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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.
RSU Launches 11 Digital Platforms to Modernize Campus Operations
Rivers State University launched 11 mobile platforms to digitize campus operations and student services.
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.
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.
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.
NCC Appoints Olusola Teniola and Funke Opeke to Lead Nigeria’s Internet Upgrade
The Nigerian Communications Commission has set up a new board to help the country switch to IPv6, a technology needed to support 5G, AI, and a growing digital economy.
Moniepoint Is Investing ₦3 Billion to Fix the Talent Problem It Once Complained About
Not long ago, Moniepoint was at the centre of a heated national conversation about the quality of Nigerian graduates.
Airtel and Glo Restore Airtime Borrowing Services
Just weeks after telecom subscribers across Nigeria lost access to airtime and data borrowing services, some of those features are beginning to return.
Terra Industries to Launch Research Labs in Southeast Nigerian Universities
Terra Industries has announced a major partnership with SCDCVC and plans to launch research labs across federal universities in Southeast Nigeria to tackle energy and security challenges.
TeamApt Launches Monnify Plugin to Simplify Payments for Zoho Books Users
TeamApt has launched its Monnify payment plugin on the Zoho Marketplace. This tool allows business owners in Nigeria to connect their invoicing with their payment collection for smoother cash flow tracking.
Federal Ministry of Education Partners with Coursera to Offer Free AI Training to 36,000 Nigerians
Nigeria takes a major step into the digital future as the Federal Government partners with Coursera to provide free artificial intelligence training for 36,000 young Nigerians.
PayPal Brings PYUSD Digital Dollar to African Businesses
PayPal has expanded its digital currency, PYUSD, to 70 markets worldwide. This major expansion brings a secure, dollar-backed stablecoin to users and businesses across Africa. The update simplifies cross-border payments, allowing people to bypass high bank fees and enjoy instant transactions.
Kenyan High Court Orders Safaricom to Pay Tech Developer KSh 1.4 Billion for Copyright Breach
When software developer Peter Nthei Muoki pitched a smart parental control tool to Safaricom, he was told it would not work. A year later, the telecom giant launched the same feature.
Mastercard, BMONI Launch Multi-Currency Payment Cards in Nigeria
Mastercard and BMONI have launched new multi-currency payment cards in Nigeria, giving people access to both Naira and US dollar transactions. This move is to make online shopping, travel, and international payments easier for Nigerians while offering instant card creation through the BMONI app.
Nigerians’ Data Consumption Hits 4 Million Terabytes
The latest NCC report shows a massive jump in data use across Nigeria. While phone calls are still there, data has become the main focus for millions, with 185 million active lines.
Paga Integrates Sui Blockchain for Faster Global Payments
Paga and Sui are building new tools and guides to help African fintech developers create their own apps. By using Paga’s engine and Sui’s fast blockchain, builders can now create better financial services for everyone.
Akwa Ibom Launches Project TAT AI to Revolutionize Nigerian Agriculture
Akwa Ibom is launching Project TAT AI. They are bringing robotics and smart sensors directly into the mud of local farms with a focus on autonomous harvesting and smart storage.
New Twist in Airtime Lending as Court Steps In
Just days after telecom operators paused airtime and data borrowing services, the situation has taken another turn. New companies have been approved to handle the service, while court rulings have stepped in to stop parts of the regulation behind the disruption.
The Women in Tech Accelerator Offering Nigerian Women Founders $10,000 Grants
Last year's cohort of 12 women collectively reached over 16,000 customers, created 430+ jobs, and earned $2.7 million in revenue. The next cohort could include you.