Airtel Africa today announced an agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across all its 14 markets that serve 174 million customers. Through this partnership, Airtel Africa customers with…
Thrifto, a Nigerian financial technology platform reinventing traditional group savings, has officially launched to the public, offering safeguarded group savings with guaranteed payouts for salary earners and traders. After a successful…
Yango Group, a global tech company bringing advanced technology to local communities, has announced a strategic investment through Yango Ventures in Gigmile, a vehicle financing and financial services platform for gig workers in Africa.…
The EU–ECOWAS Scholarship Programme for Sustainable Energy, funded and launched in September 2022 by the European Union in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and delivered by the British Council, is…
Azul, the only company 100% focused on Java, has acquired Payara, a global provider of enterprise-grade solutions for Jakarta EE (Java EE)-based applications and microservices for hybrid and cloud-native deployments. What are the…
Quick Read: Blink Travel Card promotes economic participation among returning Nigerians, expatriates, and tourists Available instantly to use at over 40 million merchants and ATMs nationwide O3 Capital, a Nigerian fintech and the country’s…
Urbanization is reshaping Nigeria’s economic landscape, creating new possibilities for millions of young people who relocate each year in search of opportunity. Cities like Lagos, Kano, and Abuja continue to expand as ambitious Nigerians…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reportedly revoked the operational licences of Aso Savings and Loans Plc and Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc, in a decisive move to enforce regulatory compliance and strengthen the mortgage banking…
Lagos’ data centre market is expanding faster than any other real estate segment, with capacity projected to exceed 218MW by 2030 as global operators deepen their investments in Nigeria’s digital economy.
Microsoft, working in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria, Data Science Nigeria (DSN), and Lagos Business School (LBS), has announced that more than 350,000 Nigerians have now been trained in artificial intelligence skills…
At its End-of-Year Driver Awards, Bolt honoured driver-partners in Lagos, while also recognising those across Port Harcourt, Abuja and Benin, among other states.
The Naira lost N2.01 on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, according to data from Naira Rates, driven by fluctuations in market demand and supply. In the parallel market, commonly known as the black market, the Naira is currently exchanging at N1…
In a move set to redefine technology acquisition in Nigeria, MENXTT Technologies NG today officially launched its Tech Concierge Service. The innovative program allows customers across the entire country to procure high-quality laptops,…
Innovate Africa Fund, the early-stage investment vehicle backing African founders at concept stage, has released its inaugural Year in Review, since launching with a $2.5M rollout. The report confirms the Fund has welcomed three portfolio…
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate slowed further in November 2025, dropping to 14.45 per cent, continuing a steady decline in consumer price pressures, official data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show. According to the…
Africa’s quest to trade with itself has never been more urgent. With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) gaining momentum, governments are working to deepen intra-African commerce. The idea of “One African Market” is no longer…
Luno, a global cryptocurrency platform, and AltSchool Africa, an accredited online learning platform, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver high-quality, fully funded crypto education to 15,000 Nigerian residents through a…
Quickteller, powered by the Interswitch Group, has announced the launch of InsomniaQ, a first-of-its-kind, all-night music and entertainment experience set to elevate Lagos’ iconic December experience. The maiden edition will run from the…
The Aurora Tech Award, an award dedicated to supporting outstanding female tech founders from emerging markets, has unveiled its Top 100 founders to watch for 2026. This year, a record 3,400 applications were submitted from 127 countries,…
A new trend is taking over Nigeria’s investing scene: people want one app that handles both U.S. Stocks, ETFs and crypto, without needing a dollar account, a foreign broker, or any complicated setups. And Bitget, the world’s largest…
Africa’s food security is entering its most precarious era yet as climate change accelerates unpredictable weather patterns, devastates livelihoods, and threatens long-term agricultural productivity. This was the central message delivered…
December has been a busy month for tech in Nigeria and across Africa. There have been new investments, major infrastructure updates, and notable innovations as 2025 comes to an end. Startups are attracting more funding, digital…
Imagine scrolling through your social media feed on a normal day. Your favourite music artist is praising a new digital coin. A football star is telling you that crypto changed his life. A popular influencer insists that buying a…
Communication technology continues to evolve, and South African businesses are facing a transformative shift in how they connect with customers and collaborate internally. This is largely driven by rapid advancements in Artificial…
The Beer Sectoral Group (BSG) of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), in partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has officially flagged off the 6th edition of its annual Don’t Drink & Drive (DDD) campaign,…
If Credlock succeeds, millions of Africans will build their financial history through devices they use every hour of the day, not through collateral they do not own.