Africa’s tech ecosystem is expanding rapidly, but accessibility still lags behind. In this interview, Stephanie Egharevba explains why inclusion must go beyond awareness and how founders, developers, and policymakers can build systems that truly work for everyone.

The 12th AMVCAs are making an argument about what African cinema actually is, and the argument is a continental one. Here’s everything you need to know

Lagos extends the 2025 individual tax filing deadline to 14 April 2026, giving residents more time to submit accurate returns via the eTax platform.

A record 27 Black billionaires made the Forbes 2026 list this year — up from 23 in 2025. Their combined wealth stands at $121 billion. Nigeria leads the entire list with four names, including Aliko Dangote at number one as the richest Black person on the planet.

Davido is headlining his very first UK festival this August? The Crystal Palace Bowl in South London will host Davido and Friends on 14 August 2026, his only outdoor show in London this summer.

Filing your tax returns does not have to feel overwhelming. Whether you earn a salary, run a business, or have multiple income streams, this guide breaks down everything you need to know in simple steps. From understanding who needs to file to submitting your returns and getting your Tax Clearance Certificate, you will learn how to stay compliant without the stress.

Did you know Ryan Coogler was $200,000 in student debt while filming Creed — a movie that opened to $42.6 million in its first weekend? A decade later, he negotiated to own the rights to Sinners, the most nominated film in Oscar history. This is not just an awards story. It is a story about a filmmaker who refused to let Hollywood own what he built.

Ryan Coogler has won his first Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for Sinners at the 98th Academy Awards, making history as the second Black writer to win the category.

From finding your signature scent to getting feedback that sounds like it came from a senior professional, your AI assistant is capable of far more than most people realise. Here are five things worth trying today.

Applying to university shouldn’t feel like a lottery. Fiyinfoluwa turned his personal admission struggles into KollegeScout, a platform helping students make informed decisions and connecting universities with the right candidates.

Money is not disappearing in 2026, but it may be harder to manage without the right knowledge. This is why financial literacy is more important now than ever before.

RefinedNG is a Nigerian media platform redefining how Africa is seen and celebrated. We tell positive stories of innovation, resilience, and creativity across business, culture, education, sports, and everyday life. Join us as we spotlight Africa’s excellence, pride, and progress — one inspiring story at a time.

Ankara is more than a fabric. It has become part of how generations of Africans dress, celebrate, create and express identity. Now, Ankara Festival Africa is bringing a festival dedicated to the textile to Lagos in 2027, following more than 15 years of Ankara Festival events across Los Angeles and other North American cities.

From international cinema in the late 1970s to some of Nollywood’s most recognisable productions, Olu Jacobs built a career that crossed borders, genres and generations.

We revisit five memorable screen appearances, including Ashanti, The Dogs of War, Oloibiri and The Royal Hibiscus Hotel, that capture different sides of the legendary actor’s remarkable career.

From post-harvest losses to limited market access and financing, Nyifamu Ogechi Manzo is using Farmatrix to help Nigerian smallholder farmers build more sustainable and profitable agricultural businesses.

The Ember months can put serious pressure on your finances. From overspending and social pressure to last-minute shopping and forgetting January bills, here are five money mistakes to avoid before the year ends.

Nigeria has recorded its first tele-robotic surgery after a patient in Abuja underwent a kidney cancer operation performed remotely by a surgical team in Ogun State. The milestone brings advanced robotic surgery closer to Nigerian patients while opening new possibilities for specialist healthcare access and medical training.

Gift Orban continued his goalscoring form in Turkey, while Calvin Bassey and Tolu Arokodare also delivered important performances for their clubs across Europe.

After losing his Twitter account twice and rebuilding an audience of 100,000 followers each time, Dayo Adedeji turned his understanding of digital attention into Dynasty Africa, a growing marketing and creative agency.

Lagos-based Nigerian artist Uzoma Dunkwu has won an Emmy for his character design work on Marvel Animation’s Eyes of Wakanda. He was recognised in the Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation category for the episode Into the Lion’s Den, addi

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has graduated from the PFA Business School with a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship, completing the programme with Merit while continuing his professional football career.

From blood transfusion policy to state health reform and medical education, Professor Adaeze Oreh has built a career around strengthening the systems behind better healthcare in Nigeria.