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Mastercard Welcomes 2026 YES Cohort to Strengthen Youth Employment in South Africa
Liberia Launches ‘Digital Liberia’ Five-Year Plan to Strengthen Tech Sovereignty and Drive Innovation
Nigeria to Boost Digital Connectivity with New Communication Satellites and Nationwide Fibre Expansion
MTN Ghana Pledges $2 Million to Train One Million Young Ghanaians in Digital Skills
Sub-Saharan Africa recorded over $205 billion in cryptocurrency transactions in 2025, led by Nigeria, South Africa, and Ethiopia, highlighting the continent’s growing adoption of digital assets.Top 10 African Nations by Crypto Transaction Volume in 2025: Nigeria Dominates
Mastercard Welcomes 2026 YES Cohort to Strengthen Youth Employment in South Africa
Liberia Launches ‘Digital Liberia’ Five-Year Plan to Strengthen Tech Sovereignty and Drive Innovation
Nigeria to Boost Digital Connectivity with New Communication Satellites and Nationwide Fibre Expansion
MTN Ghana Pledges $2 Million to Train One Million Young Ghanaians in Digital Skills
Sub-Saharan Africa recorded over $205 billion in cryptocurrency transactions in 2025, led by Nigeria, South Africa, and Ethiopia, highlighting the continent’s growing adoption of digital assets.Top 10 African Nations by Crypto Transaction Volume in 2025: Nigeria Dominates

Explainers

PayPal’s partnership with Paga marks a strategic reset in Nigeria, replacing its failed expansion model with local integration, execution, and predictable payments infrastructure.

PayPal’s Nigeria Relaunch Through Paga Shows a Shift From Control to Collaboration

PayPal’s partnership with Paga marks a strategic reset in Nigeria, replacing its failed expansion model with local integration, execution, and predictable payments infrastructure….

By: Adamu Garba

Google has launched its AI Skilling Blueprint for Africa, offering governments a structured policy guide to train AI talent. The initiative also includes $2.25 million to create trustworthy, AI-ready public data sets across the continent.

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….

By: Adamu Garba

Worried about the 7.5% VAT on banking transactions in Nigeria? Here’s a clear breakdown of what’s being taxed, what hasn’t changed, and how it affects your money.

Understanding the 7.5% VAT on Banking Transactions and What It Means for Nigerians

Worried about the 7.5% VAT on banking transactions in Nigeria? Here’s a clear breakdown of what’s being taxed, what hasn’t changed, and how it affects…

By: Ovie George

African startups secured $441.9 million in October 2025, a 217% jump from September. Mega-rounds, securitization deals, and strong fintech and clean energy investments drove the rebound across Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and South Africa.

African Startup Funding Hits $3.2bn in 2025, Marking Strong VC Recovery

Venture capital investment in African startups climbed to $3.2 billion in 2025, the continent’s strongest performance in three years, according to Africa: The Big Deal….

By: Ovie George

Terra Industries has raised $11.75 million in a landmark seed round led by Silicon Valley investors to expand African-made defence hardware, drones, and AI-powered security systems.

Terra Industries Secures $11.75M Seed Funding to Build Defence Hardware Across Africa

Terra Industries has raised $11.75 million in a landmark seed round led by Silicon Valley investors to expand African-made defence hardware, drones, and AI-powered security…

By: Ovie George

According to a report bythe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the health crisis linked to the COVID-19 pandemic played a significant role in the use of new educational technologies across Africa.

Top 7 African Remittance Startups to Watch in 2026 as Diaspora Transfers Surge

With Africans sending $56 billion in remittances to Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024, these seven startups—LemFi, NALA, Africhange, Pesa, TapTap Send, Afriex, and Mukuru—are leading the…

By: Ovie George

A Surfshark report shows Nigeria has recorded 23 million email breaches since 2004. Cybersecurity expert Mukaila Temitope Olajumoke outlines seven risky online habits that expose users to hackers — and how to protect your personal data.

7 Online Habits That Put Your Personal Data at Risk

A Surfshark report shows Nigeria has recorded 23 million email breaches since 2004. Cybersecurity expert Mukaila Temitope Olajumoke outlines seven risky online habits that expose…

By: Adamu Garba

Fintech adoption in Nigeria’s agriculture sector is still slow, but digital payments are helping farmers access credit, build financial identities, and connect to wider markets. Here’s how technology is reshaping rural livelihoods.

How Fintech Is Powering Nigeria’s Agricultural Transformation Through Digital Payments

Fintech adoption in Nigeria’s agriculture sector is still slow, but digital payments are helping farmers access credit, build financial identities, and connect to wider markets….

By: Ovie George

A TLP Advisory report reveals Nigerian startups avoid NGX listings due to regulatory barriers, currency mismatch, undervaluation fears, and limited market liquidity, despite the launch of the NGX Technology Board in 2022.

Why Nigerian Startups Shy Away from NGX Listings: TLP Advisory Report

A TLP Advisory report reveals Nigerian startups avoid NGX listings due to regulatory barriers, currency mismatch, undervaluation fears, and limited market liquidity, despite the launch…

By: Ovie George

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 Nigerians must understand to stay safe.

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…

By: Ovie George

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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

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

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