Women in African entrepreneurship are not a new story. African women have been trading, farming, selling, building, and leading businesses for centuries. What is new, in 2025, is the scale — and the growing recognition that if Africa wants to build a strong, inclusive economy, it cannot afford to ignore the force that is already powering it. In Sub-Saharan Africa,…
As we navigate through 2026, the state of entrepreneurship in Africa has reached a critical point. For the researcher, data reveals a continent that is no longer just "emerging" but is actively defining the global frontier of necessity – driven by technology. After a challenging "venture winter" in 2024, the…
Seven of the world's 10 fastest growing economies are in Africa. This changes how we see economic growth. I'm excited to share how Africa's economy is changing the world. Africa is no longer seen as needing international aid. Instead, it's a place of new ideas and business. Countries like Nigeria,…
Africa's youth face steep hurdles. Youth unemployment challenges persist, with reports estimating 50-60% underemployment/inactivity among Nigerian youth (derived from NBS/AfDB trends 2025), while 70 million people live below the poverty line according to World Bank data.. Nigeria Tax Law, through the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 signed by President Bola Tinubu…
Africa counts 244 million businesses. Most fall into the small business category. Self-employed people and micro enterprises make up the bulk. They provide 84 percent of all jobs on the continent. In Nigeria, 39.6 million SMEs contribute 48 percent to GDP. These numbers come from recent surveys by national agencies…
Intra-African trade accounts for only 15% of Africa's total trade, compared to 58 percent in Asia and 67 percent in Europe. This gap limits opportunities for youth entrepreneurs and small businesses across the continent. As an NGO focused on education, health, technology, and entrepreneurship, we have worked directly with startups…
As a writer for an NGO dedicated to the socioeconomic development of Africa as a continent, I have spent years analyzing the data that defines our future. Africa is currently undergoing a demographic shift unlike anything the world has seen. According to Africa’s Pulse, No. 32, October 2025: “Pathways to…
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