Africa Enterprise
Africa Enterprise is a publication by Hoofbeatdotcom Publishers set up to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in Africa. Our editorial and project-support team cuts across different countries in Africa. We share success stories and challenges faced by select African entrepreneurs, in building their businesses, to inspire future generations and encourage innovation, endeavour and private sector development…
EBID Appoints Baba Malick Ba as Regional Director
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has appointed Mr. Baba Malick Ba as Regional Director overseeing Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, The Gambia, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde and Guinea, effective February 1, 2026. Mr. Baba Malick Ba is a senior finance professional with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, spanning various fields:…
Africa Must Rewire its US$29.5 Trillion Mineral Endowment
Africa hosts an estimated US$29.5 trillion in mine-site mineral value, representing about 20% of global mineral wealth, yet captures only a fraction of the economic value embedded in this endowment, according to a new study released today by Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org). Of this total, US$8.6 trillion remains undeveloped, reflecting an under-explored continent where…
NCC Commits to Regional Digital Integration
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in line with its commitment to collaboration and regional integration, has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening partnerships among telecommunications regulators within the West African sub-region. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida re-affirmed the commitment when the Commission hosted a high-level delegation from the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA)…
NNPC Engaging Partners with Proven Capacity to Revamp Refineries – Ojulari
The Group Chief Executive Officer, NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has stated that the Company is currently in talks with partners with proven track record of refining and petrochemical operations, in order to build sustainable, self-financing, and profitable solutions for its refineries. Ojulari disclosed this while fielding questions during a fireside chat themed “Securing…
AU Must Reform into an Institution Africa Needs, By Mike Omuodo
AU Must Reform into an Institution Africa Needs By Mike Omuodo From an online post, a commentator asked an intriguing question: “If the African Union (AU) cannot create a single currency, a unified military, or a common passport, then what exactly is this union about?” The comment section went wild, with some commentators saying…
NCC Board Members, EVC Tour Digital Bridge Institute
L-R: Member, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Board, Princess Oforitsenere Emiko; Member, NCC Board, Engr. Ikechukwu Ugwuegede; Head, Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Lagos Campus, Mr. Akin Ogunlade; Member, NCC Board, Hon. Chris Okorie; Chairman, NCC Board, Chief Idris Olorunnimbe; Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida; and Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, NCC, Ms. Rimini Makama, during an…
NCC Joins NDPC to commemorate National Privacy Week
The Nigerian Communications Commission is pleased to join the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and stakeholders across the globe to commemorate the National Privacy Week 2026, a flagship event held annually in alignment with the Global Privacy Day, every January 28th. Under the theme ‘”Privacy in the Era of Emerging Technologies: Trust, Ethics and Innovation’’ this year’s…
Why Terra Industries Had to Go to Silicon Valley, By Olumide Awoyemi
When Terra Industries, a Nigerian defence technology startup, recently announced an $11.75 million funding round led by Silicon Valley venture firm 8VC, many celebrated it as a triumph of Nigerian innovation. Co-founded by 22-year-old Nathan Nwachuku and 26-year-old Maxwell Maduka, Terra is currently protecting assets valued at approximately $11 billion across Nigeria—hydropower plants, mines, and…
What does Dangote really want?, By Simbo Olorunfemi
“There is no doubt that the coming into the market by Dangote Refinery will upend rules, traditions, and conventions as the industry has known it, as what Dangote has done in setting up such a massive refinery is to disrupt the industry within and without, at home and abroad. It would thus be naive on…
NASENI Launches Inter-Agency Innovation Competition for MDAs
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is excited to announce the launch of an Inter-Agency Innovation Competition & Awards aimed at harnessing innovation, promoting collaboration and creativity among Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government. NASENI has the statutory mission “to develop and maintain a dynamic infrastructure to drive Nigeria’s…
