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Africa.businessinsider
· May 26

Egypt, South Africa lead Africa’s smartphone growth as Nigeria slumps in Q1 2025

Africa’s smartphone market grew by 6% year-on-year in Q1 2025, with 19.4 million units shipped, marking the continent’s eighth consecutive quarter of growth, according to Canalys data. Egypt and South Africa led the growth with 34% and 14% increases respectively, driven by government policies, network expansion, and improved consumer confidence,...
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Africa.businessinsider
Africa.businessinsider
· May 18

France injects €100 million support into Nigeria’s creative economy

Nigeria and France have strengthened bilateral relations with France committing up to €100 million in concessionary funding to support Nigeria’s creative infrastructure. Nigeria’s Minister of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, emphasized that the funding aims to empower talent, create jobs, and position Nigeria as Africa’s creative capital....
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