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Nigerian telecoms companies recorded 19,384 fibre cuts in 8 months
The Nigerian telecoms industry suffered a total of 19,384 fibre cuts between January and August 2025. This is…
Starlink to launch $116M internet investment in South Africa as part of EEIP obligations
SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink, will invest almost R2 billion ($116 million USD) in South Africa to start…
Designing Fintech Products for Africa: Building Trust and Accessibility – Precious Ogar
When I first started working on fintech products in Africa, I thought the biggest challenge would be technology.…
Google gives African university students free access to its AI tools for 1 year
Tech Giant, Google, is providing free access to its premium AI Pro package for one year to university…
Netflix set to bid $5.9bn for UEFA Champions League broadcast rights
Video streaming giant Netflix is set to gain exclusive rights to stream UEFA Champions League matches starting from…
Google launches 1-Year free AI Pro access for Nigerian university students
Google now allows university students in Nigeria to access its premium AI Pro plan for free over the…
“We found out that some fintechs operate from China”- Lawmakers flag gaps in Nigeria’s fintech regulation
A National Assembly investigation into Nigeria’s fintech sector has raised serious questions about Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance,…
Romance scam: Nigerian arrested in Argentina for defrauding thousands of women
A Nigerian national, identified as Ikechukwu N., had been arrested by Argentine authorities after he allegedly led multiple…
South African telematic startup Ctrack raises $23.4m in equity funding to drive growth
South Africa-based telematics startup Ctrack Holdings has raised $23.4 million in equity funding led by Sanari Capital and…
“AI depends on data, and data depends on trust”- African experts at Data Privacy Roundtable
The Africa Data Privacy Roundtable began in Lagos on Monday, October 6, with a clear message from organisers…
