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Why Chopnownow Went Hungry and Lessons for the Port Harcourt Startup Scene
Chopnownow had the buzz and the bikes, but by 2024, the lights went out. Here is what went wrong and how to stay alive.
Nigeria's Fintech Grew So Fast, the CBN Is Now Scared
Nigeria's fintech industry is one of the most impressive stories in African tech. Billions of naira move through it every single day. But the CBN just published a report that asks a question nobody wants to answer: what happens if one of these giants breaks?
Should Nigerian Kids Be Banned From TikTok? The Government Is Concerned
More than 40 million Nigerians spend six hours every day on social media. A growing number of them are children. The government has finally decided to do something about it and this time it is asking ordinary Nigerians to help decide what that something should be.
$1M will be awarded To a Startup Live In Lagos on March 26th
A Lagos hotel. Twenty-six speakers. Hundreds of founders, investors, and decision-makers in one room. And one pitch competition that could send a Nigerian startup to the global finals in San Francisco for a shot at $1 million. This is not one to miss.
Why Everyone in Port Harcourt’s Tech Community Is Talking About TechUp Season 6
March 28 is beginning to look like an important date for Port Harcourt’s tech community. TechUp is returning and expectations are already building.
Investors are looking to Invest #1.8 million in Niger Delta
For years, startup funding in Nigeria has had one address: Lagos. But something is shifting quietly in the Niger Delta, and the founders building there are no longer waiting to be noticed.
What Eid Bank Closures Reveal About Nigeria's Digital Banking Gap
Every Eid, every public holiday, the same thing happens. Bank branches lock their doors and millions of Nigerians suddenly remember they have a fintech app on their phone. That pattern is no longer just a convenience story. It is a signal about where Nigerian banking is actually heading.
Showmax Is Shutting Down! See What Happens to Your Subscription.
After 11 years of trying to be Africa's answer to Netflix, Showmax is closing its doors. The money ran out, the competition was too fierce and the new owners have made their decision.
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.
A Nigerian Company Raised $750 Million to Transform the Niger Delta.
For decades, the Niger Delta gave Nigeria its oil wealth while its communities saw very little of it in return. One Nigerian-owned company is quietly trying to change that equation, and it just secured the biggest funding deal of its kind to prove it can.
Nigeria Wants to Go Electric But Its Rules Say Otherwise
Nigeria is trying to join the global electric vehicle revolution with a bold new bill. The Senate is excited, but the experts are concerned.
Inside the Vision Behind Port Harcourt Tech Expo 2026
Something interesting is happening in Port Harcourt. Technology conversations are getting louder, and events like PH Tech Expo are helping shape the region’s digital future.
Invoicer: A Simple POS and Stock Manager for Small Businesses
Invoicer POS and Stock Manager give business owners a mobile way to track daily sales, manage inventory, and generate reports right from their smartphones.
Port Harcourt Startups Are Beginning to Use Artificial Intelligence to Solve Real Business Problems
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept in Port Harcourt. A small group of startups are already using it to build practical solutions.
Big News! Growmie App Steps In as the Headline Sponsor for TechUp Port Harcourt Season 6
The organizers of TechUp Port Harcourt have officially announced Growmie App as the Headline Sponsor for the highly anticipated TechUp Port Harcourt Season 6, scheduled to take place in March 2026.
Africa's Creator Economy Just Got Messy: Selar Plants Flags at Mainstack's Event, Then Loses Its CMO
In the middle of Mainstack's carefully curated spotlight at The Moment 2026, Selar didn't just show up—they planted massive billboards screaming their brand inside the venue. Approved? Yes. Respectful? Debatable. Then came the knockout punch: Selar's former CMO, Milton Tutu, was unveiled as Mainstac
How Online Platforms Are Sending Young Africans to Foreign Battle Fields
It starts with a job post, good pay, travel, and security work abroad. By the time they realise what they have signed up for, some are already holding weapons on a front line thousands of miles from home.
A new bill wants a dedicated fintech regulator in Nigeria - The CBN hasn't said a word.
Nigeria's fintech industry moves trillions of naira every day, but nobody is fully in charge of it. A new bill wants to fix that and it is already splitting the room.
Your New Tax ID Will Not Empty Your Bank Account. Here Is What Is Actually Going On.
A new tax portal, a wave of online panic, and a government scrambling to set the record straight. The story of Nigeria's Tax ID rollout says a lot about the gap between policy and public trust.
No Gas, No Power: The Simple Reason Behind the Latest Blackouts
If you’re reading this in the dark, you aren’t alone. It’s frustrating when the lights go out, or the power stays dim, and right now, Nigeria’s power grid is struggling to keep up.
Huawei and MTN Just Made a Big Promise to Africa. Here Is What It Could Mean for Your Network.
Two of the biggest names in African telecoms sat down in Barcelona five days ago and signed an agreement that could quietly reshape how millions of Nigerians experience their phone networks. Nothing has changed yet. But what is being planned is worth paying attention to.
South Africa's Last Paper Mill Is Closing and 400 Jobs Are Going With It
It survived apartheid, economic sanctions, and multiple recessions, but cheaper imports from Asia and crumbling infrastructure finally did what decades of hardship could not. South Africa's only cartonboard paper mill is closing for good.
Gen W: UBA Celebrates "The Evolved Woman" for IWD 2026
This IWD, the focus is clear: Africa’s future is being written by women who have evolved beyond the glass ceiling and are now focused on the horizon.
NetNaija CEO Remanded: Why Hammer a Local Platform While YouTube & TikTok Host Piracy Freely?
The remand of Emmanuel Analike, CEO of NetNaija Media Enterprises, has triggered heated discussions about fairness in Nigeria’s digital copyright enforcement.
Why Some Tech Programs Feel Southern-Focused And Why That Is Not the Full Story
Many national tech programs appear to have more southern participants. This piece explains why it happens and why it has more to do with exposure than favoritism.