Nigeria’s Fintech Crisis: Over $200 Million Lost as Startup Failures Surge
Nigeria’s fintech sector, once hailed as a beacon of innovation and investment in Africa, is witnessing an alarming surge in…
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NCC Pushes Solar Energy to Cut Telecoms’ Diesel Dependency and Costs
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is spearheading a new initiative to promote solar energy adoption within the telecom sector. This…
Sycamore MD: Fintech and AI Can Multiply Nigeria’s Retail Investors Tenfold in 5 Years
Oluwagbenga Magbagbeola, Managing Director of Sycamore Investment and Asset Management, explained the company’s transition from peer-to-peer lending into regulated asset…
CBN Clarifies BVN Charges: Enrolment Still Free for Nigerians at Home, $50 Fee Applies Only to Diaspora Service
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has addressed concerns circulating on social media about alleged new or hidden charges associated…
Wall Street Awaits Payrolls Report as U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady
U.S. stock index futures were mostly flat on Thursday as investors braced for the release of the monthly nonfarm payrolls…
Telcos Blame NIMC Migration for SIM Service Disruptions, Apologize to Subscribers
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has addressed the recent disruptions in SIM-related services across the country,…
Experts Call for Unified Cybersecurity Strategy to Combat Rising Threats in Nigeria
In response to increasing cyberattacks threatening Nigeria’s economy and digital infrastructure, ICT experts at the 2025 Cybersecurity Forum in Abuja…
AI and Blockchain Join Forces to Solve Each Other’s Limitations, Ushering in a New Digital Era
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs), and blockchain once seemed like two parallel revolutions. AI…
Flutterwave Cuts Workforce in Kenya and South Africa Amid IPO Preparations
Flutterwave, the African fintech giant, has downsized its operations in Kenya and South Africa by laying off approximately 50 percent…
OpenAI Denies Partnership with Robinhood Over Stock Token Giveaway
OpenAI has clarified that it has no affiliation with Robinhood’s recent stock token promotion involving its brand. Earlier this week,…
Microsoft to Lay Off 4% of Workforce as AI Investments Pressure Margins
Microsoft has announced it will cut nearly 4% of its global workforce, equating to roughly 9,000 jobs, as it looks…
Nigeria’s ISP Market Shrinks as Economic Crunch Drives Consumers to Mobile Internet
New data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) reveals that the number of active internet users relying on Internet Service…
Nigeria Pushes for Digital Sovereignty with MTN’s $150M Dabengwa Data Centre Launch
The Federal Government of Nigeria has thrown its full support behind local cloud hosting and digital infrastructure development with the…
More networks, less value: Irony of Nigeria’s telecom landscape
Despite the licensing of over 40 Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) since 2022, telecom…
Apple Considers Anthropic and OpenAI to Reinvent Siri with Advanced AI Integration
Apple is in advanced talks with leading artificial intelligence firms Anthropic and OpenAI to potentially integrate their large language models…
Interswitch’s New Campaign Showcases Fintech’s Human Impact Across Africa
Interswitch, a leading digital payments and commerce company in Africa, has launched a new Masterbrand campaign that emphasizes its behind-the-scenes…
Intel CEO Considers Pivot from Costly 18A Chips to Focus on Promising 14A Technology
Intel’s new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, is considering a major shift in the company’s chip manufacturing strategy by potentially moving away…
SEC Urges AI Surveillance to Future-Proof Nigeria’s Capital Market
The Director-General of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has called for the adoption of Artificial Intelligence…
OpenAI Denies Plans to Use Google’s AI Chips at Scale Amid Industry Speculation
OpenAI has clarified that it has no current plans to adopt Google’s in-house AI chips for its products, following reports…
Smartcomply Launches Partner Programme to Strengthen Africa’s Cybersecurity Ecosystem
Smartcomply, a leading African cybersecurity and compliance solutions provider, has unveiled its new Smartcomply Partner Programme aimed at building a…
Elon Musk’s xAI Secures $10 Billion in Debt and Equity Funding to Boost AI Expansion
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has successfully raised $5 billion through debt financing alongside a separate $5 billion strategic…
Bitget Launches Institutional Crypto Services to Empower Nigeria’s Fintech Industry
Bitget, a global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has launched a new suite of institutional services in Nigeria aimed at…
216 Chinese Investors Target Nigeria’s Key Sectors After Landmark Nigeria-China Summit
At the recent Nigeria-China Sustainable Business Bilateral Trade and Investment Summit held on June 23, 2025, in Lagos, over 216…
Ultra App Launches in Nigeria, Ushering in a New Era of Seamless Financial Payments
Nigeria’s financial technology landscape has taken a significant leap forward with the launch of Ultra App, a digital financial solution…
Nigerian Bank Compliance Chiefs Call for AI-Driven Risk Management to Tackle Financial Crime
The Association of Chief Compliance Officers of Banks in Nigeria (ACCOBIN) has advocated for the integration of artificial intelligence (AI)…
NCC Champions New Policy to License Community Networks for Rural Connectivity
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has proposed a policy initiative to license and support the development of community networks in…
ATII to Spearhead Africa’s Tech-Driven Industrial Revolution at Inaugural African Industrial Forum
The African Technology and Innovation Institutes (ATII) has announced the inaugural African Industrial Forum (AIF), a major initiative to catalyze…
FinTech Seeks Improved Data Ecosystem For Credit Score Metrics
The Managing Director of Sofri, Mr. Paul Adebayo, has emphasized the urgent need for a more robust and efficient data…
US Stock Futures Climb as Micron Boosts AI Optimism; Investors Eye GDP and Fed Signals
U.S. stock futures advanced on Thursday, buoyed by strong earnings from Micron Technology that sparked investor optimism about the AI…
Trump-Backed Crypto Firm Plans Stablecoin Audit and New App Amid Token Trade Speculation
World Liberty Financial (WLF), the cryptocurrency platform backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, is planning to release an audit of…