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.

Dr Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu’s journey from Lagos to the University of Saskatchewan has taken her from law student to professor and now dean of the College of Law. Here is how an unexpected decision to pursue graduate studies in Canada shaped a remarkable academic career.

South Africa’s Romanda Hombir has claimed the Miss World Africa 2026 title after reaching the Top 6 at the Miss World finale in Vietnam. Eritrea’s Snit Habteab Tewoldemedhin also made the Top 6, while Nigeria’s Tamunosoye Karibi-George finished in the Top 12.

From energy access consulting to leading Consistent Energy and advocating for renewable energy policy, Dr. Segun Adaju is helping build a more reliable power future for Nigeria.

Nigerian-American entrepreneur Olamide Olowe is stepping down as chief executive of skincare company Topicals, with former Fenty Beauty general manager Sukiana Chancy taking over the role as the brand enters its next phase of growth.

Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has surpassed four billion total views on YouTube, marking another major milestone in his growing list of global achievements.

From Dangote Group’s 30,000+ direct employees to thousands of workers across Nigeria’s biggest banks and construction firms, these companies have built some of the country’s largest private-sector workforces.

Nigerian-founded semiconductor company ChipMango has secured $1.9 million in seed funding to expand its engineering operations, strengthen its talent development platform and grow across Africa, Europe and the United States.

From Goldman Sachs and BCG to Helios Investment Partners, Fope Adelowo has built a career at the intersection of capital, technology and African growth.

The biggest financial mistake most salary earners make is not one big purchase — it is five quiet habits that repeat every payday. Spending before budgeting. Using debt for daily expenses. Skipping an emergency fund. Inflating your lifestyle with every raise. And saving whatever is left at the end of the month, which is almost always nothing. We broke down all five and exactly how to fix them.

Fola leads the 18th Headies nominations with 10 nods, joining Omah Lay, Wizkid, Mavo, Davido and Ayra Starr in a competitive 2026 awards race.