Gift Oluchi Nicholas

Spiro Raised $270 Million in Just Three Weeks to Power Africa’s Electric Bikes

In less than a month, electric motorcycle startup Spiro raised $270 million. By focusing on battery swapping rather than long charging times, the company is convincing investors that clean transport in Africa is a winning bet.

Gift Oluchi NicholasJul 3, 2026

WhatsApp Launches Usernames to Hide Phone Number from Strangers

Exchanging phone numbers with people you have just met can feel unsafe. WhatsApp is rolling out a username system, allowing you to hide your digits from strangers, new acquaintances, and large group chats.

Gift Oluchi NicholasJul 2, 2026

RSU Launches 11 Digital Platforms to Modernize Campus Operations

Rivers State University launched 11 mobile platforms to digitize campus operations and student services.

Gift Oluchi NicholasJun 29, 2026

inDrive Unveils KieKie as Their Chief Wahala Officer

Ride-hailing platform inDrive has hired media personality KieKie for a unique new role: Chief Wahala Officer. Her job is to give a voice to the daily frustrations of Lagos commuters.

Gift Oluchi NicholasJun 30, 2026

OPay Beats First Bank to Become Nigeria’s Third Largest Bank

OPay has officially overtaken First Bank to become Nigeria’s third largest bank. Read how mobile convenience is reshaping the country’s financial ecosystem.

Gift Oluchi NicholasJun 25, 2026

Events

PHTechExpo 2026 Just Proved Port Harcourt Is Serious About Tech

Two days, one city: startups pitched and got funded. A hackathon was won, Electric cars were on the floor, and Port Harcourt proved it means business.

Gift Oluchi NicholasJun 24, 2026

SpaceX Just Made History: Can Nigerians Get a Slice of the Pie?

Elon Musk’s SpaceX just shattered global records with a historic public listing on the Nasdaq, creating intense buzz around the world. But for everyday savers in Nigeria looking to buy a piece of the space economy, the reality on the ground is a mix of high excitement and technical waiting games.

Gift Oluchi NicholasJun 22, 2026

Taking Control of Your Data: Practical Phone Tweaks and Your Legal Rights as a Subscriber

Learn the exact phone settings to change on Android or iPhone to stop background data waste, and see how to file an official complaint with the NCC.

Gift Oluchi NicholasJun 8, 2026

MTN Denies Data Theft and explains Why Your Internet Plan Runs Out So Fast

MTN Dismisses Data Theft Claims, Blames Network Challenges on Fibre Cuts and Vandalism.

Gift Oluchi NicholasJun 8, 2026

Former President Goodluck and PLO Lumumba: Nigeria Must Pivot to Tech and Military Might Now

Speaking at the NBA Law Week in Bayelsa State, former President Goodluck Jonathan and famous lawyer PLO Lumumba laid out a blunt truth: the world does not respect weak nations. To survive, Nigeria must overhaul its schools and build real military and tech power.

Gift Oluchi NicholasJun 8, 2026

Events

Cascador Opens 2026 ScaleUp Accelerator to Help 12 African Founders Grow

The Cascador ScaleUp Program has officially opened applications for its 2026 cohort. This year, the initiative is working closely with Startup South to ensure that business owners outside the major tech hubs receive the support they need to expand.

Gift Oluchi NicholasJun 2, 2026

NUPRC strike threatens oil, gas regulatory operations nationwide

Regulatory activities at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) have stopped following an indefinite nationwide strike by workers over unresolved welfare and training disputes.

Gift Oluchi NicholasJun 2, 2026

CBN Unveils Payment System Vision 2028, Targets 95% Financial Inclusion

Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso has launched the Payments System Vision 2028. This bold three-year plan aims to bring 50 million more Nigerians into the banking fold, push financial inclusion to 95%, and stop internet fraudsters in their tracks.

Gift Oluchi NicholasJun 2, 2026

NCC Appoints Olusola Teniola and Funke Opeke to Lead Nigeria’s Internet Upgrade

The Nigerian Communications Commission has set up a new board to help the country switch to IPv6, a technology needed to support 5G, AI, and a growing digital economy.

Gift Oluchi NicholasJun 1, 2026

Experts Warn Nigerian Firms to Automate Procurement Quickly

Procurement leaders at the Digital Procurement Africa Summit warn that Nigerian companies relying on paperwork face severe risks within 24 months.

Gift Oluchi NicholasJun 1, 2026

Abia State convenes Startup Founders Roundtable to advance Startup Act implementation.

Abia State makes history as the first state in the South-East and South-South to adopt the Startup Act, moving quickly from passing the law to actively implementing it for local founders.

Gift Oluchi NicholasMay 28, 2026

Terra Industries to Launch Research Labs in Southeast Nigerian Universities

Terra Industries has announced a major partnership with SCDCVC and plans to launch research labs across federal universities in Southeast Nigeria to tackle energy and security challenges.

Gift Oluchi NicholasMay 27, 2026

TeamApt Launches Monnify Plugin to Simplify Payments for Zoho Books Users

TeamApt has launched its Monnify payment plugin on the Zoho Marketplace. This tool allows business owners in Nigeria to connect their invoicing with their payment collection for smoother cash flow tracking.

Gift Oluchi NicholasMay 26, 2026

Federal Ministry of Education Partners with Coursera to Offer Free AI Training to 36,000 Nigerians

Nigeria takes a major step into the digital future as the Federal Government partners with Coursera to provide free artificial intelligence training for 36,000 young Nigerians.

Gift Oluchi NicholasMay 25, 2026

AI & Innovation

Google Changes Search Forever with New 24/7 AI Agents

Google is rolling out its biggest search upgrade in 25 years. Learn how new agentic AI features will complete tasks and track details for you.

Gift Oluchi NicholasMay 25, 2026

PayPal Brings PYUSD Digital Dollar to African Businesses

PayPal has expanded its digital currency, PYUSD, to 70 markets worldwide. This major expansion brings a secure, dollar-backed stablecoin to users and businesses across Africa. The update simplifies cross-border payments, allowing people to bypass high bank fees and enjoy instant transactions.

Gift Oluchi NicholasMay 21, 2026

Kenyan High Court Orders Safaricom to Pay Tech Developer KSh 1.4 Billion for Copyright Breach

When software developer Peter Nthei Muoki pitched a smart parental control tool to Safaricom, he was told it would not work. A year later, the telecom giant launched the same feature.

Gift Oluchi NicholasMay 15, 2026

NIMC Makes NIN Help Easier with New WhatsApp and Live Chat Support

NIMC is moving its services online to save you time. You can now resolve NIN issues through WhatsApp and live chat without visiting an office.

Gift Oluchi NicholasMay 13, 2026

Mastercard, BMONI Launch Multi-Currency Payment Cards in Nigeria

Mastercard and BMONI have launched new multi-currency payment cards in Nigeria, giving people access to both Naira and US dollar transactions. This move is to make online shopping, travel, and international payments easier for Nigerians while offering instant card creation through the BMONI app.

Gift Oluchi NicholasMay 12, 2026

TikTok Launches £3.99 Ad-Free Subscription Plan

TikTok has officially launched a £3.99 monthly subscription for users in the UK. The new plan allows people to opt out of traditional ads, but it raises a bigger question: Is online privacy becoming a luxury that only some can afford?

Gift Oluchi NicholasMay 12, 2026

Nigerians’ Data Consumption Hits 4 Million Terabytes

The latest NCC report shows a massive jump in data use across Nigeria. While phone calls are still there, data has become the main focus for millions, with 185 million active lines.

Gift Oluchi NicholasMay 11, 2026

Paga Integrates Sui Blockchain for Faster Global Payments

Paga and Sui are building new tools and guides to help African fintech developers create their own apps. By using Paga’s engine and Sui’s fast blockchain, builders can now create better financial services for everyone.

Gift Oluchi NicholasMay 8, 2026

Nigerian Farmers Accuse Banks of Diverting Agric Funds to Real Estate

At the 2026 Agriculture and Agro-Allied Summit, industry leaders raised alarms over the diversion of farm credit. While banks claim small farms are too risky, experts argue that the money is simply being moved to more profitable real estate projects.

Gift Oluchi NicholasMay 8, 2026

Akwa Ibom Launches Project TAT AI to Revolutionize Nigerian Agriculture

Akwa Ibom is launching Project TAT AI. They are bringing robotics and smart sensors directly into the mud of local farms with a focus on autonomous harvesting and smart storage.

Gift Oluchi NicholasMay 7, 2026

95% Fraud: Why AI Startup Kled Just Banned All Nigerian Users

Nigeria has been cut off from Kled, a popular platform that pays users for their photos. The company’s founder made the tough call after discovering that 95 percent of the content coming from the region was fake.

Gift Oluchi NicholasMay 7, 2026

CBN Announces Strict New Guidelines to Protect Bank Customers

Big changes are coming to your bank account this year. Starting in May and July 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria is introducing new security rules to protect your money.

Gift Oluchi NicholasMay 7, 2026

The Moniepoint Saga: 500 Vacant Spaces and the Online Storm That Followed

Tosin Eniolorunda said Moniepoint can't fill 500 vacancies because Nigerian candidates don't meet global standards. The internet had thoughts.

Gift Oluchi NicholasMay 6, 2026

The Women in Tech Accelerator Offering Nigerian Women Founders $10,000 Grants

Last year's cohort of 12 women collectively reached over 16,000 customers, created 430+ jobs, and earned $2.7 million in revenue. The next cohort could include you.

Gift Oluchi NicholasMay 4, 2026

3MTT Partners With MIT For The Universal AI Open Learning Programme

3MTT Nigeria partners with MIT to launch the Universal AI Open Learning Programme. A free, 3-month intensive AI course for 3MTT Fellows.

Gift Oluchi NicholasApr 30, 2026

Nigeria’s Rising Heat Drives Climate Startup Growth

The cost of inaction on climate change is growing, as over 70% of workers around the world are at risk from deadly extreme heat. At the same time, momentum for adaptation is growing, as we see both more funding and more innovation.

Gift Oluchi NicholasApr 30, 2026

A Hacker Just Put Nearly One Million Nigerians' Loan Data Up for Sale

You applied for a loan and submitted your ID, your bank statement, your selfie and your next of kin. Now someone is selling all of that online.

Gift Oluchi NicholasApr 29, 2026

"She Drives", A Women-Only Drivers Movement

Navigating Lagos with kids just got easier. She Drives is launching a specialised service featuring women-only drivers and child-friendly features. From school runs to late-night errands, discover how this app is prioritising the safety and comfort of the Lagos family.

Gift Oluchi NicholasApr 27, 2026

Major Security Alert As Hackers Hit Nigeria’s Top Agencies

Nigeria’s cybersecurity landscape has entered a more dangerous phase as critical financial and security institutions face increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

Gift Oluchi NicholasApr 23, 2026

Nigeria Wants to Connect 20 Million People Yet Someone Keeps Cutting the Cables

The government wants to connect 20 million Nigerians who have never had a signal. Meanwhile, someone keeps cutting the cables already in the ground.

Gift Oluchi NicholasApr 22, 2026

Enugu Is Building 260 Smart Schools and An AI Institute

A child who used to hawk in a market now learns robotics in a smart school for free. Enugu just decided every ward in the state deserves that.

Gift Oluchi NicholasApr 21, 2026

Nigeria Leads the World in AI Use But The Work Space Hasn't Changed

Every second Nigerian you meet has used an AI tool. But look a little closer at what they are doing with it, and something important shows up.

Gift Oluchi NicholasApr 21, 2026

Terra Industries is Building What They Call "Africa’s Largest Drone Factory" in Ghana

CEO and co-founder of Terra stated in a statement, “The only way Africa can have lasting peace is by uniting to build sovereign defence, not by relying on foreign security architecture.

Gift Oluchi NicholasApr 20, 2026

Events

Umuahia’s Game Changers Fest 2026

With KingMakers as the industry partner, the event was more than just playing games; it was about building them. The goal was simple: help young Nigerian developers turn their passion into a real career.

Gift Oluchi NicholasApr 20, 2026

COOU Students Protest Against ₦15,000 Portal Maintenance Fee

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) has introduced a new ₦15,000 “portal/app maintenance” fee per student per session, sparking backlash.

Gift Oluchi NicholasApr 16, 2026

Flutterwave Secures Nigerian Microfinance Banking License

Flutterwave officially shifted from being the "middleman" of African payments to becoming a direct player in the banking world. By securing a Microfinance Banking (MFB) license from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

Gift Oluchi NicholasApr 16, 2026

Opinions

PewBeam vs Rhema A Nigeria’s Faith-Tech Drama

At the center were two apps, PewBeam and Rhema, both designed to help churches project Bible verses in real time during sermons. What started as one developer’s dream quickly turned into a debate about originality.

Gift Oluchi NicholasApr 15, 2026

Funding

Top Grants and Funding for Nigerian Founders in April 2026

If you are a founder, student, or business owner in Nigeria, right now is a "golden window" to get funding that you don't have to pay back.

Gift Oluchi NicholasApr 15, 2026

Storipod Partners to Distribute Chimamanda Adichie Books Digitally

Storipod’s partnership with Narrative Landscape Press brings African literature to mobile readers, offering affordable chapter‑by‑chapter access to works by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and other celebrated authors across the continent.

Gift Oluchi NicholasApr 14, 2026

Funding

Project BRIDGE Is Bringing High-Speed Internet to Every Corner of Nigeria

Last week, Nigeria’s digital future got a major boost. The African Development Bank (AfDB) approved a $200 million investment to help build the infrastructure needed to get the country truly connected.

Gift Oluchi NicholasApr 14, 2026

Piggyvest Disburses N3 Trillion in just 10 Years: How Piggyvest Changed the Way Nigerians Save

From a simple wooden box to a digital giant that has moved trillions of Naira, Piggyvest's story is really about the power of starting small. It proves that with a little discipline and the right tools, anyone can build the future they want.

Gift Oluchi NicholasApr 10, 2026

Tayo Oviosu Steps Down as Paga Nigeria CEO, Names Opeyemi Oyinloye as Successor

Oviosu is not leaving the company; he’s moving into a broader role as Group CEO of Paga Group, where he’ll focus on expanding the brand across Africa and exploring new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and digital currencies.

Gift Oluchi NicholasApr 8, 2026

Aproko Doctors New StartUp: Healthcare in your DM

Most Nigerians don't have health insurance, and visiting a hospital can take all day. This is why many people try to treat themselves at home, which can be dangerous. AwaDoc is a new startup aiming to be the "first stop" for anyone feeling unwell.

Gift Oluchi NicholasApr 7, 2026

PiggyVest Savings Report for 2025 Has Arrived, and It is A Quiet Financial Alarm

The latest PiggyVest Savings Report for 2025 has arrived, and it reads less like a financial summary and more like a distress signal. While corporate boards talk about "resilience" and "GDP growth," this report pulls back the curtain on the real-life struggle of the average Nigerian.

Gift Oluchi NicholasMar 30, 2026

Brand Press

Tuntunre Turns Old Jeans Into Sustainable Fashion

A newly launched Nigerian startup, Tuntunre, is taking a creative approach by transforming used denim into affordable fashion accessories.

Gift Oluchi NicholasMar 25, 2026

Moniepoint Acquires Orda Africa to Expand Solutions for food Service Businesses

By bringing Orda into its ecosystem, Moniepoint is moving from being just the "payment guy" at the counter to an all-in-one partner that helps restaurants run their entire operation.

Gift Oluchi NicholasMar 25, 2026

Security Warning to Gmail Users by Tech Experts

Tech experts are warning Gmail users about a clever new scam designed to steal personal data. Researchers at Malwarebytes Labs and Corey Donovan, president of Alta Technologies, say hackers are using fake "Google Security Alerts" to trick people.

Gift Oluchi NicholasMar 18, 2026