All voices matter
Insights
Deep insights and analysis
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
NUPRC strike threatens oil, gas regulatory operations nationwide
Regulatory activities at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) have stopped following an indefinite nationwide strike by workers over unresolved welfare and training disputes.
Experts Warn Nigerian Firms to Automate Procurement Quickly
Procurement leaders at the Digital Procurement Africa Summit warn that Nigerian companies relying on paperwork face severe risks within 24 months.
The AI race is also an infrastructure race, and Nigeria is trying to catch up
AI systems do not just run on algorithms. They also rely on computing power, storage, electricity, cooling systems, and internet connectivity.
NIMC Makes NIN Help Easier with New WhatsApp and Live Chat Support
NIMC is moving its services online to save you time. You can now resolve NIN issues through WhatsApp and live chat without visiting an office.
TikTok Launches £3.99 Ad-Free Subscription Plan
TikTok has officially launched a £3.99 monthly subscription for users in the UK. The new plan allows people to opt out of traditional ads, but it raises a bigger question: Is online privacy becoming a luxury that only some can afford?
Moniepoint Lawsuit Raises Questions About Data Rights
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank is facing a ₦225 million lawsuit over the alleged unauthorised use of a Lagos resident’s image and personal data in promotional materials.
The Hidden Architects Who Built the Digital Naira Long Before the Startup Hype
Two men started the digital revolution in Nigeria while we were still carrying bundles of cash. One is a household name, the other is a ghost in the machine.