If you still think Africa’s tech space is just about a few popular countries everybody keeps repeating, then you’re missing what is really happening on the ground. The shift has been quiet but serious. New countries are rising, old giants are being challenged, and the real ranking now depends on what you are measuring, not…

If you look closely at how money moves across East Africa today, you will notice something important, wealth is no longer just about big GDP numbers or natural resources sitting in the ground. What really separates the stronger economies from the struggling ones is how well they turn opportunities into real growth that people can…

Southern Africa’s economy in 2026 is not moving in one direction, and that is what makes it important to understand properly. Some countries are clearly building steady growth backed by resources, reforms, and infrastructure, while others are still trying to stabilise after years of structural challenges. What is happening now is a mix of opportunity…

In today’s world, smartphones are no longer just devices for calls and social media, they have become part of everyday survival, from banking and business to entertainment and learning. What is shaping the 2026 smartphone market is not just brand popularity, but how deeply each phone fits into the financial reality of users, especially in…

Nigeria’s nightlife economy has evolved into a serious commercial force, no longer just about music and drinks but about structured hospitality, tourism inflows, and lifestyle branding. Nowhere is this more visible than in Lagos, where nightlife has become a defining part of the city’s global identity. Recent transaction data from payment platforms like Moniepoint shows…

Nigeria’s nightlife economy has quietly evolved into one of the most resilient segments of the country’s consumer market. Even under sustained pressure from inflation, FX volatility, and rising energy costs, urban demand for premium leisure experiences continues to expand. Nowhere is this more evident than in Lagos, where new lounges, rooftop bars, and hybrid food-and-drink…

Opening a retail shop inside a major Nigerian mall, whether at Ikeja City Mall, The Palms, or Jabi Lake Mall, remains one of the most attractive yet misunderstood business opportunities in 2026. On the surface, it offers premium foot traffic, aspirational branding, and access to middle- and upper-income consumers. Beneath that, however, lies a capital-intensive,…

Nigeria’s skincare industry is no longer an emerging niche; it is a fast-maturing consumer market shaped by a young population, rising beauty awareness, and the rapid adoption of social commerce. With the market valued at approximately $1.07 billion in 2025 and projected to reach $1.83 billion by 2034, the opportunity is substantial, but so is…

Nigeria’s bookstore business in 2026 sits at an interesting crossroads. On one hand, demand for printed educational materials, especially textbooks, remains strong. On the other, inflation, declining discretionary income, and the steady rise of digital reading are reshaping how Nigerians buy and consume books. From an industry standpoint, the Nigerian book market generated an estimated…

The wig and weave business in Nigeria has moved beyond a side hustle into a structured, high-demand retail and import-driven industry. From university campuses in Ibadan to premium salons in Lekki and Wuse, human hair extensions have become a recurring beauty expense rather than a luxury purchase. As a market analyst tracking consumer behavior, supply…