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MTN Nigeria Fintech Revenue Soars 58% on Airtime Lending Surge
MTN Nigeria recorded a significant 57.9% year-on-year jump in its fintech revenue, reaching ₦36.1 billion in Q1…
African Start-ups Raise $803M in Q1 2025 as Investor Confidence Rebounds
African start-ups raised a remarkable $803 million in Q1 2025 across 163 deals, marking a 43% increase from the…
OpenAI Moves to Acquire AI Coding Startup Windsurf in Landmark $3 Billion Deal
In a strategic move to expand its influence in the AI-powered software development market, OpenAI has entered an…
Nigerian Business Leaders Share Survival Tactics for Startups Battling Economic…
At a time when economic uncertainty looms large over Nigeria’s startup ecosystem, several industry leaders have…
Accelerex and ITEX Join Zone’s Blockchain Network for Real-Time Payment…
Nigeria's top payment terminal service providers, Accelerex and ITEX, have announced their integration into Zone's…
Nigeria Leads AI Innovation at Dubai Forum: A Bold Step for Global Tech Diplomacy
Nigeria made a powerful statement at the Dubai AI Week 2025, underscoring its rising influence in the global…
U.S. Pushes to Break Up Google’s Ad-Tech Monopoly Following Judge’s Ruling
The U.S. Department of Justice has taken a bold step by seeking a breakup of Google's ad-tech business after a…
Bybit Enters Traditional Markets with U.S. Stocks and Commodities in Bold…
Bybit, a prominent crypto exchange, is diversifying its offerings by adding U.S. stocks and commodities like gold…
Nigeria to Meta: Exiting Won’t Erase Violations or Deter Accountability
Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has firmly responded to Meta’s warning…
Markets Rebound as Hopes Rise for U.S.-China Trade Talks Amid Global Economic…
Global stock markets rebounded strongly on Friday following signs that the United States and China may return to…
Nigeria eGovernment Summit 2025 to Spotlight PPPs as Catalyst for Digital…
The 2025 edition of the Nigeria eGovernment Summit is gearing up to advance digital governance through the…
Nigeria Emerges as Africa’s Fastest-Growing Web3 Developer Hub
Nigeria has become Africa's fastest-growing Web3 developer hub, contributing 4% of all new global Web3 developers,…
FG Launches E-Invoicing Committee to Combat Tax Evasion and Boost Revenue
The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Electronic Invoicing Inter-Agency Steering Committee to…
CBEX Reboots Amid Fraud Probes and Regulatory Warnings, Lures Fresh Investors with…
Despite a federal investigation and a reported N1.2 trillion loss impacting over 600,000 Nigerians, Crypto Bridge…
Nigeria Moves to Update Telecom Law to Match AI, 5G, and Digital Economy Realities
Nigeria is finally taking concrete steps to bring its telecommunications laws up to speed with today’s tech-driven…
Trump Officials Consider Major Changes to Biden’s AI Chip Export Rules
The Trump administration is reportedly considering changes to a Biden-era rule that limits global access to…
Intel Gains Interest in Test Chips for Advanced 18A Process Amid Foundry Revamp…
Intel’s foundry unit has recently garnered attention from several of its contract manufacturing customers who are…
Nigerian Telcos Commit Over $1 Billion to Chinese Network Gear in Major…
Telecommunication operators in Nigeria have placed orders exceeding $1 billion for network equipment from Chinese…
FactCheck Africa Partners Meta’s Language Technology to Fight War Against…
In a major step toward combating digital misinformation across Africa, AI-powered fact-checking platform…
Nigeria’s Cold Chain Market: A N160bn Goldmine for Investors Battling Post-Harvest…
Nigeria’s cold chain sector, valued at N160 billion as of 2023, is revealing massive investment potential as it…
Telecom Stakeholders Push for Stronger Legislation and Regulatory Independence in…
Stakeholders in Nigeria's telecom sector are calling for stronger legislative measures to safeguard the industry…
CAFS 2025: How Canada and Africa Are Joining Forces to Drive Fintech Innovation…
As fintech reshapes economies around the world, 2025 marks a turning point for deeper collaboration between Canada…
DeepSeek AI App Restored in South Korea After Privacy Compliance Updates
Chinese AI service DeepSeek is now back on South Korean app stores after a two-month suspension that followed…
Emerging Economies Show Greater Trust in AI, Survey Finds
A new global survey from the University of Melbourne and KPMG reveals that people in emerging economies are more…
Google Opens 2025 Software Engineering Apprenticeship Applications in Paris
Google has officially opened applications for its 2025 Software Engineering Apprenticeship program in Paris,…
MTN Ghana Confirms Data Breach Affecting 5,700 Customers, Launches Investigation
MTN Ghana has officially confirmed that approximately 5,700 of its customers may have been affected by a recent…
Nigeria’s SEC Recognizes Crypto as Securities: What It Means for the…
In a landmark move, Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially classified cryptocurrencies…
Nigeria Ranks 105th Globally in 5G/4G Network Index, 9th in Africa
Nigeria has ranked 105th globally and 9th in Africa on the Opensignal Global Network Excellence Index, which…
Nigerian Senate Calls for Responsible Innovation in Fintechs, Tightens Regulatory…
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s fintech sector have been urged to innovate responsibly as the Senate looks to strengthen…
SERAP Urges Zuckerberg and Meta to Pay $220M Fine and Compensate Victims for…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called for Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta…