MTN Group has named Shoyinka Shodunke as Executive: IT Core Design and Delivery, effective March 1, 2026, strengthening its AI-driven digital transformation strategy.
Google Trends Highlights Nigerians’ Growing Interest in Business, Wellness and Self-Development in 2026
Google Trends data from early January 2026 shows Nigerians increasingly searching for entrepreneurship, personal development, health, and skills as they plan for growth.
NIBSS Considers Offline Payment Options to Expand Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
NIBSS is considering offline payment solutions to bring Nigerians with limited internet access into the digital payments ecosystem, while maintaining the role of cash.
GTCO Raises ₦10bn in Private Placement as Single Investor Buys 125m Shares
GTCO has successfully raised ₦10 billion through a 100% subscribed private placement of 125 million ordinary shares priced at ₦80 each.
Social Media Addiction Debate: Should Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube Take the Blame?
Snapchat’s addiction lawsuit settlement has reignited debate over whether social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube are responsible for teen addiction and mental health risks.
Andela Buys Woven to Advance AI-Native Engineering Talent Assessments
Andela has acquired Woven to enhance AI-native engineering assessments, responding to rising enterprise demand for production-ready AI talent.
EFCC Alleges N162bn Crypto Fraud Involving Bank, Fintechs, Microfinance Firms
The EFCC says a commercial bank, fintech companies, and microfinance banks enabled N162 billion cryptocurrency-linked fraud through poor KYC and AML compliance.
Michael O’Leary Rules Out Elon Musk Buying Ryanair, Explains Starlink WiFi Rejection
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has dismissed speculation about Elon Musk acquiring the airline, citing EU ownership limits, and revealed why talks with Starlink collapsed after a year.
Ubisoft Drops Prince of Persia Remake as Studio Closures Mark Strategic Overhaul
Ubisoft has scrapped six game projects, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, and announced studio shutdowns as it shifts focus to core franchises amid rising development costs.
Blue Origin Launches TeraWave Satellite Network to Challenge Starlink
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin unveils TeraWave, a high-speed satellite internet network with 5,408 LEO and MEO satellites, set to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink globally.