Day: April 23, 2026
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AfDB Backs Nigeria’s Digital Push with $200 Million to Deploy 90,000km of Fibre and Create 2.8 Million Jobs
The African Development Bank Group has approved a $200 million loan to Nigeria to support a major national programme aimed at expanding broadband infrastructure, improving digital skills, and creating jobs.
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IMF Downgrades Africa Economic Growth Outlook as Middle East Conflict Reshapes Global Economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its economic outlook for Africa, warning that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is undermining growth prospects across the continent and adding fresh pressure on already fragile economies.
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Meet the 15 African Startups Selected for Google’s Accelerator Africa Class 10
Google has unveiled the 10th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, selecting 15 startups from a highly competitive pool of close to 2,600 applicants.