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Delayed launch casts doubt on Nigeria’s open banking rollout

Nearly a month after Nigeria’s open banking framework was expected to go live, silence hangs over the rollout. Despite earlier reports pointing to August...

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Apps & Tools

Meta threatened to exit Nigeria over $220m fine but two months after deadline, services are still running

Nigeria’s battle with Meta over data privacy and consumer rights reached a turning point in April 2025, when the Federal Competition and Consumer...

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Startups

From Support to Impact: Building Lasting Sponsorships for Greater Community Impact

Securing sponsorship for your startup community isn’t just about a one-time financial boost. It’s about fostering lasting partnerships that continuously drive innovation, unlock...

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News

11 African countries to benefit from new broadband mapping initiative

The European Union (EU) has unveiled a $16 million broadband infrastructure project targeting 11 African countries as part of its ambitious Global Gateway...

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Apps & Tools

Nigerian YouTubers enjoy over 70% of their views from foreign countries, YouTube says

In a workshop hosted by YouTube on August 22nd for producers, broadcasters, and Nollywood creators, YouTube revealed that over 70% of the views...

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Gadgets

TECNO Spark 40 Series: Balancing Advanced Technology with Everyday Affordability

The Nigerian economy has stretched everyone. Prices continue to rise, yet the average person still requires a reliable phone for work, school, and...

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Apps & Tools

Threads tests a way to share long-form text on the platform

Threads is testing a new feature that makes it easy to share long-form text on the social network, Meta confirmed on Thursday. The...

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Web3 & Crypto

FBI issues PSA on blockchain recovery scams — what African users should know

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a public service announcement last week, warning about duplicitous crypto law firms that offer fake blockchain...