News
Top stories
MTN received over 1.6 million customer complaints via calls, emails, social media, and walk-in centres
Andela has acquired Woven, a technical assessment company, to deepen its AI-focused hiring capabilities as global demand rises for engineers who can build and deploy AI systems at scale.
Worldcoin has deleted all biometric data collected from Kenyans after a High Court ruled the project’s data practices unlawful.
Nigeria recorded its lowest funding share among Africa’s four largest startup markets in 2025, taking just eight percent of the continent’s $3.8 billion in disclosed funding.
Egypt has scrapped the duty-free phone allowance for travelers, citing booming local manufacturing. The move, effective Wednesday, has sparked criticism from lawmakers concerned about its impact on expatriates.
Tata is expanding into Africa as India pushes defence exports, opening a Morocco factory and pursuing military hardware deals with regional governments.
The result revealed that 88% of Nigerian adults use AI chatbots for various reasons, including education, business, and entrepreneurship.
Paystack says it is now profitable as it launches The Stack Group, a new holding company that brings together its payments, banking, and AI ambitions
Nigeria’s SEC has raised minimum capital requirements for fintechs, virtual asset providers, and fund managers, tightening oversight as it seeks to strengthen market stability and investor protection.
“The third party didn’t exist” – Femi Falana’s lawyer explains why Nigerian court ruled against Meta
Here’s why a Nigerian court held Meta responsible for a false video posted on Facebook about Femi Falana.
inDrive has launched in-app advertising in Nigeria, adding a new revenue stream as ride-hailing platforms face pressure on commissions, driver earnings, and long-term sustainability.
Paystack is expanding beyond payments into lending after acquiring Ladder Microfinance Bank. The deal gives the Stripe-owned fintech a banking licence, allowing it to offer loans, hold deposits, and launch new financial services in Nigeria
Nigeria moves to pass its first AI law, seeking to balance innovation with safeguards and position itself as a continental leader in regulating artificial intelligence.
Nigerians may soon get refunds for failed airtime and data purchases in as little as 30 seconds. A new NCC, CBN framework sets clearer rules for banks and telcos and promises faster resolution of failed transactions.
Sora Technology has raised an additional $2.5 million to scale its use of drones and AI in combating malaria across Africa.
Flutterwave has acquired Mono in a rare multi-million dollar deal. Techpoint Africa confirms that the value is significantly higher than Mono’s $17.5 million total funding, bringing the deal closer to $40 million.
PiggyVest crossed 6 million users in 2025, paying out ₦1.3 trillion as it expanded its infrastructure and business-focused products.
Lack of diesel in MTN and Airtel base stations has caused network outages in Abuja. The NCC blames activities of National Oil and Gas Suppliers Association.
CBN mandates dual connectivity for all PoS transactions, forcing banks and PSPs to link with NIBSS and UPSL within 30 days.
Fintech startup NALA has secured approval from the Bank of Ghana to launch remittance services in the country, partnering with BigPay to deliver cross-border payments to individuals and businesses.
