Nigerian singer Ayra Starr became the first woman to win the Best African Music Act at the 2025 MOBO Awards, marking a milestone in African music.

  Innovative, sustainable models are urgently needed to address Nigeria's persistent economic challenges, which range from rising unemployment and poverty to underutilized agricultural and human resources. One such promising approach is the virtual cooperative model, a digitally powered evolution of traditional cooperative societies. The BeepAgro Palliative Initiative (BPI) is at the...

Kenya’s AgriBot AI platform, backed by African Union funding, has achieved a significant breakthrough in predicting crop yields with 95% accuracy. This innovation is set to tackle food insecurity in drought-prone regions, providing farmers with valuable insights to optimize their harvests. AgriBot’s advanced technology is expected to revolutionize African agriculture, enhancing...

  🌍 Overview of the Informal Sector in Africa The informal sector refers to economic activities that are not regulated or protected by the state. According to the ILO, over 85% of total employment in Africa is informal. This includes street vendors, artisans, small-scale farmers, transport workers, domestic help, and unregistered entrepreneurs. 🇳🇬 Nigeria's Informal...

The Power of Giving More Introduction Welcome to another week of the BPI Story Series — a unique storytelling moment designed to help us connect more deeply with the understanding of BPI products, services, programs, and licenses. At BPI, stories help us see more clearly, understand more deeply, and connect more meaningfully with the vision we are building together. That is why each...