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Gift Oluchi Nicholas

Gift Oluchi Nicholas is a contributor at TechBlit, covering technology, startups, and innovation stories across Africa.

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Tech News

NCC Orders Telecom Operators to Create Dedicated Cybersecurity Budgets

Nigeria's telecom regulator is tightening the rules on network security. Under a new directive, telecom companies must create dedicated cybersecurity budgets and report major breaches within four hours.

Gift Oluchi NicholasAug 7, 2026

Tech News

Cardtonic Launches Upskill 4.0 With MacBook Awards and Scholarships for Young Tech Talent

Young professionals and aspiring tech workers in Nigeria and Ghana can now apply for Cardtonic's Upskill 4.0 programme, featuring MacBook awards, scholarships and learning stipends.

Gift Oluchi NicholasAug 3, 2026

Insights

FAAN Suspends Bolt Operations at Airport Pickup Zone Over Safety and Rule Violations

Nigeria's airport authority has suspended Bolt's airport operations at a major terminal. Read the reasons behind the decision and its impact on travellers.

Gift Oluchi NicholasJul 31, 2026

Insights

GoLemon Shuts Down After Funding Efforts Fail, Leaving 33 Employees Without Jobs

Nigerian grocery delivery startup GoLemon has ended operations after unsuccessful fundraising efforts. The shutdown highlights the challenges facing e-commerce startups.

Gift Oluchi NicholasJul 30, 2026

Brand Press

Africa Deep Tech Foundation Launches Laptop LLM Challenge

The Africa Deep Tech Foundation has opened applications for the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2026, calling on engineers, researchers and startups to build AI language models that run fully offline on standard laptops. The competition offers over $20,000 in prizes and support to help winning teams grow

Gift Oluchi NicholasJul 30, 2026

Fintech

Naira Records Best Performance Against Pound in July

The naira posted its best level against the British pound this month, closing at N1,814 in the official market amid continued stability in Nigeria's foreign exchange market.

Gift Oluchi NicholasJul 28, 2026

Insights

US Urges Nigeria, African Nations to Leave International Criminal Court

The United States has renewed its opposition to the International Criminal Court, calling on Nigeria and other African member states to withdraw as Washington increases pressure on the global war crimes tribunal.

Gift Oluchi NicholasJul 28, 2026

Events

Okonjo-Iweala and Cardoso to Lead Africa Emerging Markets Forum Amid Global Economic Uncertainty

Global and African economic leaders are set to meet in Abuja for two days of discussions focused on helping African economies navigate growing global uncertainty and create sustainable growth.

Gift Oluchi NicholasJul 28, 2026

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Published Works

NCC Orders Telecom Operators to Create Dedicated Cybersecurity Budgets

Cardtonic Launches Upskill 4.0 With MacBook Awards and Scholarships for Young Tech Talent

FAAN Suspends Bolt Operations at Airport Pickup Zone Over Safety and Rule Violations

GoLemon Shuts Down After Funding Efforts Fail, Leaving 33 Employees Without Jobs

Africa Deep Tech Foundation Launches Laptop LLM Challenge

Naira Records Best Performance Against Pound in July

US Urges Nigeria, African Nations to Leave International Criminal Court

Okonjo-Iweala and Cardoso to Lead Africa Emerging Markets Forum Amid Global Economic Uncertainty

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