Crypto Savings vs. Traditional Bank Savings Accounts: What is the Difference?
For most people, a savings account is the default place to park idle money. It is familiar, easy to understand,…
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Anthropic Strikes Compute Deal with SpaceX, Raises Claude API and Claude Code Limits
Anthropic has entered into a partnership with SpaceX that will significantly expand its computing infrastructure, a move the AI safety…
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African Agrifood Startups Can Pitch for Up to $1M at THRIVE’s 2026 Global Impact Challenge
THRIVE Agrifood, the Silicon Valley-based agrifoodtech accelerator backed by SVG Ventures, has opened applications for its 2026 Global Impact Challenge…
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LG Reinforces Audio Leadership as Nigerians Demand Smarter, Premium Sound Experiences
Deepens its presence in Nigeria’s growing audio market with high-performance xboom speakers and Soundbars tailored to evolving consumer lifestyles. LG…
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The African Startup Model: Why Copying Silicon Valley Won’t Work Anymore
For much of the last decade, the ambition was simple: build something that looked like Silicon Valley, just set it…
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World Password Day 2026: Why Strong Passwords Are No Match for AI and Infostealers
Welcome to the real World Password Day 2026 this Thursday, May 7th, and it’s not the one where we remind…
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Meta Strengthens Teen Safety with New AI-Powered Age Assurance Tools
Meta has announced new advancements in its age assurance technology as part of its ongoing efforts to create safer, age-appropriate…
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SAS Institute Unveils AI-Ready Data Platform with Built-In Governance
Integrated analytics and AI-driven automation help enterprises prepare, govern and activate data for trusted AI at scale. As enterprises race…
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Charles Soludo Reappoints Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata as ICT Agency MD, Confirms Other Key Appointments
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has approved the reappointment of Mr. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA)…
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Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun Calls for Fair Digital Payments to Drive Economic Prosperity
The Vice President, Fintech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR), Dr. Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun, has called for a shift in Nigeria’s digital finance…
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UNICEF Femtech Ventures Launches First Cohort, With Six African Startups Among Eleven Selected Globally
Eleven technology startups from Africa and Asia have been selected as the inaugural cohort of UNICEF Femtech Ventures, a five-year…
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Digital government is a critical infrastructure need for the digital economy
The digital economy offers Africa a once-in-a-generation opportunity to accelerate progress against key development priorities and unlock long-term prosperity. It…
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Policy at the Core of Nigeria’s Digital Growth, Says NITDA
The Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has underscored the central role of policy as an enabler…
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How AI EdTech Startups Are Rebuilding African Education from the Ground Up
Africa has a youth problem in the most consequential sense. The continent is home to the world’s fastest-growing youth population,…
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Included VC Pilots Africa Investor Fellowship to Close the Continent’s Investment Capability Gap
A new fellowship programme is targeting a persistent but often overlooked problem in Africa’s venture capital landscape: the shortage of…
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WATISE 4.0 Set for June as Experts Tackle AI’s Impact on Telecoms, Fintech, ERP & HR
West Africa’s leading regional telecommunications, technology and business forum, the West Africa Telecommunications Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (WATISE), will be…
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MTN Foundation Opens Applications for 2026 Scholarships
Driven by its commitment to advancing academic excellence and empowering the next generation of Nigerian leaders, the MTN Foundation has…
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The Invisible Hand That’s Missing: Ecosystem Intermediaries and the Governance Gap in Africa’s Digital Economy
Every functioning digital economy runs on a layer most people never see. In mature markets, this layer includes trade associations…
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Chika Nwosu Champions Embedded Finance at PAFON 3.0 as Key to Africa’s Digital Economy
PalmPay’s Managing Director, Mr. Chika Nwosu, delivered a compelling address on the transformative role of embedded finance in Africa, at…
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Nigeria’s CardForté Turns Five, Showcasing Impact on Domestic Payment Infrastructure
For Nigeria’s rapidly expanding financial sector, the true bottleneck to scaling has rarely been user acquisition; it has been the…
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Kaspersky Identifies SilverFox Campaign Targeting South African Businesses
The APT campaign involved disguising malicious files as documents related to tax violations. Upon infection, attackers could gain remote access…
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Kaspersky Reports 37% Surge in Malicious Packages Targeting Global Supply Chains
According to Kaspersky telemetry, almost 19,500 malicious packages were found in open-source projects by the end of 2025, representing a…
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PAFON 3.0: Obadare Urges Fintechs to Choose Trust Over Speed
Nigeria’s fast-growing digital payments ecosystem is increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats, with cybersecurity expert and Chief Visionary Officer of Digital…
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At PAFON 3.0, TeamApt Emphasizes Role of Payment Rails in Financial Inclusion
Stakeholders at the Payment Forum Nigeria 2026 have emphasised the need for robust and reliable payment infrastructure to drive financial…
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Dala Studio Partners Miva Open University to Train 25,000 AI Creators in Nigeria
Gebeya Inc., the pan-African technology company behind Dala Studio, Africa’s all-in-one AI-powered creator studio, today announced a strategic partnership with…
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Dr. Ahmed Magem: The Man Using Tech, Community, and Purpose to Build Nigeria’s Digital Future
In Nigeria’s growing technology landscape, few figures carry as many dimensions as Dr Ahmed Magem. He is a technologist and…
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Energy’s Digital Big Bang: 75% to Go Digital in 2 Years – But at What Cost?
A recent joint study by Kaspersky and VDC revealed that over half of energy organisations have already faced cyber incidents…
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Why African Startups Are Rethinking Growth, And Building Better Because of It
The rules have changed. Across Lagos, Nairobi, Cairo, and Dakar, the founders raising money today are not the ones who…
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AUDA-NEPAD Opens Applications for 2026 Accelerator, Expanding Beyond Health Into Climate
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has opened applications for the 2026 cohort of its Home Grown Solutions Accelerator, with…
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AI in the Classroom: Nigeria’s Education Crisis Meets a Cautious New Tool
Nigeria’s education system has been in a state of sustained pressure for years. Classrooms are overcrowded. Teachers are stretched thin….
