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3,562 young innovators and a 120-biker convoy hit the streets of Abuja on Independence Day for the !

A massive show of momentum setting the stage for Abuja Tech Week 2026 (Nov 24–26).
Read the full recap 👇
https://indexprima.com/3562-young-nigerians-120-bikers-join-abuja-tech-rally-ahead-of-abuja-tech-week-2026/

Replit just acquired Atta, an Egyptian-founded AI data analytics platform, to bring interactive, AI-driven business intelligence straight into Replit chat

And it all started with a cold email two years ago.
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https://indexprima.com/replit-just-acquired-egyptian-founded-atta-and-the-deal-traces-back-to-a-cold-email-two-years-ago/

Raising capital for your African startup?

AU-Startups is accepting rolling applications from tech founders raising $25K to $1M (Pre-Seed to Series A) with NO deadline.
Connect with active global investors 👇
https://indexprima.com/au-startups-is-taking-rolling-applications-from-african-founders-raising-25k-to-1m-no-deadline-required/

A simple roadside SIM registration could turn your NIN into someone else's criminal record.

Here is how fraudsters hijack identity data in Nigeria and what you must do to protect your freedom.
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https://indexprima.com/how-a-roadside-sim-registration-scam-in-nigeria-can-turn-your-nin-into-someone-elses-crime/

Africa is joining the global wave of child online safety regulations.

With Gabon enacting social media bans and the DRC Senate targeting under-13s, how feasible is digital age enforcement across the region?
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https://indexprima.com/drc-senate-moves-to-ban-social-media-for-children-under-13-joining-gabon-in-africas-new-age-verification-push/

Building a WhatsApp alternative in Africa is famously tough, but ChatPaddi is taking on the challenge.
Will localized features and tailored UX be enough to beat the network effects of global messaging giants?

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https://indexprima.com/a-nigerian-founders-whatsapp-alternative-chatpaddi-is-betting-against-a-graveyard-of-failed-african-messaging-apps/

At , Grammy-nominated duo raised concerns over the rapid expansion of AI data centers in Africa, citing heavy water and energy strain on local communities.
Can Africa bridge its AI gap while keeping infrastructure sustainable?
https://indexprima.com/grammy-nominated-earthgang-raises-alarm-over-data-center-expansion-in-africa/

Kaduna-based Tomato Jos has secured a $2M naira-denominated, impact-linked debt facility from Sabou Capital.

Key highlights:
• Capitalizes on FG's tomato paste import ban
• Targets 10%+ domestic market share
• Expands processing & smallholder network (60% female farmers)
• Debt returns tied to rural economic impact
A major move turning import dependency into local capacity.

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https://indexprima.com/nigerias-tomato-jos-secures-2-million-debt-deal-as-import-ban-shifts-local-market-dynamics/

The $100,000 US visa fee hit the global tech landscape hard.

Key findings:
• Global H-1B issuances dropped 52%
• Nigerian visa approvals plummeted 86.7%
• F-1 student visas fell 44.7% globally
• O-1 visas fell 10.5% (no easy workaround)

The era of easy physical talent transfer to the US is closing, driving a shift toward remote ex*****on and local hub retention across Africa.
Read the full breakdown 👇
https://indexprima.com/us-visa-surcharge-triggers-52-h-1b-collapse-as-nigerian-entry-drops-86/

3 years of Cardoso at the CBN: landmark reforms vs. economic reality

• FX floating: $1 from ~₦768 (Sept '23) to ~₦1,329
• Foreign reserves hit $55B+ (highest in 18 yrs)
• Verified FX backlogs cleared
A shift toward market transparency, but the cost-of-living pressure remains steep.
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https://indexprima.com/from-%e2%82%a6768-to-%e2%82%a61329-dollar-the-big-numbers-behind-cardosos-3-years-at-the-cbn/