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Tech Is No Longer Distant in Bonny; Here’s Why
A young tech enthusiast, Mr Pepple Richard, founder of Technoville, in collaboration with NLNG (as sponsor) and the Youth Resource Centre, has taken a bold step towards making the tech ecosystem accessible to young Nigerians, starting with a 100% free tech training program.
3MTT Nigeria: Applications Open for AI & Data Science DeepTech Cohort
The way the world makes money is changing fast because of machines, artificial intelligence, and smart ways to study information. For Nigeria to keep its place as a top tech leader in Africa, training people in advanced technical skills is no longer just a choice; it is a must.
Mark Essien’s TripDesk: $2.3M Revenue in 4 Months
His latest product, TripDesk, an AI-powered corporate travel management platform, generated $2.3 million in revenue in its first four months, with ~30% profit margins.
Developers Are Questioning Andela’s New AI Bootcamp Requirements
Andela Just Launched a New Engineering Program, and People Are Questioning the Requirements.
Fintech Drama: Did Cowrywise Really Copy Bamboo’s Homework?
The Nigerian tech world recently witnessed a very awkward moment on social media on X, to be exact.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the purchase of two new communication satellites.
These "eyes in the sky" are a huge step forward in making sure every part of our country has a strong internet connection.
10 Things You Need to Know About the Femi Lazarus Digital Library (FLDL)
The Femi Lazarus Digital Library (FLDL) is not just another faith-based app; it is a kingdom-focused digital infrastructure designed to equip believers for depth, discernment, and dominion in these end times.
Visa and Paga Join Forces to Make Payments Easier in Nigeria
Visa and Paga have officially started a new partnership. Paga is a popular payment company in Nigeria with over 14 million users. By working with Visa, a global leader in payments, the two companies want to make it easier for everyone in Nigeria to send and receive money.
Nomba Pioneers Nigerian Fintech Entry into Francophone DRC
Nigerian fintech Nomba makes history as one of the first to secure key DRC licenses, entering Francophone Africa. Its single-API solution transforms the $1.2B+ remittance market with faster, simpler, and fully compliant payouts.
TechUp Port Harcourt 2026 — Bridging Tech, Talent & Capital
TechUp Port Harcourt started in 2020 with a simple but deliberate conviction: to make sure tech events do more than just talk.
The CBN’s New Plan for Nigerian Fintech
Nigeria is officially the fintech leader of Africa, and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) wants to keep it that way.
Thrivyx Nigeria Emerges as a Key Player in Africa's Digital and Industrial Transformation
Thrivyx Nigeria Solutions, a Lagos-based deep-tech company founded in 2021, has reaffirmed its position as a leader in driving Africa's digital and industrial transformation through innovative, locally relevant technologies.
Why Flutterwave’s Stablecoin Move is Actually Good News
If you’ve ever tried to receive money from outside Nigeria or send money out, you already know the horror and stress.
The Three Pillars Every Regional Startup Scene Needs
A truly mature ecosystem is not defined by the number of unicorns it has. It is defined by whether a young builder can imagine a full career at home without feeling forced to migrate. When that becomes real, the ecosystem is no longer fragile. It becomes sustainable.
The Bitter Reunion: Why Nigerians are Resisting the PayPal-Paga "Comeback"
After two decades of exclusion, PayPal has officially returned to Nigeria through a high-profile partnership with Paga. The deal was announced in January 2026.
19-Year-Old Founder and CEO Records #1Million in Revenue Hosting Startup without Funding
Built without investors, Pxxl is a hosting platform helping developers deploy websites faster and has already reached ₦1 million in revenue.
Edo State Advances Digital Transformation with Launch of Homegrown E-Governance Platform
State trains 70 E-Gov Champions on Edo Cloud as it seeks to reclaim leadership in public service digitalization
Harvoxx Tech Hub Kicks Off DSP-300 Cohort 5 with Inspiring Orientation
Rivers State's leading tech empowerment initiative continues its mission to bridge the digital divide
Nigeria's Tax Reform Hits a Roadblock
On January 14, 2026, during the 2026 Economic Outlook event hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) in Lagos, Taiwo Oyedele revealed that the issuance of implementation guidelines has been postponed. He instructed the NRS and Joint Revenue Board (JRB) to hold off.
Paystack's Bold Leap: Acquiring a Microfinance Bank.
On January 14, 2026, Stripe-backed Paystack, Nigeria's premier payments processor serving 300,000 businesses, announced its acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank, rebranding it as Paystack Microfinance Bank (MFB).
Terra Industries: A Port Harcourt-born defense tech company, Raises $11.75M
Terra Industries, a defense-tech startup that began its journey in Port Harcourt, has secured $11.75 million in funding led by 8VC’s Joe Lonsdale, marking one of the biggest bets yet on African-built autonomous and drone technology.
SORA Technology Raises $2.5M to Scale AI-Powered Malaria Fight Across Africa
Japanese healthtech startup brings total funding to $7.3 million as it expands drone-based disease control in Nigeria and 14 other African countries
Flutterwave Acquires Mono: A Game-Changing Move for African Fintech
Flutterwave acquires Mono for $25-40M, marking a rare African fintech exit. Discover how this deal reshapes open banking and payments across the continent.
Light Nation Church Launches Femi Lazarus Digital Library
Spiritual Empowerment Meets Innovation
Moniepoint CEO Tosin Eniolorunda Gifts Top-Performing Staff ₦77 Million at Wedding Ceremony
Moniepoint CEO Tosin Eniolorunda gifts star employee Sulaiman Rabiu $50,000 (₦77 million) at his wedding in Kano. The FCT State Coordinator’s three-year stellar performance earns him this life-changing recognition from Africa’s leading fintech unicorn.