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.

Every year, a handful of reports remind the global investment community that Africa is not a single market with a single story. Bloomberg’s 2026 edition of its African Startups to Watch list, its second, is one of the more useful ones.

Lagos is making a strong case for global investment. At the Invest Lagos 3.0 Summit, government leaders and the Commonwealth highlighted the city’s growing role in trade, technology and finance, with a shared vision of turning Lagos into Africa’s leading investment hub.

Nigeria has a new queen. Tamunosoye Karibi-George claimed the Miss World Nigeria 2026 crown after an impressive performance at the national pageant in Lagos. Beyond the glamour, the 26-year-old advocate is preparing to represent the country on the global stage in Vietnam while promoting inclusion for children with special needs through her Beyond Labels initiative.

Sunny Dolat wrote a book called Not African Enough after a Kenyan designer was told her work was not colourful enough to be African. That was 2016. Since then, he has co-curated the landmark Africa Fashion exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, helped build Heva Fund and landed on the BoF 500 list of people shaping global fashion.

Tobi Amusan’s incredible 2026 season keeps getting better. The Nigerian world record holder raced to victory at the New Taipei Athletics Open in Taiwan, clocking 12.72 seconds to set a new meet record. Fresh from her Diamond League triumph in Rabat, Amusan continues to prove why she remains one of the world’s most dominant hurdlers and one of Nigeria’s brightest sporting icons.

Another Nigerian talent is heading to the Premier League. Eighteen-year-old Zadok Yohanna has secured a five-year move to Brighton & Hove Albion after an impressive breakthrough season in Sweden with AIK Stockholm. From a local academy in Nigeria to one of England’s most exciting clubs, his journey is a testament to the growing global impact of Nigerian football talent.

African football has produced some of the most unforgettable moments in World Cup history. As the world gears up for the 2026 tournament, we revisit five iconic moments that showcased Africa’s talent, resilience, and ability to captivate the global football stage.

Protecting the environment does not always require big projects. From reducing waste and saving water to supporting local businesses and planting trees, small everyday actions can create lasting change. Here’s how you can make a difference this World Environment Day.

As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, here are the African countries with the highest number of World Cup appearances and the legacies they have built along the way

African music continues to claim its place on the world’s biggest stages, and this time, four Nigerian superstars are helping provide the soundtrack to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, football’s biggest event.
Davido, Burna Boy, Rema, and Ayra Starr have all been selected for the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album, placing Afrobeats at the heart of a project designed to unite fans across continents through music and sport.