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Meet the tech leaders selected by NITDA to drive Nigeria’s digital innovation agenda for the next 2 years
In a landmark step towards fully implementing the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through its Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation
Plume Network Gains SEC Approval As Transfer Agent For RWAs
Plume Network, a modular layer 2 blockchain focused on real-world assets (RWAs), has officially registered as a transfer agent with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The move
Bitcoin Blazes New Trails Above $125,000
Bitcoin’s (BTC) price has surged past $125,000, setting new records and fueling optimism in the cryptocurrency market. After smashing previous highs yesterday, BTC again climbed to a new peak
2026 World Cup: FIFA faces gambling probe over “Right to Buy” digital tokens
World football governing association FIFA has come under a preliminary investigation for alleged gambling activity in its 2026 World Cup ticket sales of “Right to Buy” (RTB) tokens. The probe
MTN Chairman highlights smartphone cost, vandalism as causes of low 5G penetration across Africa
Chairman of the MTN Group, Mcebisi Jonas, has highlighted two major reasons for the low 5G internet penetration across the continent. They include the lack of price-appropriate 5G devices and
Edo AUATON faults Bolt for blocking hundreds of drivers without fair hearing
The Edo State Council of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has called out the taxi-hailing company, Bolt, for deactivating the accounts of hundreds of driver
Nigeria’s debit card, AfriGO has now processed over N70bn in transactions in 2025
AfriGO, Nigeria’s first domestic card, has processed more than N70 billion worth of transactions in 2025. The development is a testament to its adoption by merchants nationwide. This was disc
Bitcoin smashes record $125,000 price as deVere CEO predicts surge to $150,000 by year-end
Bitcoin has hit a historic milestone, breaking through the $125,000 mark for the first time to cement its position as the world’s most valuable and closely watched digital asset. The surge, w
Logistics startup POZI raises €650,000 marking Gabon’s first international venture funding
Gabon-based fleet management startup POZI has raised €650,000 in seed funding. The round represents the first international venture capital raised by a homegrown tech startup in the country.
POCO M7 & POCO C85 Launch in Nigeria: Power Meets Performance
POCO is back to redefine smartphone experiences in Nigeria with the simultaneous launch of POCO M7 and POCO C85 — two devices that combine massive battery life, stunning displays, and powerfu
Putin’s Pivot: Russia Denies Anti Dollar Drive While Betting Big on BRICS Trade
In a world where financial dominance often amounts to geopolitical power, Russia’s recent public posture is drawing sharp scrutiny. As whispers of an “anti-dollar” agenda circulate, President
NIBSS to scrap transfer fees
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Canal+ to start selling MultiChoice’s local content to international markets
Canal+ has revealed plans to start selling some of MultiChoice’s home-made content to overseas markets. Through StudioCanal, a European content distributor, Canal+ is making moves to market D
Binance Opens Trading for Aster with Unique Features
Binance announced today that it will open trading pairs for Aster (ASTER) including ASTER/USDT, ASTER/USDC, and ASTER/TRY on its platform at 15:00. According to the announcement on the exchan
From Jigawa to China: Hauwa Aliyu’s journey reflects how 3MTT is refining tech talent in Northern Nigeria
For years, the narrative surrounding Northern Nigeria’s tech landscape has been dominated by conversations about potential, resource gaps, and a lack of female representation, particularly in
Bitcoin Holds Strong as Critical Indicators Signal Bullish Momentum
The long-term indicators for Bitcoin suggest a continued upward trend, despite narratives that the cycle has ended. At the start of October, the 200-week moving average (WMA) surpassed the $5
Aster Token Falls 10% Amid Trading Integrity Concerns
Key Points: Aster Token drops due to trading volume integrity concerns. DeFiLlama delists Aster data amid integrity scrutiny. Upcoming airdrop raises further trading stability issues. Aster T
5 lessons I learned from building a comedy brand from a character named Tegwolo
When I first started animating the character Tegwolo, my goal was to make people laugh and capture the hilarious, everyday struggles of Nigerian life through cartoons. I never imagined that t
Reviewing #StartupSouthX’s inclusive gathering on innovation, culture, and capital
Port Harcourt, the vibrant oil city of Nigeria’s South-South, came alive earlier this month as it hosted the tenth edition of #StartupSouth, one of Africa’s most consistent and regionally foc
Uncover Secrets Pushing Bitcoin, BNB, and LINK to New Heights
Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading at $123,300 with altcoins largely moving sideways. This past weekend defied the norm, as BTC reached a new all-time high (ATH) early on Sunday (local time)
How Nigeria plans to tax crypto holders and traders from January 2026
Beginning from January 1, 2026, residents in Nigeria, whether citizens or those who have stayed for six months or more, will be taxed on their global gains from digital assets. Holding crypto