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Nigeria Deploys 101,148 km Fibre Cable with Lagos Abuja Holding 18%
NCC data shows 101,148.36 km total fibre deployed but 18.35% concentrated in Lagos and Abuja as of July 2026.
CBN Eases PAPSS Rules to Accelerate AfCFTA Trade
CBN's April 2025 circular reduces documentation for PAPSS transactions, supporting local-currency cross-border payments under AfCFTA for Nigerian banks and fintechs.
Aderonke Ambali Positions Africa as Global Education Shaper
BRINT Online School hosts the Brint EdTech Summit 2026 in Lagos, convening stakeholders to redefine Africa's role in worldwide learning.
HyperFX Builds Instant FX Settlement on Stablecoin Rails
Polytope Labs launches HyperFX to replace Nigeria's informal FX tools with onchain stablecoin swaps for fintechs and businesses.
CBN Affirms Both N100 Notes Remain Legal Tender After Rejections
Central Bank of Nigeria issues urgent clarification on July 8 2026 that standard and commemorative N100 banknotes stay valid amid public confusion and rejections.
Emmanuel Jago Steps Down as PalRemit VP of Growth
Emmanuel Jago has announced his departure as PalRemit’s VP of Growth after nearly four years, reflecting on helping the company grow to more than 100,000 users and over $100 million in transactions.
Nigeria Named Africa's Top Country for Responsible AI
A new global report names Nigeria a "Bright Spot" for technology, balancing rapid AI development with strict rules to protect children and vulnerable groups.
Small Fintechs Face CBN Data Stress Test
The CBN's January 2027 data localization deadline is setting up a high-stakes infrastructure stress test for smaller Nigerian fintechs.
PawaPay Crosses 3 Billion Mobile Money Transactions
UK-based B2B fintech infrastructure provider PawaPay has crossed a major operational milestone, handling over 3 billion mobile money transactions. Driven by a massive surge in merchant utility, the platform's third billion arrived in under nine months.
Nurturing Port Harcourt's Next Gen of Tech Kids
While late-stage fintech rounds and global tech giants dominate the headlines, the future of Africa’s digital economy is being built from the ground up. Discover how Port Harcourt’s Young Techies Festival (YTF) has grown from a local meetup into a powerhouse talent pipeline for kids aged 8–17.
Microsoft Lays Off 4,800 Employees as Xbox Undergoes Major Restructuring
Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs worldwide as it restructures its Xbox gaming division. The move reflects growing pressure to improve profits after years of major investments in gaming.
Google Play Opens $1 Million Fund to Support African Game Studios
Google Play is investing in Africa's gaming industry through a new $1 million fund designed to help independent studios build bigger games and reach more players around the world. Selected developers will receive funding, mentorship, and technical support without giving up ownership.
Sam Altman Compares Child Milestone to GPT-5.6 Math Discovery
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted July 5 comparing his child's first two-word sentence to GPT-5.6 solving new math problems after the model's June 26 preview.
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.