Angels are “the first believers” – UK Business Angels Association honours investors backing Britain’s founders
The UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA) named the winners of its 2026 Awards on 9 July, recognising the investors, angel networks and champions doing the most to back early-stage founders across the UK. Denise Quaid, co-founder of AwakenAngels, took home the Investment in Diversity Champion Award, while Jordan Dargue and Helen Oldham, co-founders of Lifted […]
North West Scaleups Get New Growth Platform as SCALE Manchester Debuts in November
Manchester, UK – Growth-stage businesses across England’s North West are set to benefit from a new platform aimed at accelerating innovation, investment and collaboration as SCALE Manchester makes its debut on 25 November 2026. The event, organised by SCALE, will take place at Freight Island, Manchester, bringing together founders, investors, business leaders and ecosystem partners […]
Inside SCALE EXPO & SUMMIT 2026: Powering the Next Generation of UK Scaleups
Organisations backing the United Kingdom’s most ambitious growth-stage companies are set to convene at the SCALE EXPO & SUMMIT 2026, taking place on April 22–23 at the Business Design Centre. Positioned as one of the most influential gatherings for founders and SME leaders, the event will bring together a powerful network of partners actively driving […]
SyndicateRoom Portfolio Secures Over £70 Million in Funding Across Biotech, Fintech, and Logistics
SyndicateRoom has reported a series of significant funding successes across its Access EIS Fund portfolio, totaling over £70 million in new capital within the last six months. The portfolio’s recent achievements include a $9.3 million Series A raise for biotech innovator Antiverse, £10 million for fintech platform Incard, £6 million for e-commerce logistics company Hub […]
Nigeria’s Net Reserves Hit $34.8 Billion in 2025, CBN Highlights Strong External Buffers
Nigeria’s net foreign exchange reserves (NFER) surged to $34.80 billion at the end of 2025, marking a 50.58 percent increase from the $23.11 billion recorded in 2024, and a remarkable 772.18 percent rise compared to the $3.99 billion recorded in 2023, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In a statement on Monday, […]
Britain’s Tech Investment Surge in 2025
After a cautious stretch that followed the global post-pandemic investment surge, the United Kingdom’s technology ecosystem has staged a decisive comeback. In 2025, UK venture capital investment climbed 35% year-on-year to reach $23.6 billion — the first annual growth in four years. The figure represents more than recovery; it reflects renewed confidence in Britain’s ability […]
Afrobeats, Policy and the Future of Nigeria’s Creative Economy
……..A Conversation with Professor Funmi Arewa Nigeria’s creative sector is no longer just cultural expression — it is an economic strategy. In an exclusive interview with Età, Professor Funmi Arewa shares insights from her research on Afrobeats, creative value chains, policy gaps, and the future of Nigeria’s creative industries in a rapidly evolving technological era. […]
Emporium: How Aisha Abubakar is Redefining Skincare in Africa
For Aisha Abubakar, entrepreneurship was never just about building a business — it was about solving real problems while balancing real life. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration and Political Science and additional leadership training, she developed the discipline to lead ventures and the empathy to understand people’s needs. As a wife […]
Abuja Moves Toward Digital Tax System as FCT-IRS Courts Stakeholders
In Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, taxation is beginning to sound less like a demand — and more like a conversation. Inside a stakeholder forum in Abuja, officials of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) met with businesses, professionals and public institutions to discuss the implementation of the new tax framework that took effect […]
Nigeria Moves to Reclaim Oil Wealth From System Leakages
For decades, Nigeria’s oil wealth has been described as abundant — yet the benefits have often appeared distant from everyday citizens. Budgets struggle, states depend heavily on federal allocations, and public services remain underfunded despite strong production capacity. This week, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed an executive order designed to change that long-standing contradiction. The […]
