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The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has taken down several .NG domains—including music.360media, tunesloaded, and val9ja—for allegedly distributing pirated music and audiovisual content, following complaints from IFPI and in collaboration with NiRA.

NCC Suspends Music.360media, Tunesloaded, Val9ja and Other .NG Domains Over Music Piracy

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has taken down several .NG domains—including music.360media, tunesloaded, and val9ja—for allegedly distributing pirated music and audiovisual content, following complaints from…

By: Wura Obadare

Vodacom is negotiating to buy part of the Kenyan government’s 34.9% stake in Safaricom, a move that could boost its authority over M-Pesa and influence East Africa’s telecom and mobile money ecosystem.

Vodacom in Talks to Acquire Portion of Kenyan Government’s Safaricom Stake Amid Push for Greater M-Pesa Control

Vodacom is negotiating to buy part of the Kenyan government’s 34.9% stake in Safaricom, a move that could boost its authority over M-Pesa and influence…

By: Wura Obadare

Kenya’s transport authorities have ordered Uber and Bolt to raise ride fares by up to 50% following drivers’ protests over low pay, high commissions, and unfair digital labour practices, aiming to enforce AAK pricing guidelines.

Kenya Directs Uber and Bolt to Implement 50% Fare Hike Amid Drivers’ Wage Protests

Kenya’s transport authorities have ordered Uber and Bolt to raise ride fares by up to 50% following drivers’ protests over low pay, high commissions, and…

By: Wura Obadare

Google debuts Nano Banana Pro, an enhanced Gemini 3 image model offering Nigerian creators sharper text generation, multi-image referencing, high-resolution exports, and new verification tools for identifying AI-generated visuals.

Google Rolls Out Nano Banana Pro on Gemini 3 to Empower Nigeria’s Growing AI Creator Community

Google debuts Nano Banana Pro, an enhanced Gemini 3 image model offering Nigerian creators sharper text generation, multi-image referencing, high-resolution exports, and new verification tools…

By: Adamu Garba

Lagride’s top drivers say the company’s new electric vehicles are disrupting their work due to slow charging, limited range and customer losses—despite the company insisting the EV upgrade is meant to reward high performers.

Lagride EV Rollout Faces Backlash as Drivers Complain of Long Queues, Battery Issues and Declining Income

Lagride’s top drivers say the company’s new electric vehicles are disrupting their work due to slow charging, limited range and customer losses—despite the company insisting…

By: Ovie George

TikTok Deletes 7.4 Million Nigerian Videos in H1 2025 — The Content Types Driving Record Takedowns

TikTok removed over 7.4 million videos in Nigeria in the first half of 2025, averaging 41,000 deletions daily. Explore the main violations, TikTok’s AI moderation…

By: Cynthia Okafor

FairMoney has rolled out FlexiCredit, a flexible credit line offering up to ₦5 million with pay-as-you-use interest, instant withdrawals, and simplified approval. Find out who qualifies and how the service works.

FairMoney Introduces FlexiCredit, Allowing Nigerians to Access Up to ₦5 Million Instantly

FairMoney has rolled out FlexiCredit, a flexible credit line offering up to ₦5 million with pay-as-you-use interest, instant withdrawals, and simplified approval. Find out who…

By: Wura Obadare

Final Details Await Trump-Xi Meeting Bessent noted that while the framework is in place, the final details of the deal will be determined during a scheduled meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping on Friday. The outcome of the discussions could mark a turning point in both U.S.-China trade relations and the future of TikTok’s global operations, which have been closely watched by regulators, investors, and millions of users worldwide.

Nigeria Plays Key Role at TikTok’s 2025 West Africa Online Safety Summit in Dakar

Nigeria took a leading role at TikTok’s West Africa Safety Summit in Dakar, where policymakers and experts discussed AI-powered moderation, user safety, and cross-border collaboration…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Argentina’s President Javier Milei and his sister are under investigation for alleged involvement in the $LIBRA meme coin collapse. Congressional findings claim political responsibility as investors suffered massive losses.

Argentina’s President Javier Milei Faces Indictment Over $LIBRA Crypto Collapse

Argentina’s President Javier Milei and his sister are under investigation for alleged involvement in the $LIBRA meme coin collapse. Congressional findings claim political responsibility as…

By: Ovie George

Safaricom secures regulatory approval to raise $308 million via corporate bonds for infrastructure upgrades in Kenya and Ethiopia, aiming to enhance connectivity, service quality, and market leadership.

Safaricom Gets $308 Million Bond Approval to Boost Network Infrastructure in Kenya and Ethiopia

Safaricom secures regulatory approval to raise $308 million via corporate bonds for infrastructure upgrades in Kenya and Ethiopia, aiming to enhance connectivity, service quality, and…

By: Wura Obadare

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