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Crypto Updates

Gemini Raises IPO Price Range, Targets $3 Billion Valuation Amid Crypto Boom

Crypto exchange Gemini, backed by the Winklevoss twins, lifts IPO price range to $24–$26 per share, targeting a $3.08 billion valuation as investor demand for digital assets surges.

HashKey to Launch $500 Million Digital Asset Treasury Fund in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s largest licensed crypto exchange, HashKey, announces a $500 million Digital Asset Treasury fund focusing on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and…

Nigeria Slips to 6th as India and U.S. Lead in Chainalysis 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index

Chainalysis’ 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index ranks India first and the U.S. second, while Nigeria falls to sixth amid growing…

SEC warns Nigerians against unregistered trading platform CMTrading 

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public warning against CMTrading, a cryptocurrency and commodities trading platform, over…

Interviews

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 a force at the intersection of storytelling and artificial intelligence.

Meet HiPrep the Nigerian edtech set to scale its AI-powered tutor with Mastercard Foundation Fellowship

HiPrep Online, a Nigerian edtech startup, has been named one of the 12 select startups for the third cohort of…

We want a future where African art is accepted, artists earn royalties and culture builds wealth,”- Adaobi Orajiaku of AtSur

For Adaobi Orajiaku, art and blockchain are not just passions; they are personal missions. As the founder and CEO of…

Bridging the Tech Skills Gap: An Interview with Jonathan Enudeme, Founder Zummit Africa

Jonathan Enudeme is a driving force behind democratizing AI in Africa. As Founder and CEO of Zummit Africa and co-founder…

Start-up Reviews

Flutterwave Clarifies Bank of Ghana Suspension, Confirms Core Services Remain Operational

African fintech giant Flutterwave has responded to the Bank of Ghana’s suspension of certain remittance services, assuring customers and stakeholders that its core financial operations remain unaffected.

FuturePay Partners with Flutterwave to Simplify Payments Across Africa

FuturePay has partnered with Flutterwave to streamline cross-border payments in Africa, enabling faster collections, payouts, and B2B transactions across 34…

Paystack and FAAN Modernize Airport Access with Cashless Payments

Paystack and FAAN have launched a new cashless payment system using prepaid NFC cards to simplify airport access fees in…

Empowering Youth Innovation: Orange Summer Challenge Fuels Africa & Middle East’s Brightest Minds

Orange Summer Challenge nurtures young innovators, awarding top startups like Plastikoo, MEPS, and Leevlong for pioneering sustainable and impactful solutions….

Industry Analysis

Nigerian Firms Dedicate Over 30% of IT Budgets to Privacy Protection Amid AI Adoption – Report

A new report reveals that 40% of Nigerian companies allocate more than 30% of their IT budgets to privacy protection, showing a strong commitment to responsible AI adoption.

Nigeria’s 70% Broadband Goal at Risk as NCC Reports Another Decline in July 2025

Nigeria’s 70% Broadband Goal at Risk as NCC Reports Another Decline in July 2025…

How 230 million digital jobs will be created in Africa by 2030

A recent May 2025 SAP Africa research report, conducted in 2022/2023, which focuses on digital jobs for a progressive economy,…

0MB/s in Maryland, 1.1MB/s in Ojota, see internet speed for MTN, Airtel and Glo across 13 areas in Lagos

Early this year, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) gave the green light for a 50% hike in telecom tariffs…

Founder Sportlight

58% of Nigerian women experience online abuse, Gatefield report reveals

The “State of Online Harms in Nigeria 2024” report, conducted by Gatefield with funding from Luminate, reveals a stark reality:

The Ekehs: Digital Father and Son shine at Thisday Awards 

History was made on the evening of Monday, January 27, in Lagos at the colourful Thisday Awards ceremony when serial…

Justin Sun eats Banana art he bought for $6.3 million 

Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun has consumed the Banana art he acquired for a whopping $6.3 million….

How Sefa Ikyaator is transforming B2B financing in Nigeria with Suplias

In Nigeria, mom-and-pop shops are the very foundation of the retail sector, which remains largely informal and accounts for about…

Social Tech

Snapchat Launches AI-Powered Text-to-Image Feature ‘Imagine Lens’: How to Use It

Snapchat introduces Imagine Lens, a generative AI text-to-image tool for Lens+ and Snapchat+ Platinum users. Learn how to use Imagine Lens to create AI-powered images directly within the app.

Kenya Backs Digital Creators with New Tools and Training Opportunities

Kenya’s Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy is rolling out new tools, training, and infrastructure to empower digital creators, with…

Access to X, YouTube and Other Online Platforms Restricted in Turkey, NetBlocks Reports

Internet monitor NetBlocks confirms restricted access to X, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, and Facebook in Turkey amid opposition party rallies…

Mazerance Deepens Collaboration With Nigerian Storyteller to Showcase Global Creativity

Mazerance partners with Nigerian storyteller Christopher Joseph Bassey (Topher) to enhance narrative design and player engagement in its upcoming psychological…