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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

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has linked poor telecom service quality in Lagos, Abuja, and other major cities to inadequate network capacity and heavy internet usage in densely populated areas.

NCC to Leverage USPF for Satellite Broadband to Connect 23 Million Nigerians

The Nigerian Communications Commission plans to use the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) to subsidise satellite broadband, targeting 23 million unconnected Nigerians in rural and…

By: Wura Obadare

Moniepoint Handles ₦412 Trillion in Transactions in 2025, Extends ₦1 Trillion in Credit to SMEs

Moniepoint processed ₦412 trillion in payment value and issued over ₦1 trillion in SME loans in 2025, cementing its dominance in Nigeria’s POS and merchant…

By: Ovie George

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

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