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.
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.
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.
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.
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’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.
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.