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Students' data may have opened bank accounts — Nigeria is investigating
Nigeria's data regulator has launched a forensic probe into UNILAG, Lotus Bank and Hackerbella over claims students' personal data was used to open accounts without consent.
Nigerian WordPress users told to update now — bug lets hackers run code
A critical flaw in WordPress before 7.0.3 lets attackers bypulse authentication and potentially take over sites. Nigerian admins are urged to patch.
Jumia raises $50 million from World Bank arm and Axian to expand African e-commerce
IFC anchors the round with $25 million, with Axian and other investors providing the rest. Funds target logistics, JumiaPay, and core-market growth.
Founders can now test crypto and data-driven fintech under new CBN sandbox
Nigeria's central bank opened applications for its second regulatory sandbox cohort, adding dedicated tracks for virtual assets and data-enabled services.
Claude users will have their AI text secretly watermarked from August 2
Anthropic has started embedding invisible, machine-readable watermarks into all text generated by new Claude AI models, making the content detectable even after copying and pasting.
Artists must declare AI-generated identities under new Spotify badge
Spotify will require labels for AI-generated artist profiles and exclude them from recommendations by default starting mid-September 2026.
Founders can pitch at West Africa's biggest tech show as GITEX Nigeria sets 2026 dates
The government-backed event will hold an AI summit in Abuja on Aug 31 and a full tech expo in Lagos from Sep 2-3, targeting thousands of startups, investors, and global tech leaders.
UNILAG students can now get free contraceptives delivered to campus
GoMed Nigeria, UNFPA, and Lagos State have launched a digital platform offering free sexual and reproductive health products and discreet delivery to University of Lagos students.
Jeff Bezos-led group nears deal for one-third stake in Liverpool FC
A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is close to acquiring a roughly 30% minority stake in Premier League club Liverpool, multiple outlets report.
One in Five Nigerian Stock Trades Now Runs Through a Bamboo App.
How a fintech built for the customer nobody wanted became the busiest name on the Nigerian Exchange — and why deal count and deal value are pulling in opposite directions.
Learners in low-connectivity areas get AI tutor that works offline
VirtualClickSupport unveils DigiBridge, an AI-powered EdTech framework with adaptive tutoring, offline-first access, and culturally responsive design for resource-constrained environments.
Founders could build more ventures with AI, Zuckerberg argues
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says advanced AI will expand human capability and entrepreneurship, not destroy jobs, in a new essay published Monday.
Business owners, not agents: why Moniepoint and OPay aren't fighting the same fight
A viral tweet frames Moniepoint and OPay as rivals, but the best data shows they dominate different layers of Nigeria's POS and banking economy, with clear splits in agent count, market share, and product design.
Moove hits $2.1 billion valuation, becomes Africa's newest unicorn
Nigeria-founded mobility fintech Moove raised $250 million in Series C funding at a $2.1 billion valuation, becoming the continent's latest unicorn.
Crypto traders will now pay taxes on their gains under new NRS rules
Nigeria’s tax authority has released guidelines taxing crypto sales, swaps, and staking rewards, enforcing a 1% withholding levy and mandatory Tax IDs.
Nigeria can now build 90,000 km of open-access fibre across all 774 LGAs
Bridge Open Access has been incorporated to execute Project BRIDGE, transitioning the $2 billion broadband plan from design to nationwide deployment.
Startup funding fell 96% in one month — here's what founders should watch
Nigerian startups raised just $4.9m in July 2026, down from $115.2m in June. The headline crash masks a quieter story about which companies are actually struggling.
OneDosh users can now top up USD wallets instantly with a debit card
Nigerian fintech OneDosh launched a Stripe-powered onramp letting eligible users fund USD wallets with a debit card and access its full ecosystem immediately.
Young voters can now register on WhatsApp for South Africa's local polls
South Africa's IEC launched a WhatsApp registration line, letting citizens register, check their status, and find voting stations for the 2026 local elections.
Nigerian businesses still crushed by multiple taxes despite reforms, CBN survey finds
A new Central Bank of Nigeria survey shows 70.8% of firms say overlapping taxes remain their top problem, ranking above insecurity and high interest rates.
Businesses can now run AI security over old CCTV, as Sorveo goes live in Lagos
Lagos startup Sorveo has launched an AI platform that plugs into existing CCTV cameras, offering real-time facial and plate recognition without replacing hardware.
Nigerians can now earn rewards as OPay opens affiliate applications
OPay has opened applications for an affiliate programme in Nigeria, letting creators, students, and entrepreneurs earn by driving new user signups and activity.
MTN customers can claim free 25GB data today for its 25th anniversary
MTN Nigeria is giving eligible customers a free 25GB data bundle through its app, valid until 11:59 pm on 8 August 2026.
Developing countries don't need big AI models, World Bank says
The World Bank's 2026 development report advises developing economies against competing on large AI models and data centres, urging a focus on local adaptation instead.
Lebara customers can now pay for airtime and data through Payaza
Lebara Nigeria has named Payaza Africa as its exclusive payment partner, letting customers buy airtime, data, and subscriptions directly through the telco's new digital platform.