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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.

TNP Calls on Nigerian Startups to Leverage Debt Financing for Smarter, Sustainable Scaling

During a Lagos roundtable, The New Practice (TNP) urged Nigerian startups to prioritise debt financing as a disciplined and scalable growth model, spotlighting Payaza’s N40.37bn…

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

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.

Top Passwords of 2025: Why Millions Still Use Weak Logins Despite Rising Cyber Threats

The 2025 NordPass report shows that “123456” remains the world’s most-used password, with millions across all generations—Gen Z to Baby Boomers—still relying on weak, predictable…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Nigeria’s national ID verification system has suddenly changed as the NIMC MWS portal goes offline and its mobile app disappears, raising concerns over transparency, disruptions to banks and telecoms, and unanswered questions about the new NINAuth platform.

Nigeria’s ID Verification System Changes Abruptly as NIMC Shuts Down MWS Portal Without Explanation

Nigeria’s national ID verification system has suddenly changed as the NIMC MWS portal goes offline and its mobile app disappears, raising concerns over transparency, disruptions…

By: Wura Obadare

At the Africa Retail Congress 2025, Juliet Anammah and Omniretail’s Deepankar Rustagi highlighted how agentic AI and data-driven tools will transform Nigeria’s informal retail sector into a digital powerhouse.

Nigeria’s Retail Market Poised for Agentic AI Revolution – Juliet Anammah

At the Africa Retail Congress 2025, Juliet Anammah and Omniretail’s Deepankar Rustagi highlighted how agentic AI and data-driven tools will transform Nigeria’s informal retail sector…

By: Adamu Garba

Climate Tech is not so much a ‘sector’ per se as it covers a wide range of use cases

Africa’s Must-Attend Tech & Startup Events — November 2025

Africa’s Must-Attend Tech & Startup Events — November 2025…

By: Ovie George

Nigerian game designer Ideon Uwem, founder of Novatrax Studio, shares his journey from learning design in Edo State to creating culture-rich African games like Aki and Pawpaw Epic Run, his breakthrough project with over 400,000 downloads.

Aki and Pawpaw Epic Run Was My Breakthrough Moment – Nigerian Designer Building Culture-Driven Gaming Startup

Nigerian game designer Ideon Uwem, founder of Novatrax Studio, shares his journey from learning design in Edo State to creating culture-rich African games like Aki…

By: Africa Innovation Watch

Discover the top 10 Nigerian fintech companies by social media following as of October 2025. See which fintechs — from PalmPay to Kuda — lead on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn, and how they engage millions of users across Nigeria’s digital finance ecosystem.

Top 10 Nigerian Fintechs by Social Media Following (October 2025)

Discover the top 10 Nigerian fintech companies by social media following as of October 2025. See which fintechs — from PalmPay to Kuda — lead…

By: Wura Obadare

Discover how integrating automation, AI, and skilled analysts transforms Security Operations Centres (SOCs) into proactive guardians of business resilience. Written by cybersecurity expert Motunrayo Fransisca Ogundipe.

Building an Efficient Security Operations Centre (SOC): The Key to Cyber Resilience

Discover how integrating automation, AI, and skilled analysts transforms Security Operations Centres (SOCs) into proactive guardians of business resilience. Written by cybersecurity expert Motunrayo Fransisca…

By: Wura Obadare

Apple releases iOS 26.1, improving battery life, performance, and security for iPhones. The update fixes bugs, enhances privacy, and adds new child safety features for users across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and beyond.

Apple Rolls Out iOS 26.1 Update with Major Performance and Security Improvements

Apple releases iOS 26.1, improving battery life, performance, and security for iPhones. The update fixes bugs, enhances privacy, and adds new child safety features for…

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

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