Nigeria’s Internet Usage Declines After 50% Telecom Tariff Hike, Yet MTN Posts Record Data Revenue
Internet usage in Nigeria saw a slight drop following a 50% increase in telecom tariffs approved by the Nigerian Communications…
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Microsoft Officially Shuts Down Skype After 22 Years, Shifting Focus to Teams
Microsoft has officially ended support for Skype after 22 years of service, signaling a shift toward its more modern collaboration…
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 2025, largely fueled…
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 same…
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 agreement to…
Nigerian Business Leaders Share Survival Tactics for Startups Battling Economic Challenges
At a time when economic uncertainty looms large over Nigeria’s startup ecosystem, several industry leaders have come forward with pragmatic…
Accelerex and ITEX Join Zone’s Blockchain Network for Real-Time Payment Settlements
Nigeria’s top payment terminal service providers, Accelerex and ITEX, have announced their integration into Zone’s regulated blockchain network to enhance…
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 digital economy.…
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 Expansion
Bybit, a prominent crypto exchange, is diversifying its offerings by adding U.S. stocks and commodities like gold and crude oil…
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 about potentially pulling Facebook and Instagram…
Markets Rebound as Hopes Rise for U.S.-China Trade Talks Amid Global Economic Concerns
Global stock markets rebounded strongly on Friday following signs that the United States and China may return to the negotiating…
Nigeria eGovernment Summit 2025 to Spotlight PPPs as Catalyst for Digital Governance
The 2025 edition of the Nigeria eGovernment Summit is gearing up to advance digital governance through the strategic use of…
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, the highest in the…
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 oversee the deployment of a new digital…
CBEX Reboots Amid Fraud Probes and Regulatory Warnings, Lures Fresh Investors with New Promises
Despite a federal investigation and a reported N1.2 trillion loss impacting over 600,000 Nigerians, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) has resumed…
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 world. The Nigerian…
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 advanced AI chips, with…
Intel Gains Interest in Test Chips for Advanced 18A Process Amid Foundry Revamp Plans
Intel’s foundry unit has recently garnered attention from several of its contract manufacturing customers who are interested in building test…
Nigerian Telcos Commit Over $1 Billion to Chinese Network Gear in Major Infrastructure Push
Telecommunication operators in Nigeria have placed orders exceeding $1 billion for network equipment from Chinese manufacturers, marking a significant investment…
FactCheck Africa Partners Meta’s Language Technology to Fight War Against Misinformation in Africa
In a major step toward combating digital misinformation across Africa, AI-powered fact-checking platform MyAIFactChecker has officially partnered with Meta’s Language…
Nigeria’s Cold Chain Market: A N160bn Goldmine for Investors Battling Post-Harvest Losses
Nigeria’s cold chain sector, valued at N160 billion as of 2023, is revealing massive investment potential as it struggles to…
Telecom Stakeholders Push for Stronger Legislation and Regulatory Independence in Nigeria’s Telecom Sector
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s telecom sector are calling for stronger legislative measures to safeguard the industry from excessive local interference and…
CAFS 2025: How Canada and Africa Are Joining Forces to Drive Fintech Innovation and Inclusive Growth
As fintech reshapes economies around the world, 2025 marks a turning point for deeper collaboration between Canada and Africa. Leading…
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 concerns over…
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 trusting…
Google Opens 2025 Software Engineering Apprenticeship Applications in Paris
Google has officially opened applications for its 2025 Software Engineering Apprenticeship program in Paris, targeting aspiring tech professionals eager to…
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 data breach…
Nigeria’s SEC Recognizes Crypto as Securities: What It Means for the Industry
In a landmark move, Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially classified cryptocurrencies as securities under the newly updated…
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 evaluates mobile network…