In a major stride for Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem and informal-sector entrepreneurship, the Lagos-based payment platform Moniepoint Inc has unveiled “M”, acclaimed as the country’s first artificial-intelligence-powered chatbot dedicated exclusively to demystifying and supporting the informal economy. The launch comes amid…
In a significant stride for Nigeria’s logistics and fintech sectors, the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has officially launched a new automated payment system in collaboration with Paystack, signalling the country’s commitment to modernising its postal infrastructure and payment processes. The…
A fresh and ambitious entrant has arrived on the Nigerian telecom scene: Vitel Wireless. On October 31 2025, the company officially announced the launch of its mobile services in Nigeria, signalling what industry watchers are calling a potential turning point…
Nigeria finds itself at the cusp of a transformative leap in digital infrastructure, as major global and domestic players double down on investment in the country’s burgeoning data-centre sector. Valued at roughly US $287 million (about ₦430 billion) in 2023,…
In a significant high-level engagement in Abuja, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, appealed to the governors of Nigeria’s 36 states to speed up and deepen efforts toward a tech-driven, inclusive growth agenda.…
With the theme “Strengthening Nigeria’s Domestic Business Development: Leveraging Local Content Principles for Sustainable Economic Growth”, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), speaking through its veterans and stakeholders, is urging the federal government and the private sector to ramp up…
In a country where the sun shines almost daily yet the electric supply remains inconsistent, the arrival of global energy-technology player Sungrow within Nigeria’s renewable energy sphere marks a meaningful shift. With the recently held Nigeria Energy 2025 Conference in…
Nigeria’s once-untouchable fintech sector is now coming under the government’s sharp fiscal spotlight. After years of rapid growth and light-touch regulation, a new wave of tax reforms is beginning to reshape how digital finance companies operate — and the effects…
Nigeria stands at a pivotal technological crossroads. With the global wave of artificial intelligence (AI) sweeping across sectors from agriculture to health, the country is positioning itself not as a mere follower but as a determined participant in the race.…
In today’s dynamic music-production landscape, the venerable FL Studio has long been a go-to for beat-makers and producers alike. Yet, whether for budget reasons, workflow preferences, operating-system compatibility, or simply a desire to explore fresh creative terrain, there are several…
In a move that has sent ripples across the digital knowledge ecosystem, billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has officially launched Grokipedia, an AI-driven online encyclopedia designed to compete directly with the Wikimedia Foundation’s flagship platform, Wikipedia. The announcement comes on…
In a landmark white paper, “Sustainable AI for a Greener Tomorrow”, NTT DATA – a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital-business services – warns that the current trajectory of AI development threatens environmental stability and calls for immediate,…
Over the past decade, the fintech scene across Africa has been driven by one overriding mission: financial inclusion. Millions of Africans who once transacted only in cash now access digital wallets and mobile money platforms. This progress, however, is no…
Airtel Africa Plc, one of the continent’s leading telecom and mobile money operators, has announced a significant increase in capital expenditure (capex) after reporting a buoyant first half of the 2025 financial year. The decision reflects the company’s confidence in…
In a move that signals the global ambitions of both fintech and mobility sectors, Checkout.com has announced a strategic partnership with Uber Technologies, Inc. — bringing together Checkout.com’s payments infrastructure and Uber’s on-demand mobility and delivery empire. The deal centres…
