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Awabah, a Nigerian fintech startup, in collaboration with Moniepoint’s TeamApt, has launched a new direct debit feature that enables Nigerians to automate pension contributions via Point-of-Sale…

TikTok removed more than 4.8 million videos from its Nigerian platform in the first quarter of 2026, as the social media giant stepped up the use…

It is cheaper to transport internet bandwidth from Lagos to Canada than to many parts of northern Nigeria, highlighting how inconsistent state policies and hidden charges…

Nigeria has launched a new startup funding programme offering up to $350,000 to eligible early-stage technology companies, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s innovation…

Seychelles has officially opened its telecommunications market to Starlink, giving households and businesses access to satellite-based broadband and marking a significant shift in how internet services…

Moniepoint disbursed more than $700 million in loans to Nigerian Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) over the past year, but the country’s estimated $32.2 billion…

Airtel Africa’s decision to list its mobile money business in London is raising pressure on rivals MTN and Safaricom to unlock the value of their own…

Nigeria’s identity agency is accelerating efforts to reposition the national digital identity system as a foundation for financial inclusion, social protection and economic development, moving beyond…

Smart borrowers are increasingly using credit as a tool to build wealth and grow businesses, while others remain trapped in debt because they borrow for consumption…

Artificial Intelligence, which was once celebrated primarily as a tool for boosting productivity and scientific discovery, is now becoming a weapon in modern conflict, espionage and…