In the final quarter of 2025, Google’s financial results sent strong signals to Nigeria’s tech and business community about the ongoing shift in how global digital platforms make money. The parent company Alphabet reported a solid performance with notable gains…
In a major strategic shift that reflects the changing face of the financial technology world, Corpay, the corporate payments giant listed on the NYSE, has agreed to sell PayByPhone, its mobile parking payments business, to Lightyear Capital, a private equity…
Nigeria’s digital lending landscape is poised for significant change as open banking moves closer to full implementation. This shift could reshape how credit is priced, how lenders assess borrowers, and how millions of Nigerians access formal financial services. In a…
In a significant stride for women’s participation in technology and entrepreneurship across Nigeria, the sixth cohort of the Women in Tech Nigeria Accelerator has successfully graduated, spotlighting the continued drive to unlock opportunities for female founders in the digital economy.…
Abuja was at the centre of a pivotal conversation about data protection and digital trust as stakeholders from government, finance, and technology gathered for Nigeria’s National Privacy Week 2026. The week’s activities culminated in a high-profile summit where Optasia, a…
In a major leap for technology education in Africa, EvolveHQ Talent Hub, a leading Nigerian educational technology academy, has received accreditation from the American Council of Training and Development (ACTD). This recognition places the institution among a select group of…
Elon Musk, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Tesla, has stirred a controversy on wealth and wellbeing after declaring that money does not guarantee happiness. Musk stated this via his X handle on Thursday. As of the time of this…
In a landmark educational moment, UNESCO’s Regional Office for Southern Africa joined hands with the Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) to spotlight an ambitious project reshaping how technical skills are taught in Africa. On 2 February 2026, a gathering of…
In a significant development for technology and education on the continent, 27 universities from across Africa and other influential partners are gearing up for a landmark three-day artificial intelligence education summit scheduled in Lagos, Nigeria. The event reflects a growing…
In a major shift for app developers around the world, Apple has launched Xcode 26.3, a powerful update that radically changes how software is built on its platforms. The new release brings in agentic coding support, making it possible for…
Across Nigeria, the conversation around education is changing shape. Talk has turned from chalkboards and classrooms to laptops, online platforms, and digital skill sets. Policy papers and public speeches paint a picture of a nation poised to harness technology for…
In a welcome development for Africa’s innovation economy, AfricArena has released the 7th edition of its State of Tech in Africa Report, offering an extensive look at how technology, investment, and entrepreneurship are shaping the continent’s future. According to a…
Paris has become the centre of a major legal confrontation between French law enforcement and X, the social media platform owned by billionaire Elon Musk. On Tuesday, France’s cybercrime unit conducted a detailed search of X’s offices in the French…
Nigeria’s fintech industry has continued to prove its resilience and regional leadership after raising an estimated $520 million in equity finance in 2024, according to the latest analysis from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). These figures confirm the ecosystem’s…
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to confront an ongoing challenge that has been damaging its telecommunications backbone and disrupting digital services across the country. Telecommunications regulators, security agencies, government ministries and industry players are now working together to address the alarming…
