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South Africa Tops Bolt’s Global Dash Cam Rankings as Nigeria Emerges a Strong Contender

Airport Transport Wars: How Bolt Gained Official Access at Nigerian Airports

Competition between airport taxi operators and e-hailing drivers is reshaping Nigeria’s airport transport system, with Bolt emerging as the only ride-hailing firm with an approved…

By: Adamu Garba

Paystack Celebrates 10 Years, Unveils The Stack Group as New Holding Company

Paystack has announced The Stack Group as its new parent company as it marks 10 years, signalling a strategic move beyond payments into banking, consumer…

By: Adamu Garba

Global Credit Ratings (GCR) has upgraded FairMoney’s long- and short-term ratings, citing strong earnings, improved portfolio quality, and rising market dominance in Nigeria’s microlending sector.

FairMoney Issues ₦150bn in Loans, Pays ₦7bn Interest to Customers in 12 Months

FairMoney says it issued ₦150 billion in loans and paid over ₦7 billion in savings interest within a year, reinforcing its growing influence in Nigeria’s…

By: Ovie George

Safaricom secures regulatory approval to raise $308 million via corporate bonds for infrastructure upgrades in Kenya and Ethiopia, aiming to enhance connectivity, service quality, and market leadership.

Safaricom to Introduce Pay-As-You-Go Fibre Internet Plans in Kenya

Safaricom is set to launch pay-as-you-go fibre internet services in Kenya, offering daily and weekly plans to boost fixed broadband adoption and connect up to…

By: Wura Obadare

Ghanaian security agencies have arrested nine Nigerians in Accra over alleged cybercrime activities after intelligence from the Cyber Security Authority, rescuing 44 people forced into online scams.

Ghana Nabs Nine Nigerians in Accra Cybercrime Bust, Frees 44 Trafficked Victims

Ghanaian security agencies have arrested nine Nigerians in Accra over alleged cybercrime activities after intelligence from the Cyber Security Authority, rescuing 44 people forced into…

By: Adamu Garba

Taraba State has rolled out an electronic criminal case filing platform powered by the Nigerian Case Management System, enabling faster case processing and improved judicial efficiency.

Taraba State Introduces Digital Criminal Case Filing System for High Courts

Taraba State has rolled out an electronic criminal case filing platform powered by the Nigerian Case Management System, enabling faster case processing and improved judicial…

By: Wura Obadare

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has linked poor telecom service quality in Lagos, Abuja, and other major cities to inadequate network capacity and heavy internet usage in densely populated areas.

NCC Considers Satellite Direct-to-Device Technology to Connect 23 Million Nigerians Without Coverage

Nigeria’s telecom regulator NCC is exploring Satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity to expand mobile coverage to over 23 million underserved Nigerians, citing infrastructure limits and advances…

By: Wura Obadare

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has linked poor telecom service quality in Lagos, Abuja, and other major cities to inadequate network capacity and heavy internet usage in densely populated areas.

Amazon Kuiper Enters Nigeria as NCC Licences New Rival to Starlink

Nigeria’s satellite broadband market is set for increased competition as NCC approves ISP and IDA licences for Amazon Kuiper, challenging Starlink’s dominance….

By: Adamu Garba

Nigeria’s economy is entering a consolidation phase in 2026, NESG says. Here are five major economic trends—from inflation to FX and investment—that startups should plan for.

NESG Outlook: 5 Key Economic Signals Nigerian Startups Must Watch in 2026

Nigeria’s economy is entering a consolidation phase in 2026, NESG says. Here are five major economic trends—from inflation to FX and investment—that startups should plan…

By: Ovie George

MTN South Africa grew its subscriber base to 40.1 million in Q3 2025 but recorded a 2.8% drop in voice revenue and a 5.1% decline in fintech earnings. Data revenue surged 6.4%, driven by rising usage and strong smartphone penetration.

MTN Nigeria Tops Mobile Internet Rankings in 2025, Outperforms Airtel and Glo — nPerf

MTN Nigeria has been ranked the best mobile internet network in 2025, leading Airtel and Glo in speed, browsing, and streaming performance, according to nPerf…

By: Wura Obadare

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