Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has initiated settlement negotiations with the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) following a $32.8 million fine for alleged violat

At the ongoing tenth edition of #StartupSouth, in Port Harcourt, conversations about innovation, policy, and infrastructure converged on one central theme: connectivity as destiny. For too lo

Today, the absence of U.S. labor data and uncertainty about the government shutdown leave financial markets in anticipation. Meanwhile, Bitcoin continues to attract buyers above $120,000. Bin

In October 2022, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Nigeria Startup Act into law, exactly on October 19, 2022. For many in the tech ecosystem, it was more than a symbolic gesture

World football governing body FIFA has unveiled the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup. Named the ‘Trionda’, the match ball is powered by AI. Designed by Adidas, the ball has an inbui

In a dramatic twist of events, former President Trump attempted to undermine the independence of the Federal Reserve (Fed) during his tenure. Despite these efforts, he failed to secure majori

GITEX Nigeria 2025 wasn’t just another tech event. It was a bold statement about Africa’s place in the global innovation economy. The energy was electric as innovators, entrepreneurs, and glo

In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin’s price soared to an impressive $121,000, creating a ripple effect across the cryptocurrency market. Several altcoins have hit new peaks, with BNB Coin surpassin

In the bustling tech corridors of Nigeria’s startup ecosystem, failure is often whispered about in hushed tones, something to be hidden, not celebrated. Yet for Nweze Ikechukwu Emeka, failure

Standard Bank has reduced its ATM network in South Africa by 1,942 between 2020 and mid-2025, a significant decrease from 5,390 to 3,448. This substantial reduction reflects banks’ adaptation

Bringing machine learning into an operational decision engine means nothing more than accepting the realities of production systems as opposed to treating models as isolated research artefact

As the U.S. government slips deeper into shutdown, Bitcoin is pressing higher, riding a wave of investor unease and global uncertainty. Nigel Green, founder and CEO of the deVere Group, sees

The cryptocurrency BNB, part of the Binance ecosystem, saw a significant rise on October 3, 2025. It surged by approximately 8% to surpass the $1,100 mark, ultimately reaching an intra-day pe

On October 2nd, Bitcoin’s price momentarily surpassed $121,000, and Ethereum reached a three-week high by exceeding $4,500. Although prices have slightly retracted, Bitcoin and Ethereum are c

The world’s largest derivatives exchange, CME Group, has recently announced that it is preparing to launch 24/7 crypto futures and options trading. The plan is set to start in early 2026, aft

The days when freelance earnings could bypass the Nigerian tax system are over. By January 2026, remote workers, freelancers, online influencers, and even sex workers are expected to generate

India’s financial watchdog, the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND), has issued non-compliance notices to 25 offshore cryptocurrency exchanges that failed to register and adhere to th

OpenAI’s recent secondary share sale, valuing the company at $500 billion, has cemented its position as the world’s most valuable startup. The sale, totalling $6.6 billion, involved current a

Since its MVP launch on June 19th, Clooza has quickly become one of Africa’s most promising event platforms. In just a few months, the platform has powered 65 events across 7 countries and we