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Nigeria Deploys 101,148 km Fibre Cable with Lagos Abuja Holding 18%
NCC data shows 101,148.36 km total fibre deployed but 18.35% concentrated in Lagos and Abuja as of July 2026.
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CBN Eases PAPSS Rules to Accelerate AfCFTA Trade
CBN's April 2025 circular reduces documentation for PAPSS transactions, supporting local-currency cross-border payments under AfCFTA for Nigerian banks and fintechs.
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Aderonke Ambali Positions Africa as Global Education Shaper
BRINT Online School hosts the Brint EdTech Summit 2026 in Lagos, convening stakeholders to redefine Africa's role in worldwide learning.
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HyperFX Builds Instant FX Settlement on Stablecoin Rails
Polytope Labs launches HyperFX to replace Nigeria's informal FX tools with onchain stablecoin swaps for fintechs and businesses.
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CBN Affirms Both N100 Notes Remain Legal Tender After Rejections
Central Bank of Nigeria issues urgent clarification on July 8 2026 that standard and commemorative N100 banknotes stay valid amid public confusion and rejections.
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Emmanuel Jago Steps Down as PalRemit VP of Growth
Emmanuel Jago has announced his departure as PalRemit’s VP of Growth after nearly four years, reflecting on helping the company grow to more than 100,000 users and over $100 million in transactions.
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Nigeria Named Africa's Top Country for Responsible AI
A new global report names Nigeria a "Bright Spot" for technology, balancing rapid AI development with strict rules to protect children and vulnerable groups.
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Small Fintechs Face CBN Data Stress Test
The CBN's January 2027 data localization deadline is setting up a high-stakes infrastructure stress test for smaller Nigerian fintechs.
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PawaPay Crosses 3 Billion Mobile Money Transactions
UK-based B2B fintech infrastructure provider PawaPay has crossed a major operational milestone, handling over 3 billion mobile money transactions. Driven by a massive surge in merchant utility, the platform's third billion arrived in under nine months.
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Nurturing Port Harcourt's Next Gen of Tech Kids
While late-stage fintech rounds and global tech giants dominate the headlines, the future of Africa’s digital economy is being built from the ground up. Discover how Port Harcourt’s Young Techies Festival (YTF) has grown from a local meetup into a powerhouse talent pipeline for kids aged 8–17.
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Microsoft Lays Off 4,800 Employees as Xbox Undergoes Major Restructuring
Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs worldwide as it restructures its Xbox gaming division. The move reflects growing pressure to improve profits after years of major investments in gaming.
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Google Play Opens $1 Million Fund to Support African Game Studios
Google Play is investing in Africa's gaming industry through a new $1 million fund designed to help independent studios build bigger games and reach more players around the world. Selected developers will receive funding, mentorship, and technical support without giving up ownership.
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