Nigerians Spent N6.6tn on Data in 12 Months
Nigerians consumed 15.32 billion GB of internet data worth N6.6 trillion from June 2025 to May 2026, with monthly usage hitting a record 1.50 million TB in May 2026.
Category : Technology
Roqqu Launches Tokenized Stocks, Super Trading Platform
Roqqu, a leading African crypto exchange, launches tokenized stocks, evolving into a super trading platform with access to US equities, forex, and commodities.
Zuckerberg: AI Will Create Jobs, Not Destroy Them
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg dismisses AI doomsday predictions, arguing that AI will augment human productivity and create more jobs, not eliminate them.
SharpPunter AI Hits 80% Accuracy, 87.5% World Cup Rate
SharpPunter, an AI sports prediction platform, reports 80% hit rate since April 2026 launch, correctly predicting 91 of 104 World Cup matches, gaining thousands of users across Africa.
Nigerians Hit New Data Record: 1.5M TB in May
Nigerians consumed 1.5 million terabytes of data in May 2026, a new record, according to the NCC. This marks a 25% increase from April, driven by streaming and remote work.
Google One Price Hike Hits Nigeria: 55.3% Increase
Google increases Google One 100GB plan in Nigeria from N1,900 to N2,950 monthly, a 55.3% rise, effective September 9, 2026. Subscribers face automatic charges unless canceled.
OPay Savings: A National Movement for Financial Inclusion
OPay's savings feature has become a national movement, with over 20 million users saving N1.5 trillion in 2025, promoting financial inclusion across Nigeria.
OPay 7 Savings Festival: 27% Interest, N77m Pool
OPay launches the 49-day 7 Savings Festival, offering 27% per annum interest and a share of N77m pool to encourage consistent saving among Nigerians.
AI could deepen Nigeria's 2027 election divides, experts warn
As Nigeria's 2027 elections approach, experts warn AI could deepen divides, urging investment in democratic discourse monitoring and AI education.
Nigeria's EV Infrastructure Race: Beyond the Chargers
Nigeria is racing to build EV infrastructure beyond charging stations, including battery swapping, local assembly, and renewable energy integration, as adoption grows.
TYMs Brings Accounting and Bookkeeping to AI Assistants
TYMs launches AI accounting integration for Claude and ChatGPT, enabling real-time bookkeeping and financial management within chat interfaces.
WhatsApp Adds Email Recovery Option for Account Security
WhatsApp now lets users add an email for account recovery, offering an alternative when SMS verification fails. Learn how to set it up and troubleshoot issues.
Nigeria Startup Funding Crashes 96% in July
Nigeria's startups raised only $2.1 million in July, a 96% crash from June's $54 million, as big investors remain cautious amid economic uncertainty.
Tech Transforms Nigerian Securities Trading
Technology is revolutionizing Nigeria's securities trading, boosting efficiency, transparency, and access, according to experts.
Kuda Bank Opens SIWES Internship Applications for Nigerian Undergraduates
Kuda Bank has launched its 2026 SIWES Internship Programme for Nigerian undergraduates, offering hands-on fintech experience, mentorship, and career development across departments.
UN Secretary-General Race: AI Governance Takes Center Stage
Six UN Secretary-General candidates debated AI governance, with calls for collaborative platforms and binding standards to prevent inequality and rights abuses.
Africa Startup Funding Crashes 80% as Investors Retreat
African startups raised 80% less funding in 2026 as investors pull back, but some sectors still attract capital. Explore the resilience amid the crash.
Top 15 African Countries with Most Data Centres 2026
South Africa leads Africa's data centre market with 65 centres in 2026, followed by Nigeria (45) and Kenya (30), reflecting rapid digital growth.
Moove Hits $1.5B Valuation After $250M Funding Round
Moove, African mobility fintech, secures $250M funding, reaching $1.5B valuation, becoming latest unicorn, expanding globally.
OneDosh and Stripe Solve Crypto On-Ramping in Nigeria
OneDosh partners with Stripe to enable seamless crypto on-ramping in Nigeria, allowing users to buy digital assets with naira using local payment methods.
Standard Chartered, Sony Back Yellow Card in $40m Round
Standard Chartered and Sony led a $40 million funding round for Yellow Card, Africa's stablecoin exchange, boosting crypto adoption across 20+ countries.
Nigerian man in NZ shares 9 skills that secured his job
A Nigerian tech expert in New Zealand reveals the nine certifications that helped him land a job abroad, emphasizing projects and confidence over paper qualifications.
NITDA Signs Sovereign Cloud Framework to Boost AI, Data Centres
NITDA has signed a sovereign cloud framework to boost AI and data centre investment in Nigeria, aiming to enhance data sovereignty and digital economy growth.
World Bank: Nigerian Firms' AI Adoption Hits 40%
AI adoption among Nigerian firms surged to 40% in 2026, matching US levels, says World Bank report. Manufacturing leads, driven by cost reduction and improved efficiency.
Nigeria's E-Invoicing Mandate: More Than Tax
Nigeria's e-invoicing mandate revolutionizes business operations beyond tax compliance, enhancing transparency and efficiency.
Data Factory Global launches Nigeria data marketplace
Data Factory Global launches Nigeria's first data marketplace to expand access to high-quality public datasets, boosting research and innovation.
Kolomoni Free Transfers for Under 25s in New Campaign
Kolomoni unveils free bank transfers for Nigerians aged 25 and below under its 'Take Control' campaign, targeting youth financial inclusion.
Nigerian CEO Chibuike Goodnews Helps Businesses Unlock AI
Chibuike Goodnews, Nigerian CEO, is helping businesses leverage AI for growth. Discover his journey and impact in this exclusive feature.
Amazon Hits $3 Trillion as AI Cloud Growth Accelerates
Amazon's market cap reached $3 trillion after AI-driven AWS growth accelerated, marking a historic milestone and boosting investor confidence.
The Hidden Risk of Simple Payment Requests in Fintech
Africa's fintech boom hides a growing threat: payment request fraud. Learn how cybercriminals exploit simple invoices and what the industry must do to secure transactions.
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