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Nigerians Lost Over ₦300 Billion to Ponzi Schemes in Recent Years – SEC Reveals

The SEC has revealed that Nigerians lost ₦300.2 billion to Ponzi schemes like MMM, MBA Forex, and Famzhi Interbiz Ltd. The commission warns that actual…

By: Ovie George

WhatsApp Introduces Passkey Support for Encrypted Backups

WhatsApp now allows users to restore encrypted chat backups using passkeys — including fingerprint, Face ID, or screen lock — replacing traditional passwords and encryption…

By: Adamu Garba

NIPOST Partners Paystack, Sendbox to Digitize Parcel Payment Process

The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) partners with Paystack, Sendbox, and Messenger to launch a digital payment solution that simplifies customs duties, parcel fees, and delivery…

By: Wura Obadare

Burkina Faso Hosts 4th International Seminar on Artificial Intelligence in Ouagadougou

Burkina Faso has launched the 4th International Seminar on Artificial Intelligence in Ouagadougou, uniting global experts to discuss AI’s role in Africa’s development under the…

By: Wura Obadare

Nigeria Powers Youth Empowerment with Free Digital Technician Training in Ogun State

Ogun State Government, in partnership with Cybervilla, has launched a free CyberSquad Digital Technician Training Programme to equip youths with practical tech skills, strengthening Nigeria’s…

By: Wura Obadare

OPay to Take Legal Action Against Prophet Over 2026 “Crash” Prophecy

OPay has announced plans to take legal action against Prophet Aliyu Barnabas, who claimed the fintech app would crash in 2026. The company dismissed the…

By: Ovie George

Grammarly Rebrands as Superhuman, Merging AI Tools into One Unified Productivity Platform

Grammarly has officially rebranded as Superhuman, merging Grammarly, Coda, and Superhuman Mail into one powerful AI productivity platform aimed at helping users work smarter, faster,…

By: Adamu Garba

Nigerian Banks Record 213 Million Social Ad Impressions in Q3 2025

Fifteen Nigerian banks, led by GTBank, Access Bank, UBA, and Polaris Bank, recorded over 213 million social media ad impressions in Q3 2025, reflecting a…

By: Ovie George

GTBank, UBA Lead Nigerian Banks in Q3 Digital Conversion Surge

GTBank and UBA emerged as leaders in Nigeria’s Q3 2025 digital banking conversion surge, outperforming peers in organic search, social engagement, and conversion efficiency, according…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Nvidia Becomes First Company to Hit $5 Trillion Market Value Amid AI Boom

Nvidia has become the world’s first company to reach a $5 trillion market value, driven by soaring demand for AI chips, strategic investments, and new…

By: Adamu Garba

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