Rising internet speeds fail to boost Nigeria's struggling household spending power
Nigeria's telecom sector is experiencing a puzzling disconnect. More people are signing up for broadband, but they're using less internet...
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Experts identify data infrastructure and law as Nigeria's creative sector drivers
Nigeria's creative sector needs data analytics, structured business models, robust financing, and stronger legal protections to reach its full potential....
Launch Africa distributes $2.5 million to investors, proving African venture capital viability
Launch Africa Ventures has returned roughly $2.5 million to its investors from the Seed Fund I. This marks a major...
Central Bank halts international payment processing; banks must localize data by 2027
Nigeria's central bank has stopped allowing offshore processing of payments. All banks, fintechs and payment operators must store transaction data...
Elon Musk surpasses competitors, becoming first person to reach trillion dollars
Elon Musk has pulled decisively ahead in the global wealth race. His fortune now towers over every other billionaire on...
Bolt expands driver benefits across Nigeria with fresh incentive programs
Bolt is rolling out a nationwide campaign to honour top-performing drivers across Nigeria. The ride-hailing company says the initiative recognises...
Instagram Lets Users Rearrange Their Profile Photo Grid Layout
Instagram is rolling out a long-awaited feature that lets users rearrange their profile posts however they want. Creators and brands...
Apple releases intelligent Siri assistant across iOS 27 and legacy devices
Apple has unveiled iOS 27, its latest operating system featuring a rebuilt Siri powered by advanced artificial intelligence. The new...
Nigeria loses competitive edge in artificial intelligence technology sector
Nigeria has burned away billions of dollars in natural gas for decades. The waste reflects poor planning, weak infrastructure, and...
MTN pursues entertainment dominance with 307 million subscriber base
MTN Group is making a major play in Africa's streaming wars with the launch of MTN One TV. The telecom...
QNET supports NSCDC enforcement against trafficking and fraud in Lagos
QNET has praised the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for its recent Lagos operation. The crackdown rescued trafficking victims...
MTN launches data transparency tool amid subscriber concerns, unveils expansion strategy
MTN Nigeria is committing N1 trillion to network expansion this year. The telecoms giant also unveiled new tools to help...