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Amazon set to layoff 16,000 employees amid AI integration
Amazon disclosed on Wednesday that it’s embarking on 16,000 job cuts across its global operations. The layoff marks…
PayPal announced a Nigeria partnership but is still blacklisting Nigerians
On January 27, 2026, PayPal announced it was finally going live in Nigeria through a partnership with Paga.…
Nigerian-owned Zance launches AI platform to track ROI of events, targets Q1 funding
Zance, a startup by Nigerian-born innovator Ifeanyichukwu Ukwu, has launched an artificial intelligence-powered platform to help event planners…
Lagos State and MTN partner to transform Obalende under-bridge into a modern transport hub
The Lagos State Government has partnered with MTN Nigeria to redevelop the Obalende under-bridge into a modern transport…
PayPal launches direct payment in Nigeria in partnership with Paga
Nigerians can now link their PayPal accounts directly to Paga wallets and withdraw funds in Naira, ending years…
Forget about your paid blue tick, Meta wants you to pay for more tools
If you’re already paying Meta for a verified badge on Instagram or Facebook, get ready: the company wants…
What Nigerians searched for on Google in 2026 shows passion for self-improvement
As 2026 begins, the digital habits of Nigerians on Google are painting a picture of a nation in…
Egypt begins process to ban social media for teens
Egyptian lawmakers have initiated the process of banning the use of social media platforms by young teens. They…
Oversabi Aunty crosses ₦1bn box office revenue, sets new Nollywood record
Nollywood has another billion-naira movie on its hands. Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty has surpassed ₦1 billion at the…
