iBUILD 2025 - The Builder's Evolution
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Nigeria’s Cybercrime Storm: 28 Million Accounts Gone in One Day
EFCC can’t arrest their way out of this. We need digital literacy in secondary school curriculum and actual cybersecurity jobs that pay better than scamming.
Paystack Co-Founder Ezra Olubi “Expired” After Sexual Misconduct Scandal – Vows to Take Legal Action
I was not given a hearing. I was not allowed to respond to the allegations. This is not the Paystack I co-founded.
Raha Is Redefining Grocery Shopping in Port Harcourt
Raha is building a simpler, faster, and more reliable way for Nigerians to shop for groceries and home essentials. Built by Prosper Fredrick, the platform delivers quality products to your doorstep while empowering vendors with digital tools to grow.
Niger Delta Kids Shine: STEM Champions Head to World Robot Olympiad Singapore 2025
A new chapter is unfolding in Nigeria — one written not with crude oil or politics, but with Robotics, Code, Creativity, and the unstoppable brilliance of young minds from Rivers State, the Niger Delta, and the entire South-South.
Nigeria’s Digital Economy Bill Could Rewrite Governance
Nigeria’s new Digital Economy Bill could overhaul government operations, make digital transactions fully legal, transform consumer rights, and set the foundation for a digital-first economy.
PostSpread Makes Multi-Platform Posting Simple
PostSpread is a simple, affordable tool that lets creators and businesses post and schedule content across multiple platforms from one clean dashboard.
Paystack CTO Suspended as Old Tweets Ignite Firestorm
He built Africa’s payment rails with one hand and typed ‘sex with a minor cures HIV’ with the other. Fourteen years later, the code compiled—and the culture crashed.
Nigeria Launches Faster, Smarter National Payment System
Nigeria has completed the first live transaction on its new National Payment Stack, a modern system designed to deliver faster transfers, stronger security, better government services, and a unified digital payment experience across banks and fintechs.
Women Lead Nigeria’s E-Hailing Scene, Making Up 70% of Users
A new report by Bolt and Ipsos reveals that women account for 70% of e-hailing users in Nigeria, redefining urban mobility through safety, trust, and tech.
FG Launches $64m Tech Fund, Plans Two New Startup Schemes
Nigeria’s iDICE programme has launched a $64m tech fund managed by Ventures Platform, with plans for two new startup funds in 2026 to boost innovation and youth entrepreneurship.
Nigeria’s New Tax Law and What It Means for You
Nigeria’s new 2026 tax law introduces updated income brackets and rules affecting freelancers, startups, and crypto investors, with guidelines to help taxpayers stay compliant.
Housmata and Ulé Home Partner to Make Rent Payment Easier
Housmata has partnered with Ulé Home to make renting easier for Nigerians by offering quick rent financing, verified listings, and a more seamless housing experience.
Making the Leap: Why More People Are Switching to Tech
Across the world, people are leaving traditional careers for the fast-evolving world of technology.
Rise Vest Opens New Support Office in Port Harcourt
Rise vest, the dollar investment platform, has opened a new support office in Port Harcourt to bring its global investment services closer to users and strengthen local trust and engagement.
Somkenechukwu Mamah Festival Turns Kids Into Future Tech Leaders
The city of Port Harcourt buzzed with energy as more than 1,100 children, parents, and educators gathered for the 4th edition of the Young Techies Festival, an initiative of Code Ambassadors. Themed “LIMITLESS:
NDPC Chrome Security Alert: Update Now or Risk Attacks
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has issued an urgent NDPC Chrome security alert, warning Nigerians about serious vulnerabilities in Google Chrome. If left unpatched, these flaws could let hackers take control of your
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STEM Festival 2025 Sparks Hope, Ideas, and Futures
Port Harcourt’s biggest science and technology gathering returned bigger and bolder in 2025. It spotlighted Africa’s talent in robotics, blockchain, AI, and more, and over $936,000 in scholarships were awarded at STEM Festival 2025.
Panda Scrow Rebrands to Secure Freelancers and Merchants
What Is Escrow? Escrow is like having a trusted middleman for payments. When a buyer and seller can’t fully trust each other, especially online, the buyer’s money is held safely until the agreed-upon task
Harvoxx Unveils BrandVoxx to Ignite Bold Voices in Africa
In Nigeria’s buzzing tech and creative ecosystem, branding is not just a logo or colour palette but the lifeline of visibility and influence. Harvoxx Tech Hub has stepped into this space with Brandvoxx
9mobile Rebrands to T2 with Promise of Improved Service
Nigeria’s telecom industry has entered a new chapter as 9mobile rebrands to T2. For many, this announcement is not just about a new logo or name, but rather represents
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How to Build a Tech Portfolio That Gets Callbacks
Your portfolio is your ticket into tech; it’s proof you can do the work. Here’s how to make one that turns heads. Breaking into tech can feel intimidating.
BizMerchant: Bringing Businesses Into the Future of Payments
On 23 August 2025, entrepreneurs, innovators, and tech enthusiasts gathered for the second edition of BizMerchant, an innovation summit convened by Gabriel Enaanapu. The platform aims to empower businesses through emerging technologies.
Swift Mobility Cuts Logistics Costs with E-Bikes
Swift Mobility is rethinking how Nigerians move goods and people. Instead of diving straight into costly electric cars, the startup is betting on a simpler, more affordable alternative: converting regular bicycles into electric-powered ones.
Student-Built AI Study Tool Wins N5M at PHTech Expo
At the 2025 PHTech Expo, held from 25 to 28 July 2025, five undergraduates from Rivers State University won the ₦5 million grand prize with their AI tool, proving that passion, collaboration
Don’t Undersell Yourself: Tech Salary Negotiation Guide
You’ve done the interviews, impressed the hiring panel, and landed the offer. Now comes the part many people dread: tech salary negotiation. In an industry where demand for skilled talent is high, underselling yourself