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.
Bitcoin Slumps to $81,000, Wiping 35% Off Peak as $1.68bn Liquidations Hit Crypto Market
Bitcoin has slid to a nine-month low near $81,000 after a 35% drop from its peak, triggering $1.68 billion in liquidations amid geopolitical and US policy uncertainty.
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.
Payaza Rolls Out Google Pay and Apple Pay to Tap Africa’s $95bn Diaspora Remittance Opportunity
Payaza has integrated Google Pay and Apple Pay into its platform, enabling merchants in 21 African countries to receive payments from global diaspora customers.
SportyBet Cites Technical Fault for Betting Slip Failure During Champions League Games
SportyBet says a system fault caused Nigerian users to temporarily lose access to open bets and cashout options during Champions League matches, raising consumer trust concerns.
Nigerian Developers Record Over $1 Million in Revenue from Homegrown Apps — NOTAP
Locally developed software by Nigerian developers has generated over $1 million in sales across Africa, supported by NOTAP’s intellectual property and market access initiatives.
MultiChoice Rolls Out Shared Payments for DStv Subscriptions to Ease Costs
MultiChoice has introduced a shared payment feature on the MyDStv app, allowing two users to split the cost of a single DStv subscription as pay-TV faces rising competition from streaming services.
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 underserved areas.
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 payments market.
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 the final.