pixel 10 phone (And what Apple and Samsung got right)

Does Google's Pixel 10 AI breakthroughs finally justify upgrading from your Pixel 7?

He started by defending dogs online. Now, he’s building Nigeria’s first pet HMO, Skeepy

A German Shepherd owner’s fight against poor pet ownership revealed a deeper issue: vet bills pushing middle-class Nigerians to the brink.

“Go Viral or Go Home”: Inside the agency that turned influence into industry

Four years in, Dynasty Africa has one rule: If it’s not powerful, it’s not good enough.