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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

0MB/s in Maryland, 1.1MB/s in Ojota, see internet speed for MTN, Airtel and Glo across 13 areas in Lagos

Early this year, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) gave the green light for a 50% hike in telecom tariffs…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Aside from 54 Collective, other venture capitalists who made the Top 8 include Techstars, Catalyst Fund, and Launch Africa, which used to be the most active investors on the continent between 2021 and 2023. These three companies witnessed reduced participation during the year; perhaps they are also raising their next fund. Others are Digital Africa, Baobab Network, Renew Capital, and EdVentures, who, like 54 Collective also increased their activity over the year. VCs that participated in less than 10 deals include Y Combinator, which took part in nine deals, representing a steep decline of 75.7% from its 2021 total investments and an even steeper 79% from its 2023 total. 500 Global and Axian Group also put up a respectable performance. “Yes, there were fewer investors active on the continent last year, and the most active investors were not nearly as active as they once were, yet it would be a mistake to jump to the conclusion that investors have abandoned the continent. Indeed, there is still a strong community and a lot of ‘dry powder’ to be deployed with quite a few new Africa-focused funds announced in the past couple of years,” the report said.

Africa-focused VCs invested $1.3bn into the continent in 1 year

As 2025 continues to impress in the area of startup venture funding, one powerful driver behind it remains the Africa-focused VCs (venture capitalists) that have…

By: Cynthia Okafor

The African telecommunications sector has undergone a profound transformation, not just in terms of scale but in how it has defined the concepts of connectivity, digital inclusion, and technological innovation.

5 Five companies defining the African telecoms landscape in 2025

The African telecommunications sector has undergone a profound transformation, not just in terms of scale but in how it has defined the concepts of connectivity,…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Mobile gender gap: Only 39% of Nigerian women own a smartphone

Mobile Gender Gap Report 2025 by the GSMA – Historically, the gender gap in mobile internet use shrank from 25% in 2017 to 15% in…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Redesigning Risk

Book Proposes Risk-First Approach to Nigerian Entrepreneurship

Nigerian entrepreneurs don’t lack for advice on managing risk. What they’ve lacked, according to Ifunanya Ejimofor, is a framework that treats volatility as the baseline…

By: Bright Donald

The Nigerian Telecom Industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economic framework, has undergone quite a storied journey from 2020 to 2025.

A review of the Nigerian telecom industry over 5 years: the good, the great and the challenges

The Nigerian Telecom Industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economic framework, has undergone quite a storied journey from 2020 to 2025….

By: Cynthia Okafor

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.

Fraudsters make up bulk of early adopters of new fintech- Feranmi Ajetomobi tasks on compliance

The rush from early adoption by fraudsters might appear like rapid growth…

By: Cynthia Okafor

A new report warns that Nigeria’s AI growth could stall without stronger domestic funding, despite global investments and successful AI deployments across key sectors like health, education, and agriculture.

AI and AI agents: A game-changer for both cybersecurity and cybercrime by Anna Collard

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a tool—it is a game-changer in our lives, our work as well as in both cybersecurity and cybercrime…

By: IBK

Egypt’s fintech sector grew 5.5 times in 5 years driven by youthful population-report 

Egypt’s fintech sector recorded a 5.5 times growth in the past five years. This is according to a recently released report by Entlaq, launched in…

By: IBK

Conclusion The exposure of SlopAds underscores the growing sophistication of mobile ad fraud. While Google Play Protect and takedowns help reduce risks, both users and advertisers must stay vigilant. Users should regularly update devices and uninstall suspicious apps. Advertisers must strengthen fraud detection systems to avoid losses. As mobile advertising expands, combating fraud remains critical for ensuring trust, transparency, and security in the digital ecosystem.

Google faces antitrust battle in Japan over alleged search engine bias 

Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, is under scrutiny in Japan as the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) accuses the tech giant of engaging in…

By: IBK

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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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