Changpeng Zhao says he will not return to Binance after his pardon, opting instead to focus on education, long-term investments, and advising governments on asset tokenisation.
Uganda Internet Shutdown Costs MTN and Airtel an Estimated $7 Million in Lost Revenue
MTN and Airtel reportedly lost around $7 million in data revenue after a four-day internet shutdown in Uganda, underscoring the economic impact of election-related connectivity restrictions.
NCC Introduces N250,000 Interim Service Authorisation Fee to Promote Telecom Innovation
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) sets a N250,000 fee for Interim Service Authorisation applicants, allowing startups and innovators to test telecom services in a regulated sandbox environment.
Top 5 African Fintechs Raised 43% of Funding in 2025, Early-Stage Startups Left Behind
African fintechs raised $1.4B in 2025, but funding was heavily concentrated among five companies, leaving early-stage startups with limited access to capital, Briter report shows.
ChatGPT, Uber, Temu and Netflix Emerge as World’s Most Downloaded Apps in 2025
Sensor Tower’s State of Mobile 2026 report shows ChatGPT, Uber, Temu and Netflix led global mobile app downloads in 2025 across major categories.
MTN Names Shoyinka Shodunke Executive Head of IT Core Design and Delivery
MTN Group has named Shoyinka Shodunke as Executive: IT Core Design and Delivery, effective March 1, 2026, strengthening its AI-driven digital transformation strategy.
Google Trends Highlights Nigerians’ Growing Interest in Business, Wellness and Self-Development in 2026
Google Trends data from early January 2026 shows Nigerians increasingly searching for entrepreneurship, personal development, health, and skills as they plan for growth.
NIBSS Considers Offline Payment Options to Expand Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
NIBSS is considering offline payment solutions to bring Nigerians with limited internet access into the digital payments ecosystem, while maintaining the role of cash.
Paystack Cuts Off Fansted: Compliance Risks Highlighted for African Startups
Paystack has permanently terminated Fansted due to a “heightened risk profile,” underscoring the importance of compliance, risk-sharing, and provider-agnostic payments for African tech startups.
Top 10 Countries by Mobile Usage in 2025: Nigeria Ranks Among Global Leaders
Global smartphone users spent 5.3 trillion hours on mobile devices in 2025. India led with 1.23 trillion hours, while Nigeria joined the top 10 with 129 billion hours, boosted by social media and AI apps.