Interswitch seeks to boost tap-to-pay adoption in Nigeria through consumer education
Interswitch, a Nigerian payments technology company, highlights consumer education as the key hurdle to making tap-to-pay a mainstream payment method in Nigeria.
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Cirquu Launches AI Business Platform with ₦9,000 Monthly Subscriptions
Cirquu has launched an AI-powered business management platform with subscriptions starting at ₦9,000 ($6.70) monthly.
Nigeria Launches Gates-Backed AI Scaling Hub to Accelerate Healthcare, Agriculture and Language Tech
Gates Foundation committed up to $7.5 million over three years to support the Nigeria AI Scaling Hub (NAISH).
Legal Experts Challenge House of Reps Summons Mandating Personal Appearance of Telecom CEOs
Legal practitioners argue telecommunications chief executives are not constitutionally required to appear personally before the House of Representatives and can send designated corporate representatives.
Oluwatobi Oyewole's Journey into Open Source AI and Model Context Protocol
Oluwatobi Oyewole transitioned from petroleum engineering to software engineering, working with international teams through Andela.
MTN Uganda Partners With SpaceX's Starlink to Expand Enterprise Connectivity in Remote Regions
MTN Uganda has partnered with SpaceX's Starlink to act as an authorized reseller of priority satellite internet services for enterprise clients.
African Banks to Boost AI Spending Despite Limited ROI Tracking
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Fatu Ogwuche Launches Live Tech Show "Tech This Week" to Bring African Founders to Audience
Fatu Ogwuche, former Meta executive, is launching a weekly live tech show called Tech This Week on the Big Tech This Week platform.
IXPL Limited Launches Problem‑First Tech Solutions to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Ecosystem
IXPL Limited, a newly founded Nigerian tech firm, focuses on creating tailored digital solutions that address real business challenges.
Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and S12+ with Record‑Thin Design and 3nm Processor
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and S12+, the thinnest Galaxy Tab at 5.1 mm.
Paystack Expands Beyond Payments After Stripe Acquisition, Faces Regulatory Hurdles
Stripe acquired Paystack in October 2020 for $200 million, the largest deal for a Nigerian startup.
CallMeChat App Aims to Build Genuine Online Connections
CallMeChat is an online video chat platform designed to facilitate real-time conversations with strangers.
Mytherapist.ng Launches Pay-Later Therapy Option to Expand Access to Mental Health Care
Mytherapist.ng partners with MyItura to offer pay-later therapy financing through Mediloan.
Onafriq Shuts Down Nigerian Agent Banking Business
Onafriq is winding down its Baxi agent‑banking arm in Nigeria after five years of operation.
Structural Engineers Call for Stronger Safety Standards and AI Adoption in Nigeria’s Infrastructure
Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineers (NIStructE) urged wider adoption of digital technologies, stricter enforcement of building regulations, and improved professional standards at its 2026 Conference and 39th AGM.
IMF Warns AI Could Disrupt 40% of Global Jobs
IMF estimates that AI could affect about 40% of jobs worldwide, with 60% in advanced economies and 23% in low‑income countries.
NCC to Block Unapproved Phones in Nigeria, Issuing 30-Day Disconnection Alerts
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is implementing a Device Management System (DMS) to block mobile phones not type-approved for use in Nigeria.
Synthetic Media Incidents Highlight Deepfake Vulnerabilities Ahead of Nigeria's 2027 Elections
A May 2026 manipulated audio recording falsely attributed political statements to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, leading to wrongful initial accusations before the true creator was arrested.
Ghana Leads Operation Blackout, Not FBI
Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) clarified that Operation Blackout was conceived, coordinated and executed by Ghanaian authorities, not the FBI.
Nigeria Launches Digital Postcode System Amid Data Sovereignty Concerns
Nigeria launched the National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System (NDAPS) on October 1, assigning unique 11-character codes to addressable buildings nationwide.