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SpaceX Enters IPO Quiet Period, Fueling Expectations of Landmark 2026 Public Listing

SpaceX has reportedly entered a regulatory quiet period, a key signal that the Elon Musk-led company is advancing plans for a potential 2026 IPO that could become the largest in history....

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Crypto Updates

Binance Introduces Binance Junior: A Safe, Parent-Guided Crypto Savings App for Children and Teens

Binance has launched Binance Junior, a secure, parent-controlled crypto sub-account for users aged 6–17. The app focuses on financial literacy, safe savings, and early exposure to digital assets—without trading or speculation.

UK Passes Landmark Law Granting Crypto and Digital Assets Full Property Rights

The UK has enacted the Property Act (Digital Assets etc.) 2025, giving cryptocurrencies and other digital assets official legal property…

West Africa Stablecoin Summit 2025: Why Stablecoins Are Redefining Payments and Financial Access in Nigeria

At the West Africa Stablecoin Summit 2025 in Abuja, experts explored how stablecoins are revolutionizing remittances, cross-border payments, and financial…

South Korean Police Officers Charged in $186 Million Crypto Laundering Bribery Case Linked to Voice-Phishing Network

Two senior South Korean police officers have been indicted for accepting bribes from operators of an illegal crypto-exchange ring that…

Interviews

How Invisible Risk Teams Protect Nigerians from Online Fraud

Fraud in Nigeria’s fintech space is rising fast, fuelled by AI-powered scams and identity theft. In this exclusive interview, VitalSwap’s Compliance Chief, Christopher Gunias, reveals how invisible risk teams battle fraud behind the scenes—and what

Jeff Bezos Warns of AI Investment Bubble but Predicts Long-Term Transformation

Jeff Bezos cautions investors about the hype surrounding artificial intelligence, comparing today’s AI boom to past bubbles like biotech and…

Qualcomm Strengthens PC Leadership with Record-Breaking AI-Ready Processors

Qualcomm launches Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme and Snapdragon X2 Elite processors, delivering record-breaking AI performance, multi-day battery life, and ultra-premium…

How Precious Eboh Okiya is redefining Nollywood filmmaking with AI

Known in digital creative circles as The AI Queen, Precious Eboh Okiya is not just a tech founder; she is…

Start-up Reviews

Chowdeck Hits 2 Million Users, Showcasing Rapid Growth in Nigerian Food Delivery Market

Chowdeck, Nigeria’s rising food delivery platform, surpasses 2 million registered users and 1 million orders, highlighting strong market adoption and record-breaking Big Black Friday performance.

African Startup Funding Plunges to $162M in November 2025 as Investment Activity Slows

Startup funding in Africa dropped to $162 million in November 2025—a sharp 63% fall from October. Equity dominated the month’s…

OPay Expands Nationwide Presence with New Upgraded Office in Ibadan

OPay has opened a newly upgraded office in Ibadan to improve customer support, enhance merchant services, and advance financial inclusion…

Nigeria’s Startup Funding Climbs to $93.4 Million in October 2025, Rising 130.6%

Nigeria’s startups raised $93.4 million in October 2025, a 130.6% surge driven by Moniepoint’s $90 million round and rising early-stage…

Industry Analysis

Nigeria Records 29% Smartphone Shipment Growth in Q3 2025 as Stable Naira Boosts Demand — Omdia

A new Omdia report shows Nigeria’s smartphone shipments jumped 29% in Q3 2025, driven by Naira stability, increased imports, and stronger demand for sub-$150 devices. Africa also saw a major rebound in smartphone sales.

Nigeria’s 5G Adoption Stalls at 3% as High Costs and Infrastructure Gaps Slow Progress — NCC, GSMA

Despite major investments by telecom operators, only 3% of Nigerian internet users are on 5G. NCC and GSMA data reveal…

Africa’s AI Funding Slumps to $14 Million in Q3 2025 as Global Investment Surges

AI startups in Africa raised just $14 million in Q3 2025—only 0.03% of global investment. Discover why the continent lags…

Nigeria’s Inflation Falls to 16.05%: What It Means for Fintech Growth

Nigeria’s inflation eased to 16.05% in October 2025, offering fintech companies new opportunities in payments, microloans, and savings solutions. Explore…

Founder Sportlight

African Women Tech Founders Surpass $45 Million in Funding by September 2025

Despite a tough investment climate, African female-led startups raised over $45.4 million by September 2025. Here are the women founders who secured $1 million or more this year across sectors including fintech, biotech, agritech, healthtech,

Meet 10 Owners of CBN-Licensed Mobile Money Operators in Nigeria

From OPay and Paga to PalmPay and PiggyVest, meet 10 influential founders and investors behind Nigeria’s licensed mobile money operators…

Meet the Owners Powering Nigeria’s Smartphone Boom

Nigeria’s smartphone market is booming, driven by major retail chains like SLOT, Pointek, 3CHUB, Phonemart, and Spectrum Phones. Meet the…

Larry Ellison Returns to the Top: Oracle Co-Founder Nears $400 Billion Fortune

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison is back in the spotlight as his fortune nears $400 billion, driven by Oracle’s AI-powered cloud…

Social Tech

TikTok Restricts Late-Night Live Streaming in Nigeria Amid Ongoing Safety Review

TikTok has temporarily blocked Nigerian creators from going live at night as part of a safety investigation, affecting creator engagement, monetisation, and influencer campaigns across the country.

Odunlade Adekola’s “Warlord: Olori Ogun” Opens With ₦38.1M, Leads Nigerian Box Office

The Nollywood epic “Warlord: Olori Ogun” by Odunlade Adekola earns ₦38.1 million in its first weekend, topping the Nigerian box…

How to Save Mobile Data This Detty December: 5 Proven Tips to Cut Costs

Detty December means more online activity—and higher data usage. Learn five effective ways to save mobile data, reduce spending, and…

Google, LinkedIn and TikTok Deleted 28 Million+ Nigerian Accounts in 2024 Amid Rising Online Fraud — NITDA

NITDA reports that Google, LinkedIn and TikTok removed over 28 million Nigerian accounts in 2024 due to fraud, impersonation and…