Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is reportedly considering one of the biggest private fundraising rounds in tech history, as the competition among global AI firms becomes more intense and expensive. According to reports by the Financial Times and Reuters, the company…
Airtel Africa has postponed the planned initial public offering of its mobile money business, Airtel Money, to the second half of 2026, a move that reflects growing uncertainty across global financial markets and rising operational costs linked to geopolitical tensions.…
According to a report by Reuters, France is making a fresh push to rebuild its relationship with Africa after years of diplomatic setbacks in several West African countries that were once considered its strongest allies on the continent. Next week,…
The South African rand strengthened on Friday as global investors reacted positively to renewed hopes of a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran, while a weaker US dollar also gave emerging market currencies fresh support. According to…
Nigeria’s growing digital economy is putting fresh pressure on young people to understand money beyond the classroom, and fintech giant OPay is stepping deeper into that conversation through a new partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria during Global Money…
Africa’s growing technology ecosystem is gaining another boost as innovation-focused award platforms intensify efforts to recognise and support emerging startups, founders, developers and digital creators shaping the continent’s future. At a time when African startups are attracting global attention in…
Africa’s digital economy is growing fast, but one challenge continues to stand in the way of long-term progress: the shortage of highly trained technology talent. As fintech companies, startups, banks and digital service providers compete for skilled software engineers, the…
According to Notebookcheck.net, Instagram has officially ended support for end-to-end encrypted direct messages, a move that is already stirring fresh concerns among privacy experts, digital rights advocates and millions of social media users worldwide. The decision, which takes effect from…
In Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy, fintech has become the backbone of daily business. From roadside food vendors to online fashion sellers, millions of Nigerians now rely on transfers, mobile banking apps, POS terminals and USSD codes to keep their businesses…
In a country celebrated as Africa’s fintech capital, many Nigerian small businesses are still holding tightly to cash. Across markets in Lagos, roadside shops in Abuja, tailoring stores in Aba, and food stalls in Port Harcourt, physical naira notes remain…
Nigeria is taking another decisive step towards digital independence as Galaxy Backbone, in partnership with Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation, rolls out subsidised sovereign cloud services targeted at startups across the country. The initiative signals a growing national focus on…
Nigeria’s push to revitalise its agricultural sector has taken a significant turn as the National Board for Technical Education begins a sweeping overhaul of agricultural curricula across tertiary institutions. The move is aimed at closing the widening skills gap, improving…
Nigeria has intensified its call for a unified framework on data protection and privacy laws across Africa, positioning the move as critical to unlocking trust, digital trade, and economic growth on the continent. The push comes at a time when…
Nigeria’s education technology sector is facing a critical growth barrier, as industry experts warn that many digital learning platforms are failing to meet the real needs of users. Despite increasing investment and innovation across the sector, a persistent disconnect between…
Nigeria’s fast-growing tech startup ecosystem is entering a decisive phase where innovation alone is no longer enough. As digital services expand across fintech, health tech, edtech and e-commerce, the handling of personal data has become a central issue shaping trust,…
