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DEAL: Airtel and SpaceX to Bring Starlink Direct to Cell Connectivity to Nigeria

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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 Fintech for Group Savings Now Live

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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…

Logistics: Yango Invests Undisclosed Amount in Gigmile

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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.…

EU–ECOWAS Scholarship: Meet Five Scholars Advancing West Africa’s Sustainable Energy Transition

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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…

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Azul Acquires Payara | Implications for Enterprise Java Solutions

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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…

O3 Capital Targets ₦95 Billion Festive Spending Boom in Nigeria

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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…

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How FairMoney Powers Financial Inclusion for Nigerian Hustlers

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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…

CBN Revokes Licences of Aso Savings & Union Homes

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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…

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Lagos Data Centre Expansion to Triple Capacity to 218MW by 2030 as Digital Infrastructure Overtakes Traditional Real Estate

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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 Upskills 350,000 Nigerians in AI, Plans to Expand Training

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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…

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Bolt Honours 50 Top Driver-Partners Across Nigeria in 2025 End-of-Year Awards

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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.

Market Watch: Naira Slides to N1,487.01/$ after N2.01 Drop

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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…

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Global Smartphone Shipments to Fall 2.1% in 2026 as High Memory Prices Hit Low-End Devices Hard

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Apple and Samsung are best positioned to withstand the challenges, while Chinese brands might be hit harder.

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Elon Musk Becomes First Person Worth $600 Billion as SpaceX Valuation Hits $800 Billion

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Tesla is a major contributor too; his 12% stake in the electric vehicle company is estimated at $197 billion.

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MENXTT Technologies NG as Your Tech Procurement Concierge

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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,…

Soverli Raises $2.6M Pre-Seed to Bring Secure, Convenient Digital Freedom to Every Smartphone

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Run alongside Android or iOS, it ensures security, auditability, and digital sovereignty.

Innovate Africa Fund Proves ‘Founder-First’ Model | See How

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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 Inflation Eases to 14.45% in November

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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…

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Why Africa Requires Homegrown Trade Finance to Boost Economic Integration

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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 to Train 15,000 Nigerians on Crypto

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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…

Detty December: Quickteller Introduces InsomniaQ

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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…

Aurora Unveils Top 100 Founders List for 2026

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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,…

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Nigerians Are Now Investing in U.S. Stocks, ETFs and Crypto On Chain

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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…

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“Africa’s Food Future on the Brink”, Ogheneovo Ugbebor Warns at DIniti8tive-Agropedia Webinar

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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…

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Quick Tech News Highlights: Nigeria, Africa Close 2025 on a Strong Note

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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…

Understanding Cryptocurrency Beyond the Hype

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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…

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Unpacking the Trends and Innovations Shaping the Future of Intelligent Communication

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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…

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Road Safety: MAN’s Sectoral Group, FRSC Launch 6th ‘Don’t Drink & Drive’ Campaign

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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,…

How Credlock Turns Smartphones into Instant Collateral – Unlocking Fair Credit for Millions

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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.