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 […]
The Price of Cheap Deals: Data, Power and the New Battle for Nigeria’s Digital Market
In Nigeria today, a student in Ilorin can order a wristwatch cheaper than transport fare. A tailor in Abuja can buy sewing accessories at prices once seen only in foreign catalogues. And a trader in Onitsha can browse thousands of items without stepping into a market. The platform enabling many of these transactions is […]
Nigeria Misses OPEC Oil Production Target for Sixth Straight Month Despite January Uptick
Nigeria’s crude oil production recorded a modest increase in January 2026 but still fell short of the 1.5 million barrels per day (mbpd) quota allocated by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, extending the country’s compliance gap to six consecutive months. According to OPEC’s Monthly Oil Market Report, Nigeria produced 1.459 mbpd in January, […]
Birmingham to Host National Digital Awards in May 2026
Birmingham is gearing up to host the National Digital Awards 2026, a black-tie event recognising excellence in the digital industry. Scheduled for 22nd May 2026 at The Birmingham Conference and Events Centre and Holiday Inn, the awards are expected to attract over 500 professionals, including designers, developers, marketers, and digital agencies from across the UK. […]
