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CAF brings Africa Cup of Nations 2025 highlights to Netflix, allowing Sub-Saharan African fans to catch goals, key moments, and match action from the Morocco tournament.AFCON 2025 Daily Highlights Now Available on Netflix Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Some months ago, Moniepoint one of the most funded startups in the country gathered all its engineers from all corners of the world, including outposts in Europe and other African countries under one roof.Moniepoint Launches 2nd Cohort of DreamDevs to Strengthen Africa’s Tech Talent Pipeline
Elon Musk’s xAI tightens Grok’s image editing tools to curb non-consensual deepfake content, introducing geoblocking, subscription limits, and enhanced safeguards globally.xAI Implements Stricter Grok Image Controls Amid Deepfake Concerns
Meta declares its adoption of AI power chatbot as a means to incite revenueMeta to Reduce Reality Labs Workforce by 10% as AI Becomes Strategic Focus
Google is rolling out a new Gemini summarisation shortcut for Android phones, allowing users to get instant summaries of articles, PDFs, and webpages with one tap. Learn how it works, why it matters for users in Nigeria, and what limitations to expect.Google Debuts Personal Intelligence to Make Gemini a More Personalised AI Assistant
CAF brings Africa Cup of Nations 2025 highlights to Netflix, allowing Sub-Saharan African fans to catch goals, key moments, and match action from the Morocco tournament.AFCON 2025 Daily Highlights Now Available on Netflix Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Some months ago, Moniepoint one of the most funded startups in the country gathered all its engineers from all corners of the world, including outposts in Europe and other African countries under one roof.Moniepoint Launches 2nd Cohort of DreamDevs to Strengthen Africa’s Tech Talent Pipeline
Elon Musk’s xAI tightens Grok’s image editing tools to curb non-consensual deepfake content, introducing geoblocking, subscription limits, and enhanced safeguards globally.xAI Implements Stricter Grok Image Controls Amid Deepfake Concerns
Meta declares its adoption of AI power chatbot as a means to incite revenueMeta to Reduce Reality Labs Workforce by 10% as AI Becomes Strategic Focus
Google is rolling out a new Gemini summarisation shortcut for Android phones, allowing users to get instant summaries of articles, PDFs, and webpages with one tap. Learn how it works, why it matters for users in Nigeria, and what limitations to expect.Google Debuts Personal Intelligence to Make Gemini a More Personalised AI Assistant

Startup Review

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African Startup Funding Drops 41% in December 2025 as Investors Double Down on Big Deals

Startup funding in Africa fell 40.8% in December 2025 to $349.1 million, with over 92% of capital concentrated among the top 10 deals, led by…

By: Ovie George

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.

African Startup Funding Surges to $590m in November 2025 on Back of Major IPOs

African startups attracted almost $590 million in November 2025, driven by blockbuster IPOs and energy investments, with the top 10 startups capturing over 97% of…

By: Ovie George

Chowdeck, Nigeria’s rising food delivery platform, surpasses 2 million registered users and 1 million orders, highlighting strong market adoption and record-breaking Big Black Friday performance.

Chowdeck Hits 2 Million Users, Showcasing Rapid Growth in Nigerian Food Delivery Market

Chowdeck, Nigeria’s rising food delivery platform, surpasses 2 million registered users and 1 million orders, highlighting strong market adoption and record-breaking Big Black Friday performance….

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 Plunges to $162M in November 2025 as Investment Activity Slows

Startup funding in Africa dropped to $162 million in November 2025—a sharp 63% fall from October. Equity dominated the month’s deals, with South Africa leading…

By: Ovie George

OPay has opened a newly upgraded office in Ibadan to improve customer support, enhance merchant services, and advance financial inclusion as part of its nationwide expansion strategy.

OPay Expands Nationwide Presence with New Upgraded Office in Ibadan

OPay has opened a newly upgraded office in Ibadan to improve customer support, enhance merchant services, and advance financial inclusion as part of its nationwide…

By: Adamu Garba

Nigeria’s startups raised $93.4 million in October 2025, a 130.6% surge driven by Moniepoint’s $90 million round and rising early-stage investments across fintech, clean energy, agriculture, logistics, and edtech.

Nigeria’s Startup Funding Climbs to $93.4 Million in October 2025, Rising 130.6%

Nigeria’s startups raised $93.4 million in October 2025, a 130.6% surge driven by Moniepoint’s $90 million round and rising early-stage investments across fintech, clean energy,…

By: Ovie George

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to launch two new funding initiatives for startups in 2026 under its flagship Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme. The move reinforces the government’s commitment to scaling up investment in technology and creative enterprises, empowering young Nigerians, and driving innovation-led economic growth. The announcement follows the federal government’s recent participation in the $64 million investment round by Ventures Platform, a pan-African venture capital firm that supports early-stage startups across Africa.

FG to Launch Two New Startup Funds in 2026 to Boost Nigeria’s Tech and Creative Sectors

The Federal Government of Nigeria will introduce two new startup funds in 2026 under the iDICE programme to support tech and creative entrepreneurs, expanding its…

By: Ovie George

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Africa’s Must-Attend Tech & Startup Events — November 2025

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By: Ovie George

African startups raised $442 million in October 2025 — a 216% jump from September. Spiro and Moniepoint led the charge with $100 million and $90 million raises, signaling renewed investor confidence in Africa’s tech ecosystem.

Spiro and Moniepoint Lead as African Startups Raise $442 Million in October 2025

African startups raised $442 million in October 2025 — a 216% jump from September. Spiro and Moniepoint led the charge with $100 million and $90…

By: Ovie George

Meta has awarded $200,000 to 12 AI startups across Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, and South Africa through its Llama Impact Accelerator 2025, supporting innovative solutions in healthcare, education, agriculture, and public services.

Meta Awards $200,000 to 12 AI Startups from Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, and South Africa

Meta has awarded $200,000 to 12 AI startups across Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, and South Africa through its Llama Impact Accelerator 2025, supporting innovative solutions in…

By: Ovie George

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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

Detty December means more online activity—and higher data usage. Learn five effective ways to save mobile data, reduce spending, and stay connected throughout the festive season.

How to Save Mobile Data This Detty December: 5 Proven Tips to Cut Costs

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