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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

Industry Analysis

Amazon Web Services (AWS) suffered a major outage affecting several global platforms, including Snapchat and Canva. The disruption, traced to AWS’s US East Coast region, left millions of users facing downtime across multiple services.

Amazon Announces 16,000 Job Cuts as AI and Automation Reshape Corporate Workforce

Amazon is cutting 16,000 jobs worldwide as part of a 30,000-role reduction, reflecting a broader shift toward AI-driven efficiency and post-pandemic restructuring….

By: Adamu Garba

Nigeria’s startups raised $93.4 million in October 2025, a 130.6% surge driven by Moniepoint’s $90 million round and rising early-stage investments across fintech, clean energy, agriculture, logistics, and edtech.

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….

By: Ovie George

Meta declares its adoption of AI power chatbot as a means to incite revenue

Meta to Reduce Reality Labs Workforce by 10% as AI Becomes Strategic Focus

Meta is set to cut roughly 10% of jobs in its Reality Labs unit, signaling a shift away from metaverse investments toward artificial intelligence initiatives….

By: Adamu Garba

Worldwide PC shipments increased 9.6% year over year to 76.4 million units in Q4 2025, with Lenovo leading the market, according to IDC.

Lenovo Maintains Lead as Global PC Shipments Climb 9.6% to 76.4 Million Units in Q4 2025 — IDC

Worldwide PC shipments increased 9.6% year over year to 76.4 million units in Q4 2025, with Lenovo leading the market, according to IDC….

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

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 Overtakes Samsung to Lead Global Smartphone Market in 2025

Apple became the global smartphone market leader in 2025, posting a 10% year-on-year growth and capturing 20% of worldwide shipments, driven by strong iPhone sales…

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

Nigeria’s FCCPC has brought 521 digital lenders under regulatory oversight following the January 5 compliance deadline, as authorities intensify efforts to clean up the country’s fast-growing loan app market.

Nigeria Tightens Control of Digital Lending as FCCPC Regulates 521 Loan Companies

Nigeria’s FCCPC has brought 521 digital lenders under regulatory oversight following the January 5 compliance deadline, as authorities intensify efforts to clean up the country’s…

By: Wura Obadare

A new Omdia report shows Nigeria’s smartphone shipments jumped 29% in Q3 2025, driven by Naira stability, increased imports, and stronger demand for sub-$150 devices. Africa also saw a major rebound in smartphone sales.

Nigeria Records 29% Smartphone Shipment Growth in Q3 2025 as Stable Naira Boosts Demand — Omdia

A new Omdia report shows Nigeria’s smartphone shipments jumped 29% in Q3 2025, driven by Naira stability, increased imports, and stronger demand for sub-$150 devices….

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

Licence terms should be at least 15 years, with modest reserve prices, and spectrum set-asides should be avoided in favour of sharing models like leasing.

Nigeria’s 5G Adoption Stalls at 3% as High Costs and Infrastructure Gaps Slow Progress — NCC, GSMA

Despite major investments by telecom operators, only 3% of Nigerian internet users are on 5G. NCC and GSMA data reveal affordability barriers, infrastructure challenges, and…

By: Wura Obadare

Several investors and venture capitalists are still showing significant interest in the African continent

Africa’s AI Funding Slumps to $14 Million in Q3 2025 as Global Investment Surges

AI startups in Africa raised just $14 million in Q3 2025—only 0.03% of global investment. Discover why the continent lags behind, how other regions are…

By: Ovie George

Nigeria’s inflation eased to 16.05% in October 2025, offering fintech companies new opportunities in payments, microloans, and savings solutions. Explore how regional variations and consumer confidence could shape digital finance growth.

Nigeria’s Inflation Falls to 16.05%: What It Means for Fintech Growth

Nigeria’s inflation eased to 16.05% in October 2025, offering fintech companies new opportunities in payments, microloans, and savings solutions. Explore how regional variations and consumer…

By: Ovie George

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South Africa Tops Bolt’s Global Dash Cam Rankings as Nigeria Emerges a Strong Contender

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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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