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Spiro Raised $270 Million in Just Three Weeks to Power Africa’s Electric Bikes
In less than a month, electric motorcycle startup Spiro raised $270 million. By focusing on battery swapping rather than long charging times, the company is convincing investors that clean transport in Africa is a winning bet.
WhatsApp Launches Usernames to Hide Phone Number from Strangers
Exchanging phone numbers with people you have just met can feel unsafe. WhatsApp is rolling out a username system, allowing you to hide your digits from strangers, new acquaintances, and large group chats.
RSU Launches 11 Digital Platforms to Modernize Campus Operations
Rivers State University launched 11 mobile platforms to digitize campus operations and student services.
inDrive Unveils KieKie as Their Chief Wahala Officer
Ride-hailing platform inDrive has hired media personality KieKie for a unique new role: Chief Wahala Officer. Her job is to give a voice to the daily frustrations of Lagos commuters.
CBN PSV 2028: Reimagining Nigeria's Payment Infrastructure
Nigeria's fintech ecosystem has earned global recognition over the past decade. Companies have transformed how people transfer money, pay bills, receive salaries, and conduct business online, but beneath every successful fintech product lies something most users never see: the infrastructure
Cha by Invoicer: The AI That Sounds Like a Business Companion, Not a Bot
Invoicer’s new WhatsApp assistant is changing how Nigerian SMEs handle customer engagement, and it never once sounds like customer support.
FG Is Paying Fresh Graduates ₦150K Monthly to Work. Are You Eligible?
If you graduated recently and have been wondering when your first real opportunity will come, the federal government just answered that question.
Afrigo: Why Countries Build Their Own Payment Networks
AfriGO's latest announcement at Digital Pay Expo 2026 offers a glimpse into what transactions in Nigeria could look like if the country's ambitions for domestic payment infrastructure become a reality.
OPay Beats First Bank to Become Nigeria’s Third Largest Bank
OPay has officially overtaken First Bank to become Nigeria’s third largest bank. Read how mobile convenience is reshaping the country’s financial ecosystem.
PHTechExpo 2026 Just Proved Port Harcourt Is Serious About Tech
Two days, one city: startups pitched and got funded. A hackathon was won, Electric cars were on the floor, and Port Harcourt proved it means business.
Southeast Nigeria's Girls Are Building the Future: 40 Young Teams Compete, 4 Move to Global
40 teams of girls aged 8–18 pitched apps in Aba, Abia State. Meet the 4 Southeast Nigeria teams now headed to the Technovation Girls 2026 global semifinals.
SpaceX Just Made History: Can Nigerians Get a Slice of the Pie?
Elon Musk’s SpaceX just shattered global records with a historic public listing on the Nasdaq, creating intense buzz around the world. But for everyday savers in Nigeria looking to buy a piece of the space economy, the reality on the ground is a mix of high excitement and technical waiting games.
Meet the 3 Startups That Stole the Show at the PH Tech Expo 2026
Healthstack, Speedlink Robotics & Invoicer stole the show at the Port Harcourt Tech Expo 2026. Meet the startups redefining Nigerian tech
Amini and Africa's AI Infrastructure Battle
While much of the AI conversation focuses on chatbots and applications, Nairobi-based startup Amini is betting that the real opportunity lies in the data and infrastructure beneath them.
Why MTN Put Itself on Trial
For years, complaints about disappearing data have become a recurring feature of Nigerian internet culture.
Flutterwave's Stablecoin Bet Signals a Bigger Shift
The move expands Flutterwave's growing stablecoin capabilities and adds another settlement option alongside infrastructure it has already introduced in recent years.
Safaricom's $6 Internet Plan Is About More Than Price
The Kenyan telecom giant recently introduced a range of lower-cost broadband products, including plans starting at approximately $6 per month.
Can Nigeria Build Homegrown Defence Technology?
Speaking at the event, Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa unveiled a new defence innovation initiative.
Nigeria's Shenzhen Victory Raises a Bigger Question
The Nigerian contingent returned home with two Grand Prizes, two First Prizes, and one Second Prize. Even more remarkably, Nigeria became the first country in the competition's history to produce two all-female teams that both won Grand Prizes.
Taking Control of Your Data: Practical Phone Tweaks and Your Legal Rights as a Subscriber
Learn the exact phone settings to change on Android or iPhone to stop background data waste, and see how to file an official complaint with the NCC.
Even Google Is Struggling to Keep Up With AI
According to disclosures tied to SpaceX's upcoming public offering, Google has agreed to pay roughly $920 million per month for access to AI computing infrastructure owned by SpaceX.
MTN Denies Data Theft and explains Why Your Internet Plan Runs Out So Fast
MTN Dismisses Data Theft Claims, Blames Network Challenges on Fibre Cuts and Vandalism.
Former President Goodluck and PLO Lumumba: Nigeria Must Pivot to Tech and Military Might Now
Speaking at the NBA Law Week in Bayelsa State, former President Goodluck Jonathan and famous lawyer PLO Lumumba laid out a blunt truth: the world does not respect weak nations. To survive, Nigeria must overhaul its schools and build real military and tech power.
The Verve Dispute Reveals a Weakness in Cashless Nigeria
A dispute involving Verve, Interswitch, and a coalition of payment service providers briefly pulled back the curtain on that infrastructure.
Cascador Opens 2026 ScaleUp Accelerator to Help 12 African Founders Grow
The Cascador ScaleUp Program has officially opened applications for its 2026 cohort. This year, the initiative is working closely with Startup South to ensure that business owners outside the major tech hubs receive the support they need to expand.