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FCCPC withdraws breach of compliance case against MTN Nigeria executives
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has filed to withdraw its alleged breach case against MTN Nigeria’s MD/CEO Karl Toriola, alongside other senior executives.
Deepfake threats soar 1200% as AI scams sweep South Africa
South Africa is witnessing a surge in artificial intelligence (AI) scams and deepfake manipulation, with instances reported to have increased by 1,200% in one year. The growth has affected se
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How to activate parental supervision for Facebook teen accounts
Being a Nigerian parent means you worry about the global digital space as much as any local threat. You want your child to connect, learn, and grow online, but you also need assurance they ar
Amazon fined $2.5 billion for tricking Prime users into subscription traps
American multinational technology company Amazon has been fined $2.5 billion by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for antitrust breach. The fine, the largest civil penalty in a case involvin
Meta launches teen accounts on Facebook to deepen child protection
Meta has launched special Teen Accounts for users of Facebook and Messenger worldwide. The feature, which was initially launched on Instagram last year, is aimed at making the experience more
Hyperion DeFi Acquires $10M HYPE Tokens
Hyperion DeFi (NASDAQ: HYPD),a publicly traded company in the United States, announced on September 25, 2025, that it acquired 176,422 HYPE tokens for $10 million. The purchase on the L1 bloc
Mydappr Expands Mission With AI-Driven Platforms for Africa and Emerging Markets
After years of building and refining, Mydappr steps forward with a renewed mission – to deliver products, services, and ecosystems that improve everyday realities and power digital growth. My
DStv Kenya suffers 80% subscriber drop in 1 year losing nearly 1 million active accounts
One of MultiChoice‘s services, DStv, has recorded an 80% drop in subscriber base within a year. The data, which covered periods between July 2024 and June 2025, is regarded as one of its bigg
Spotify to tackle AI music spam and deepfakes with new policy overhaul
In a move to safeguard the integrity of its platform, Spotify has announced a series of new updates to its artificial intelligence policies. These changes are designed to combat unauthorised
These 3 Kaduna-based founders are reimagining everyday Bitcoin use in Africa
On a warm afternoon in Kaduna, a city often described as the heartbeat of northern Nigeria’s tech awakening, three young men sat in a modest innovation hub called CoLab. Each carried a differ
MTN Nigeria’s Dabengwa Data Centre gets Tier III Certification
MTN Nigeria has attained the Tier III Certification for Constructed Facility (TCCF) for its Dabengwa Data Centre, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering leading digit
DevOps Heroes: How Samuel Arogbonlo is advancing blockchain’s fight against financial crime with observability
Since the turn of this decade, blockchain has continued to reshape the future of global finance; its most radical promise, transparency, has proven to be both its greatest strength and its mo
How Seyi Ebenezer’s Payaza turned debt into discipline and delivered ₦20.3B back to investors
On September 24, Payaza founder and CEO Seyi Ebenezer took to LinkedIn with a note of pride: “A little over a month ago, we announced Series 3 & 4 of our ₦50B Commercial Paper Programme. Befo
POCO launches two power-packed smartphones in Nigeria: POCO M7 and POCO C85
POCO, a performance-driven smartphone brand loved by young tech enthusiasts worldwide, today announced the arrival of two exciting new models for the Nigerian market: the POCO M7 and POCO C85
Digital lenders in Ghana to have $162k capital base, physical offices in new regulations
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has directed all digital lenders operating in the country to apply for regulatory approval effective from November 1. The new directive is part of the government’s mov
Kelvin Akukwe’s secret sauce for driving growth with Ridima and Koyn
When Kelvin Akukwe talks about his work, he does so with the calm conviction of someone who has lived through the turbulence of Nigeria’s crypto scene and decided to build through it. As Dire
Taiwan reverses chip export restrictions on South Africa after diplomatic push
Taiwan has lifted restraints on the export of semiconductors to South Africa just two days after it had imposed them. The development highlights Taiwan’s reluctance to utilise its leading chi
Etsy shut out African sellers, SeerBit shows how fintech can bring them back
When Etsy pulled the plug on African sellers earlier this year, thousands of entrepreneurs suddenly found themselves cut off from global markets. The reason was not demand because buyers acro
Stablecoin issuer, Tether plans $20 billion raise on record $500 billion valuation
Tether Holdings SA, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, is seeking a valuation of around $500 billion in a new fundraising round. The company is in early talks to raise $20 billion through
PayPal plans to invest $100 million in startups across the Middle East and Africa
PayPal has today announced plans to invest $100 million across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). This is part of the fintech giant’s bid to turbocharge innovation, support local entrepreneurs