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AFCON 2025 in Morocco recorded over six billion social media views, becoming the most-engaged continental football tournament online, even as CAF imposed heavy fines after the final.

AFCON 2025 Breaks Digital Engagement Records with 6 Billion Views as CAF Slaps $1m in Sanctions

AFCON 2025 in Morocco recorded over six billion social media views, becoming the most-engaged continental football tournament online, even as CAF imposed heavy fines after…

By: Wura Obadare

Conclusion: A New Era for T2 and Nigerian Telecom The T2–Knot Solutions partnership marks a major milestone in T2’s transformation journey. By modernizing its systems and expanding its digital ecosystem, T2 is positioning itself as a future-ready telecom provider that delivers seamless digital experiences to Nigerian customers. With its multi-phase strategy, new global partnerships, and renewed focus on innovation, T2 is set to re-establish itself as a major player in Nigeria’s telecom industry.

T2mobile Leads Nigeria’s Rural Network Speeds in Q4 2025, Outpacing MTN and Airtel

T2mobile, formerly 9mobile, delivered Nigeria’s fastest rural download speeds in Q4 2025, beating MTN, Airtel, and Glo, according to NCC and Ookla data….

By: Wura Obadare

The Nigeria Police have arrested six individuals over the alleged hacking of a telecoms operator, leading to the diversion of airtime and data valued at more than ₦7.7 billion.

Nigeria Police Nab Six Suspects in ₦7.7bn Telecoms Airtime and Data Cyber Fraud Case

The Nigeria Police have arrested six individuals over the alleged hacking of a telecoms operator, leading to the diversion of airtime and data valued at…

By: Adamu Garba

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.

Nigeria’s Startup Funding in 2025 Was Highly Concentrated, with 11 Firms Taking 82.9% of Capital

Startup funding in Nigeria remained selective in 2025, as just 11 companies attracted nearly 83% of total investment, driven by investor focus on fintech, logistics,…

By: Ovie George

USDT Adoption in Nigeria Driven by Real Peer-to-Peer Payments, Not Speculation — YDPay Exec

YDPay COO Nathaniel Luz reveals that stablecoins like USDT are mostly used for peer-to-peer payments and cross-border transactions in Nigeria, powering freelancers, digital subscriptions, and…

By: Ovie George

Lagos State and MTN Nigeria are redeveloping the Obalende under-bridge into Y’ELLO Bus Park, a modern transport hub featuring solar power, CCTV surveillance, and organised terminals.

Lagos, MTN Partner to Transform Obalende Under-Bridge Into Y’ELLO Bus Park

Lagos State and MTN Nigeria are redeveloping the Obalende under-bridge into Y’ELLO Bus Park, a modern transport hub featuring solar power, CCTV surveillance, and organised…

By: Africa Innovation Watch

PayPal has launched payment-receiving capabilities for Nigerians through a partnership with fintech firm Paga, ending nearly two decades of inbound payment restrictions.

PayPal Partners Paga to Enable Payment Receipts for Nigerians After Years of Restrictions

PayPal has launched payment-receiving capabilities for Nigerians through a partnership with fintech firm Paga, ending nearly two decades of inbound payment restrictions….

By: Adamu Garba

Nigerian fintech Trove Finance acquires UCML Securities, rebranding it as Innova Securities and securing SEC broker-dealer status, enhancing platform control and investment innovation.

Trove Finance Buys UCML Securities, Becomes SEC-Licensed Broker in Nigeria

Nigerian fintech Trove Finance acquires UCML Securities, rebranding it as Innova Securities and securing SEC broker-dealer status, enhancing platform control and investment innovation….

By: Ovie George

Conclusion: A Turning Point in Singapore’s Online Safety Laws Singapore’s order to Meta highlights the government’s zero-tolerance stance on online scams. With the potential S$1 million fine under the Online Criminal Harms Act, this case sets a precedent for holding Big Tech accountable for user safety. As impersonation scams and e-commerce fraud continue to rise, Singapore’s actions may serve as a model for other countries tackling online criminal harms.

Meta to Roll Out New Paid AI Subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp

Meta is set to introduce new paid subscription tiers across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, offering AI-powered productivity and content creation tools beyond its verification service….

By: Adamu Garba

Ann, a social media user advocated for parents to focus on raising their kids rather than worrying about the dangers of social media: “Perhaps start cleaning up your own house first and talk to your son about the influence “drill music videos” have on the young.” This stance was supported by Amy Orben, a researcher at the University of Cambridge, told The Atlantic that: “I think the key question is, in 20 years, will we look back at this conversation and be like, We were worried about technology in excess when we should have been worried about raising our kids? It will probably be somewhere halfway between the two.”

Egypt Considers Social Media Ban for Young Teens Amid Child Safety Fears

Egypt is drafting legislation to restrict young teenagers from accessing social media platforms, citing online abuse, harmful content, and growing risks to children’s safety….

By: Adamu Garba

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