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CAF brings Africa Cup of Nations 2025 highlights to Netflix, allowing Sub-Saharan African fans to catch goals, key moments, and match action from the Morocco tournament.AFCON 2025 Daily Highlights Now Available on Netflix Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Some months ago, Moniepoint one of the most funded startups in the country gathered all its engineers from all corners of the world, including outposts in Europe and other African countries under one roof.Moniepoint Launches 2nd Cohort of DreamDevs to Strengthen Africa’s Tech Talent Pipeline
Elon Musk’s xAI tightens Grok’s image editing tools to curb non-consensual deepfake content, introducing geoblocking, subscription limits, and enhanced safeguards globally.xAI Implements Stricter Grok Image Controls Amid Deepfake Concerns
Meta declares its adoption of AI power chatbot as a means to incite revenueMeta to Reduce Reality Labs Workforce by 10% as AI Becomes Strategic Focus
Google is rolling out a new Gemini summarisation shortcut for Android phones, allowing users to get instant summaries of articles, PDFs, and webpages with one tap. Learn how it works, why it matters for users in Nigeria, and what limitations to expect.Google Debuts Personal Intelligence to Make Gemini a More Personalised AI Assistant
CAF brings Africa Cup of Nations 2025 highlights to Netflix, allowing Sub-Saharan African fans to catch goals, key moments, and match action from the Morocco tournament.AFCON 2025 Daily Highlights Now Available on Netflix Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Some months ago, Moniepoint one of the most funded startups in the country gathered all its engineers from all corners of the world, including outposts in Europe and other African countries under one roof.Moniepoint Launches 2nd Cohort of DreamDevs to Strengthen Africa’s Tech Talent Pipeline
Elon Musk’s xAI tightens Grok’s image editing tools to curb non-consensual deepfake content, introducing geoblocking, subscription limits, and enhanced safeguards globally.xAI Implements Stricter Grok Image Controls Amid Deepfake Concerns
Meta declares its adoption of AI power chatbot as a means to incite revenueMeta to Reduce Reality Labs Workforce by 10% as AI Becomes Strategic Focus
Google is rolling out a new Gemini summarisation shortcut for Android phones, allowing users to get instant summaries of articles, PDFs, and webpages with one tap. Learn how it works, why it matters for users in Nigeria, and what limitations to expect.Google Debuts Personal Intelligence to Make Gemini a More Personalised AI Assistant

Crypto

Bitcoin could be set for a strong rebound if the U.S. Federal Reserve announces a rate cut in December, according to deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Key drivers include liquidity shifts, deleveraging, and renewed institutional interest.

Bitcoin Breaks Above $96,000 as Strong Spot Buying Lifts Odds of $100,000 Breakout

Bitcoin jumps past $96,000 in 2026 as spot-driven demand, ETF inflows, and short liquidations fuel optimism for a near-term move toward $100,000….

By: Ovie George

One of the issues that have always plagued the burgeoning crypto industry is hacks and exploits. To cap off a memorable January of 2024, reports emerged yesterday that Ripple Executive Chairman, Chris Larsen suffered a $112 million exploit in his personal account. 

Truebit Token Plunges 99.9% After $26.6 Million Ethereum Exploit Wipes Out Liquidity

Truebit’s TRU token has crashed nearly 100% following a smart contract exploit that drained $26.6 million in Ethereum, triggering a liquidity collapse across decentralised markets….

By: Ovie George

Real-world crypto payments surged 525% in 2025 as Visa-backed DeFi cards processed over $91 million in merchant spending, led by stablecoin-powered transactions.

Visa-Linked Crypto Cards Drive 525% Surge in Real-World Spending in 2025

Real-world crypto payments surged 525% in 2025 as Visa-backed DeFi cards processed over $91 million in merchant spending, led by stablecoin-powered transactions….

By: Ovie George

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.

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…

By: Ovie George

The UK has enacted the Property Act (Digital Assets etc.) 2025, giving cryptocurrencies and other digital assets official legal property status. The reform strengthens ownership rights, clarifies disputes, and positions the UK as a global leader in digital asset regulation.

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 status. The reform strengthens ownership…

By: Ovie George

At the West Africa Stablecoin Summit 2025 in Abuja, experts explored how stablecoins are revolutionizing remittances, cross-border payments, and financial access in Nigeria—now Africa’s leading stablecoin hub with $22 billion in transactions.

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 access in Nigeria—now Africa’s leading…

By: Ovie George

Two senior South Korean police officers have been indicted for accepting bribes from operators of an illegal crypto-exchange ring that laundered $186 million tied to voice-phishing scams. Prosecutors have frozen $1.1 million as the investigation expands.

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 laundered $186 million tied to…

By: Ovie George

Crypto Illicit Activity Hits Record Lows in 2025 as Exchanges Boost Compliance and Monitoring

New 2025 data from Chainalysis and TRM Labs shows illicit crypto activity on major exchanges has dropped to historic lows. Stronger compliance, improved monitoring tools,…

By: Ovie George

As inflation and currency volatility rise in Nigeria, investors look to gold and Bitcoin for protection. Explore which asset best secures long-term value and how each should be positioned in a modern investment portfolio.

Gold or Bitcoin? The Safer Wealth Preservation Strategy for Nigerian Investors

As inflation and currency volatility rise in Nigeria, investors look to gold and Bitcoin for protection. Explore which asset best secures long-term value and how…

By: Ovie George

Global Stablecoin Market Faces Biggest Drop Since 2022 as $6 Billion Exits in November

The stablecoin market has recorded its steepest monthly decline since the Terra crash, losing over $6 billion in November. Here’s what’s driving the downturn, how…

By: Ovie George

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Feature Posts

Technology lawyer Oladipupo Ige cautions that Nigeria’s tax data could face indirect exposure under the FIRS–France MoU, despite official assurances that data sovereignty remains intact.

FIRS–France Tax Pact Triggers Fresh Questions Over Nigeria’s Data Sovereignty

Detty December means more online activity—and higher data usage. Learn five effective ways to save mobile data, reduce spending, and stay connected throughout the festive season.

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

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