South Africans spend the most time online in the world
If you have ever wondered which country spends the most time browsing the internet, then that answer is…
Why the ‘Big 4’ remains the darlings of venture funding in Africa
When you talk about venture funding in Africa, what ordinarily comes to mind is the ‘Big Four’—Nigeria, Egypt,…
Google says it removed over 5.2 billion bad ads in 2022, launches new transparency tool
Google is taking no chances in ensuring that its billions of users have the safest possible experience online.…
Lagos, Kano ahead as NIN enrolment crosses 97m
Over 97 million Nigerians—almost half of the country’s population—have now been captured on the National Identity Data Base…
SVB collapse: Now is the time for African startups to rethink VC funding
In the aftermath of the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), questions about what’s next for the…
Why CBN’s new 18% interest rate could spell doom for Nigerian businesses
In a move to contain Nigeria’s inflationary pressure, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria…
86% of Nigerian smartphone users own Androids despite iPhone hype
Smartphone adoption in Nigeria has grown recently, spurred by a growing young population and the accompanying demand for…
Code Plateau’s Ponfa Miri explains why the Northern state will become a go-to place for tech talent in Africa
For this instalment of Policy and Tech, we spoke with Ponfa Miri, Code Plateau's Project Manager, about the program, its impact on the emerging tech ecosystem in Northern Nigeria, and the future of tech in Plateau.
Why the world’s cheapest and most expensive broadband are both in Africa
At a time when the demand for internet access is on the rise globally, Africa is home to…
Failed cashless transactions shrink e-payment in Nigeria by 4.8% in February
The value of e-payment transactions in Nigeria fell to N37.67 trillion in February, the latest data from the…