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FairMoney embeds compliance in product design as CBN, FCCPC tighten consumer protection
FairMoney Microfinance Bank says it is embedding regulatory compliance and consumer protection into the design…
QNET warns Nigerians against ‘Model Q’ scams as fraudsters hijack brand in Nigeria
QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness company operating through a direct-selling model, has warned Nigerians a…
Why Square is relaunching Twitter amid pushback from Elon Musk's X
Operation Bluebird's Twitter.now aims to revive the original Twitter experience amidst a trademark dispute wit…
OpenAI slows Astra development as AI model raises critical cybersecurity concerns
OpenAI has slowed parts of the development of its upcoming artificial intelligence model, Astra, after interna…
How to apply for MultiChoice Talent Factory masterclass
MultiChoice Talent Factory launches masterclasses in eight Nigerian states to empower filmmakers with industry…
How to apply for SMEDAN, Zoho N20 billion wallet credit for SMEs
SMEDAN partners with Zoho to support 25,000 Nigerian SMEs with N20bn in credits, enhancing access to over 60 a…
Zinox chair demands BPP sanctions for MDAs flouting local content laws
Leo Stan Ekeh, chairman of the Zinox Group, has called on the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) to impose san…
Tranzmit, Yellow Card target faster USA-Nigeria payments with stablecoin settlement
Tranzmit Payment Services, the payments subsidiary of U.S.-based Tranzmit Corporation, has integrated Yellow C…
Nigeria’s fiber market takes off as FTTx subscribers rise 80,000 in three months
Nigeria’s fiber broadband market is accelerating, with Fiber-to-the-X (FTTx) subscriptions rising by about 77,…
MTN, Dubai tycoon strike deal to build $6bn AI data centre network across Africa
MTN Group, Africa’s largest telecom operator, is partnering with Dubai-based investor Tarek Al Ashram to devel…
Afri Invoice woos Monnify, Flutterwave, Interswitch investors for Africa e-invoicing push
Afri Invoice Nigeria Limited has opened a strategic investment round as it seeks to attract investors who back…
Why WhatsApp is planning to charge users per message
Meta will charge Nigerian businesses for WhatsApp messages from October 1, 2026, impacting SMEs and fintechs r…
Microsoft employees reveal AI usage costs as internal spreadsheet tracks workplace spending
Microsoft employees are revealing not only how much they earn but also how much artificial intelligence tools …
Meta agrees to pay up to $18bn in settlement over social media harms to children
Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle a landmark multistate lawsuit accusing Facebook a…
Full list of features in the new Redmi 17 unveiled
Xiaomi unveils the Redmi 17, featuring a massive 7,500mAh battery, 50MP camera, and 6.9-inch 120Hz display, av…
Why Meta imposed a two-hour limits on teens on Facebook, Instagram, others
Meta imposes a two-hour daily limit and night access ban for teens on Facebook and Instagram, enhancing parent…
Find out more 10 phones with at least 5000mAh battery in Nigeria
Nigerians seeking long-lasting smartphones can explore 10 phones with 5000mAh batteries, offering dependable d…
Meta takes $10bn Q3 Hit as $18bn teen safety deal puts TikTok, YouTube on the spot
Meta Platforms will take an estimated $10 billion legal expense in the third quarter after agreeing to an $18 …
How All On is driving funding with Innovation challenge
All On launches a 12-month programme to support Nigeria's clean energy startups, offering mentorship and techn…
Find out more as WhatsApp rolls out stronger security features for users
WhatsApp has introduced multiple passkeys, stronger alphanumeric passwords and enhanced caller information to …
Zoho, SMEDAN unleash N20bn digital push for 25,000 Nigerian MSMEs
Zoho Corporation and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) are rolling out a…
Australia bans fully AI-generated music from official charts
Australia has drawn a new line between human creativity and artificial intelligence in music, with fully AI-ge…
MultiChoice Nigeria CEO reveals the next step after firm's Canal+ acquisition
MultiChoice Nigeria shifts focus from pay-TV to the creative economy, enhancing local talent and combating pir…
Revealed: Why MTN is launching banking services across Africa
MTN Group is pursuing banking licences to elevate its fintech services and compete with lenders like OPay, whi…
Hidden fees stall Nigeria’s broadband expansion plan
Hidden fees are stalling Nigeria’s broadband expansion plans, as several state governments impose exorbitant a…
Here’s what humanoid robots racing in Beijing mean for the future of work
The race was over in less than nine seconds. On August 25, a Chinese humanoid robot called Tiangong Ultra comp…
Moniepoint pulls plug on MonieWorld after 14 months, refocuses on Nigeria, Kenya
Moniepoint is winding down MonieWorld, its UK-based remittance business, just 14 months after launch, in a str…
Telecoms giant MTN eyes banking licences as it pushes deeper into lending
Africa’s largest telecoms operator MTN Group is exploring banking licences in select markets as the company lo…
Nigeria, Ghana drive MTN’s cash flow rebound as funds return to Johannesburg
MTN Group sees financial recovery as Nigeria and Ghana emerge as major contributors to the South African telec…
Your Android Phone Could Stop Getting Updates in 2026, Check This List
Discover which Android phones, including the Google Pixel 6 series, will lose official software support by 202…
WhatsApp reveals plans to expand payment feature to other countries
WhatsApp is developing a Payments section for its iOS app, hinting at future expansions that could allow users…
N145 RoW policy fails to cut fibre costs as states add up to N700,000 application fees
Nigeria’s push to expand broadband access is facing a fresh hurdle at the state level, with some governments i…
Smartcomply takes Nigerian compliance tech to GITEX Nigeria as digital trust becomes growth barrier
Nigerian compliance and cybersecurity company Smartcomply will showcase its technology at GITEX Nigeria 2026, …
Find out more as MTN invites Nigerian graduates to apply for 2026 global graduate programme
MTN has opened applications for its 2026 Programme, offering qualified graduates training, mentorship, practic…