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.
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.
T2mobile Leads Nigeria’s Rural Network Speeds in Q4 2025, Outpacing MTN and Airtel
T2mobile, formerly 9mobile, delivered Nigeria’s fastest rural download speeds in Q4 2025, beating MTN, Airtel, and Glo, according to NCC and Ookla data.
Nigeria Police Nab Six Suspects in ₦7.7bn Telecoms Airtime and Data Cyber Fraud Case
The Nigeria Police have arrested six individuals over the alleged hacking of a telecoms operator, leading to the diversion of airtime and data valued at more than ₦7.7 billion.
Nigeria’s Startup Funding in 2025 Was Highly Concentrated, with 11 Firms Taking 82.9% of Capital
Startup funding in Nigeria remained selective in 2025, as just 11 companies attracted nearly 83% of total investment, driven by investor focus on fintech, logistics, and energy infrastructure.
Coinbase’s Branded Stablecoin Push Could Transform African Businesses into Financial Gatekeepers
Coinbase is laying the groundwork for a major shift in how companies handle money. The crypto exchange is developing infrastructure that allows businesses to create and manage their own dollar-pegged digital tokens, effectively positioning brands as self-contained financial operators. The system is already undergoing backend testing with USDF, a stablecoin issued by Flipcash, a Zimbabwean […]
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 adoption.