Nigeria’s Federal Government has introduced the 3MTT National Impact Challenge to showcase real outcomes from its digital skills programme, impacting over 1.8 million Nigerians nationwide.
MTN and Airtel Resume Mobile Money Services in Uganda After Week-Long Shutdown
MTN and Airtel have reinstated mobile money services in Uganda following a seven-day shutdown linked to election-related internet restrictions, while social media remains blocked.
NCC Approves Six New ISPs as Nigeria’s Broadband Market Grows More Competitive
Nigeria’s telecoms regulator has licensed six additional Internet Service Providers, increasing the total to 231 as competition deepens from mobile networks and satellite broadband.
Nigeria Tops Global AI Adoption Rankings in New Google–Ipsos Study
A Google–Ipsos report reveals Nigeria as a global frontrunner in AI adoption, with strong usage across education, work, and entrepreneurship, well above global averages.
Gates Foundation and OpenAI Unveil $50m AI Initiative for African Healthcare
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and OpenAI have launched Horizon1000, a $50 million AI-driven program to strengthen primary healthcare systems in Africa, beginning in Rwanda.
FG to Install 30km Fibre-Optic Cable at OAU to Improve Internet Connectivity
Nigeria’s Federal Government plans to install 30 kilometres of fibre-optic infrastructure at Obafemi Awolowo University to enhance campus-wide internet access, research output, and digital learning.
Airport Transport Wars: How Bolt Gained Official Access at Nigerian Airports
Competition between airport taxi operators and e-hailing drivers is reshaping Nigeria’s airport transport system, with Bolt emerging as the only ride-hailing firm with an approved airport park.
Paystack Celebrates 10 Years, Unveils The Stack Group as New Holding Company
Paystack has announced The Stack Group as its new parent company as it marks 10 years, signalling a strategic move beyond payments into banking, consumer finance, and emerging technologies.
FairMoney Issues ₦150bn in Loans, Pays ₦7bn Interest to Customers in 12 Months
FairMoney says it issued ₦150 billion in loans and paid over ₦7 billion in savings interest within a year, reinforcing its growing influence in Nigeria’s digital banking and lending space.
Paga Handles ₦17 Trillion in Payments From 169 Million Transactions in 2025
Paga says it processed ₦17 trillion across 169 million transactions in 2025, highlighting rapid growth in digital payments and rising adoption of its Paga Engine infrastructure across Africa.