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A sun goddess, hundreds of devotees – and polluted water: the Nigerian festival threatened by gold mining
Each year, people from across the world gather in a grove sacred to the Yoruba goddess Osun to be healed, conc…
LG Electronics takes AI home beyond smart appliances
LG Electronics is taking its smart-home strategy into a new phase at IFA 2026, unveiling an AI Home ecosystem …
CUALA bets on AI-ready talent as over 25 employers hunt skills at Lagos career fair
The Covenant University Alumni Association (CUALA) is positioning Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology …
How BlockchainFUL is turning Kogi’s tech talent into Africa’s digital workforce
Kogi State is emerging as an unlikely hub for blockchain and emerging technology talent, driven by a grassroot…
Uber leaves Nigeria after 12 years, exposing economics of ride-hailing
….as 2,500 ride-hailing apps struggle to survive Uber, the mobility giant that changed the way people and busi…
Bolt says ‘we are staying’ as Uber pulls plug on ride-hailing operations
Bolt has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria, signalling that it intends to deepen its presence in the countr…
Nigeria’s startup goldmine faces scale crisis as founders battle funding, talent, policy
Nigeria’s technology ecosystem has reached a point where innovation is no longer its biggest challenge. The ha…
Women are being left out of AI’s most consequential jobs – LinkedIn Research
Women are being left behind as artificial intelligence reshapes the global labour market, according to a new L…
Lagos’ tech valuations surge 12-fold on U.S. capital drive
Lagos has emerged as Africa’s leading rising star technology ecosystem, with the city’s startup valuations inc…
Uber’s African retreat deepens as Nigeria, Uganda join exit list
Uber’s decision to wind down operations in Nigeria and Uganda has added two of Africa’s largest ride-hailing m…
Uber shocks Nigerians, announces exit from Nigeria after 12 years
Uber will cease operations in Nigeria on 2 September 2026 after 12 years. The decision follows a review of its…
Find out more as Humanitarian Affairs Ministry announces new official website, shares link
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has changed its website address, aligning i…
10 Years, ₦1.2bn. 40+ Tertiary Institutions by 2026: OPay Is Here to Stay
OPay expands its ₦1.2 billion 10-year scholarship programme to 25 partner institutions with Miva Open Universi…
Which WhatsApp users will Pay N14 per message, the truth is finally out
Nigerians were surprised by WhatsApp's new N14 per message fee from October 1. However, only businesses using …
See top DStv Changes subscribers should expect this September
MultiChoice may reveal new DStv packages this September, enhancing options for sports and entertainment conten…
Nigeria begins building its first data-driven TV audience currency after 60,000-household survey
Nigeria has begun building what industry stakeholders describe as the country’s first credible, data-driven te…
WIOCC secures $300m to build Africa’s next digital infrastructure backbone
WIOCC Group, Africa’s leading carrier-neutral digital infrastructure platform, has secured a combined $300 mil…
Government unveils £12 Billion high-speed rail plan to connect Lagos and Maiduguri
The Federal Government has announced plans to construct a 360km/h high-speed rail line connecting Lagos to Mai…
Apple shares slip as John Ternus takes over from Tim Cook in historic leadership transition
Apple shares edged lower on Tuesday as investors absorbed the company’s biggest leadership transition in 15 ye…
See the five features in iPhone that are missing on Android
Discover why iPhones outshine Androids with unique features like iMessage, privacy controls, and high resale v…
Why Alawee shut down its services amid Paystack takeover
Nigerian fintech Allawee is shutting down services by December 1, 2026. Customers have until November 30 to wi…
After 10 years, #StartupSouth pivots to unlock Africa’s off-chart startups
After a decade of building platforms for entrepreneurs outside Nigeria’s traditional technology hubs, #Startup…
Nigeria targets pension, insurance funds to finance impact economy
Nigeria is seeking to unlock greater investment from pension funds, insurance companies and other institutiona…
Revealed: Why DStv Premium package in cheaper than streaming platforms
As DStv faces fierce competition from cheaper streaming platforms, will its extensive sports coverage remain t…
African fintechs face margin squeeze as cloud costs, cybersecurity and regulation collide
Africa’s fintech industry is entering a more difficult phase of growth as rising cloud costs, cybersecurity re…
Thales Alenia, IAI win contract to build Nigeria’s new satellites
French aerospace group Thales Alenia Space and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have been selected to build N…
John Ternus: The engineer taking Apple to its next era
For 25 years, John Ternus worked behind the scenes at Apple, helping build the products that made the company …
How Tim Cook rebuilt Apple without trying to be Steve Jobs
When Tim Cook took over as Apple’s chief executive in August 2011, the company was already one of the most rea…
Why YouTube is launching 24/7 stations for creators, podcasters
YouTube expands its 24/7 Stations feature, allowing creators to build continuous channels, boosting viewer eng…
How MultiChoice new Owner is fighting piracy with technology
Canal+ combats illegal streaming of DStv and GOtv in Africa with advanced technology like ISP blocking and for…
Find out more as Nigerians consume N3.67tn worth of internet data in H1 2026
Nigerians spent an estimated N3.67 trillion on internet data in H1 2026, marking a 43% increase as broadband a…
Nigeria’s H1 telecom story: 10m new lines, 8m broadband connections and 8.5m TB of data
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry recorded a sharp expansion in the first half of 2026, with the country a…
Data becomes N3.67tn economy in Nigeria as consumption jumps 43% in H1 2026
Nigerians consumed an estimated N3.67 trillion worth of internet data in the first half of 2026, representing …
2027 elections: Nigeria moves to mainstream digital technology amid voter trust crisis
Nigeria is moving to mainstream emerging digital technologies in election management ahead of the 2027 general…
Find out 6 settings that can make Andriod phone feel faster in 2026
Six hidden Android developer settings can make smartphones feel faster by reducing animations, managing backgr…
Key things to know about the new Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi launches the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, featuring a massive battery and vibrant display, but Nigerians face…
Full list of smartphones ₦100,000 to ₦300,000 now buys
Nigerians face rising smartphone prices as global shipments decline sharply, limiting affordable options to ₦1…
WhatsApp to start charging businesses for customer replies from October
Businesses that rely on WhatsApp to communicate with customers will face a new operating cost from October 1, …
From PalmPay POS agent to data professional: How Hakeem turned opportunity into growth
What started as a PalmPay POS business in Ilorin gave Hakeem an opportunity to earn, build valuable skills and…
How Gadgets are getting smaller, more powerful, specialised
The latest wave of gadget and hardware reviews points to a significant shift in the market that manufacturers …