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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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Globacom is upgrading its network infrastructure, expanding tower sites, and investing in spectrum to improve speed, coverage, and reliability amid Nigeria’s rising internet demand.

Globacom Boosts Network Capacity as Nigeria’s Data Usage Hits New Highs

Globacom is upgrading its network infrastructure, expanding tower sites, and investing in spectrum to improve speed, coverage, and reliability amid Nigeria’s rising internet demand….

By: Wura Obadare

Licence terms should be at least 15 years, with modest reserve prices, and spectrum set-asides should be avoided in favour of sharing models like leasing.

Nigeria’s 5G Rollout Lags as Coverage Gap Stays at 55% — NCC, Ookla Data

Latest NCC and Ookla QoE data shows Nigeria’s 5G coverage gap remains at 55% in December 2025, underscoring slow network expansion despite widespread 5G smartphone…

By: Wura Obadare

Sensor Tower’s State of Mobile 2026 report shows ChatGPT, Uber, Temu and Netflix led global mobile app downloads in 2025 across major categories.

ChatGPT, Uber, Temu and Netflix Emerge as World’s Most Downloaded Apps in 2025

Sensor Tower’s State of Mobile 2026 report shows ChatGPT, Uber, Temu and Netflix led global mobile app downloads in 2025 across major categories….

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

Top 10 Countries by Mobile Usage in 2025: Nigeria Ranks Among Global Leaders

Global smartphone users spent 5.3 trillion hours on mobile devices in 2025. India led with 1.23 trillion hours, while Nigeria joined the top 10 with…

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

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.”

Social Media Addiction Debate: Should Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube Take the Blame?

Snapchat’s addiction lawsuit settlement has reignited debate over whether social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube are responsible for teen addiction and mental health…

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

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.”

Smartphone Users Worldwide Spent 5.3 Trillion Hours on Apps and Websites in 2025 — Report

Global mobile users logged 5.3 trillion hours on apps and websites in 2025, fueled by social media growth and surging AI usage, according to Sensor…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Top Most Expensive Android Phones in Nigeria 2026: Specs, Prices & Value

Discover the priciest Android smartphones in Nigeria in 2026, from Oppo Reno 14F 5G to Huawei Mate XT Tri-Fold, including foldables, flagship specs, and real-world…

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

Key Takeaway The Q2 2025 report confirms MTN’s continued dominance in the Republic of Congo, with the operator growing its subscriber base even as the market shows signs of saturation. Meanwhile, Airtel faces challenges in retaining customers, emphasizing the competitive and evolving nature of Congo’s telecom industry.

Nigeria Tops Global AI Adoption With 88% of Adults Using Chatbots — Google Report

Google and Ipsos reveal that 88% of Nigerian adults use AI chatbots for learning, work, and entrepreneurship, placing the country ahead of the global average…

By: Adamu Garba

African startups secured $441.9 million in October 2025, a 217% jump from September. Mega-rounds, securitization deals, and strong fintech and clean energy investments drove the rebound across Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and South Africa.

African Startup Funding Hits $3.2bn in 2025, Marking Strong VC Recovery

Venture capital investment in African startups climbed to $3.2 billion in 2025, the continent’s strongest performance in three years, according to Africa: The Big Deal….

By: Ovie George

Anthropic has introduced Cowork, a new Claude feature that allows the AI to autonomously manage files, create documents, and execute workflows—marking a major leap toward agentic AI at work.

Anthropic Debuts Cowork, Transforming Claude Into a Fully Autonomous AI Work Agent

Anthropic has introduced Cowork, a new Claude feature that allows the AI to autonomously manage files, create documents, and execute workflows—marking a major leap toward…

By: Adamu Garba

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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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