Nine months after ARCON tightened advertising vetting rules, businesses and influencers face delays, costs, and uncertainty. While aimed at curbing scams, the policy raises questions about enforcement effectiveness and stifles digital market agility.
The Federal Government has launched a $50 million Impact Innovation Fund to support Nigerian startups addressing social challenges, with funding from NSIA and Japan's JICA.
The US Embassy in Nigeria highlights Dr. Wendy Okolo, a pioneering Nigerian-American aerospace engineer at NASA Ames Research Center, who earned her PhD at 26 and leads flight safety research.
Adedapo Idris Morenigbade, a Nigerian tech professional in the UK, is launching Blishcrown, a skill-based gaming platform inspired by Nigerian game centre culture from the early 2000s.
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The European Union has approved a €22 million grant to support Nigeria's Project BRIDGE, a nationwide fibre-optic expansion initiative. The funding will complement an €86 million EBRD loan and expected support from World Bank and AfDB.
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature allowing group admins to share up to 100 recent messages with new members, enhancing conversation flow and privacy.
NBS data reveals Nigeria's internet user distribution with Lagos dominating at 17.5 million subscribers, followed by Kano and Ogun states. Quarterly and yearly trends show mixed growth patterns across states.
A viral TikTok video shows a visually impaired Nigerian woman effortlessly navigating a phone with a blank screen, sparking awe and discussions on technology's role in aiding disabilities.
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has opened applications for the 2026 National Girls in ICT Competition, targeting girls aged 10-16 nationwide to develop tech solutions and win prizes.
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Mexico introduces robotic dogs with AI surveillance for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, enhancing stadium safety in Monterrey with high-tech crowd monitoring and real-time security.
Mudashiru Ayeni, a Nigerian student in 1971, invented a battery-powered robot office assistant but was sent for psychiatric evaluation instead of receiving government support, highlighting historical barriers to innovation.
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AfriChange, a cross-border payments platform, has been honored with the Best Fintech Website/Platform award at the 2026 Fintech Awards in the UK, recognizing its innovation and impact on immigrant communities.
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A Nigerian tech enthusiast has gone viral for transforming an old bicycle into a powerful electric bike using a 5,000-watt conversion kit, showcasing the installation and test ride in a trending video.
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Sony Group has developed groundbreaking AI technology capable of identifying original copyrighted songs used to train AI music generators and measuring their influence on AI-created tracks.
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Global fintech Grey has launched Grey Business, a multi-currency platform to help African startups and SMEs manage international transactions with speed and transparency.
African YouTube creators are transforming digital content into million-dollar empires. Egypt's Creative Crafts leads with $8.8M, while Nigeria's MarkAngel Comedy and Algeria's Oum Walid dominate regional earnings.
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Nigerian fintech giant Flutterwave marks 10 years as the world's most licensed non-bank financial technology company, holding over 50 licenses across 35 countries and processing $50+ billion in transactions.
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Former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma declares Nigeria holds historic responsibility for Africa's economic and technological advancement, praising Flutterwave's growth as a continental achievement at Lagos event.
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Nigerian defence technology startup Terra Industries has raised an additional $22 million, bringing its total funding to $34 million. Founded by young entrepreneurs, the company develops autonomous defence systems tailored for Africa's security needs.
Former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma declares Nigeria's fintech success with Flutterwave drives continental progress and deeper financial inclusion across Africa.
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Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola announced at the company's 10th anniversary that it is the world's most licensed non-bank entity, with over 50 licenses across 35+ countries and $50 billion in transactions processed.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and MTN Nigeria Chairman Dr. Ernest Ndukwe celebrated Flutterwave's 10th anniversary, hailing it as an international company made in Nigeria that has processed over $50 billion in transactions across 36 countries.
MTN Nigeria Board Chairman Dr. Ernest Ndukwe praised Flutterwave's international success at its 10th anniversary, linking it to Nigeria's telecom reforms and emphasizing corporate governance for sustained growth.
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Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commended Flutterwave for processing over $50 billion in transactions across 36 countries, emphasizing youth empowerment and Nigeria's technological growth at the fintech's 10th-anniversary gala.
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Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commended Flutterwave at its 10th-anniversary gala for processing over $50 billion in transactions across 36 countries, highlighting its role in Nigeria's economic growth and calling for investments in infrastructure and
