Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is one of the largest in Africa. With over 170 million active mobile lines and millions relying on their phones for business, education, and daily communication, the expectation was that by 2025, Nigerians would enjoy dependable network…
Customs Service has moved decisively to improve trade operations at the country’s busiest seaport with the introduction of a sophisticated scanning system that promises faster cargo clearance and greater efficiency at Apapa Port. This development comes as part of a…
In a major development shaping the future of online payments and digital shopping, Mastercard and Tencent MIDAS have announced a global partnership designed to transform how users pay and interact within digital commerce. This collaboration brings together two of the…
Nigeria is deep in sensitive discussions with global tech giant Google to bring a fresh undersea fibre optic cable into the country and improve the nation’s internet backbone. Senior officials say this move aims to reduce the frequent outages that…
In a move that is rapidly gaining attention across the nation’s creative landscape, the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) and technology firm PlotWeaver have signed a partnership agreement that could transform how films are conceived and made in Nigeria. Announced in…
Nigeria’s digital economic landscape is evolving at a speed that even industry veterans describe as remarkable. According to projections presented at a major economic forum in Lagos, the nation’s digital economy is on course to record an estimated $18.3 billion…
At the Tayo Aderinokun Hall, University of Lagos, a new chapter unfolded in Nigeria’s healthcare story when the 2025 STACK Reform Health Fair became the stage for young innovators to show how technology can improve health outcomes across the country.…
In the bustling bazaars of Lagos, Kano, Abuja, and cities across Nigeria, everyday buying and selling has always been more than transactions. It is personal, human and shaped by trust built over time. Yet in the rapid digitalisation of commerce,…
Satellite internet provider Starlink has crossed a major milestone, confirming that its global customer count now exceeds nine million users. This surge in subscribers reflects one of the fastest growth periods in the company’s history and highlights how demand for…
In the fast-moving world of quantum technology, a new venture capital initiative is generating real excitement. The quantum industry is no longer just early-stage science projects; it is moving closer to commercial reality. Yet even with huge potential in computing,…
OneDosh has officially launched its long‑anticipated cross‑border payments platform in both the United States and Nigeria, signalling a bold entry into the rapidly evolving global fintech arena. This launch marks the company’s first major payment corridor, offering Nigerians and Americans…
In a remarkable development for Nigeria’s innovation economy, tech start‑ups across the country and broader African continent have collectively raised $19.7 billion over the past seven years, marking a significant evolution in digital entrepreneurship and investor confidence in the region’s potential.…
In the quiet streets of the Benin Republic, a young boy’s curiosity about technology quietly took root. Achille Arouko, who would go on to become the co‑founder and chief executive officer of Bujeti, first encountered technology not through structured lessons…
Accra, Ghana’s parliament has taken a bold step that will reshape the nation’s financial terrain by passing a new law that legalises the widespread use of cryptocurrency and virtual assets. The move underscores the government’s intent to bring a fast‑expanding…
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence tools in everyday life has dramatically shifted how young people interact with technology. From generative chatbots to AI companions, children and teens are engaging with systems that simply did not exist a few years…
