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Nigerian fintech Moniepoint brings on former Branch executive Rose Muturi to head its Kenya push ahead of a planned microfinance bank acquisition.

NITDA DG Urges Digital Infrastructure Push at INFRACON 2026

Kashifu Inuwa called for accelerated investment in data centres, cloud and broadband at INFRACON 2026 to support Nigeria’s $100 billion digital economy goal.

Nigerian Researchers Open Source Trust-Minimized Bitcoin L2 Framework

Heritage Falodun and Samson Ojo propose Tage_Root, a Rust-based Bitcoin Layer 2 research framework tackling bridges and BTC yield with unilateral exit rights.

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DeepSeek Raise Shows Control Trumps Quick Founder Wealth

DeepSeek closed its first external round at over $50 billion valuation with unusual terms preserving Liang Wenfeng's grip, though claims of $36 billion personal fortune remain unverified.

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Nigeria Launches $170.6 Million Tech and Creative Fund for All 36 States

Through a partnership between the Bank of Industry and Kuramo Capital, Nigeria is rolling out a $170.6 million fund to boost startup capital outside main tech hubs.

Jul 14, 2026

Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Theft of Secret Hardware Plans

Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming the AI company and two former employees stole confidential information about unreleased products. The case marks one of the biggest legal clashes in the AI industry this year.

Jul 14, 2026

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A Final Year Student Just Built the Fix for Nigerian University Struggles

Every Nigerian university student knows the struggle. The queue for textbooks, the attendance sheet drama, the assignment submission chaos. One student decided enough was enough.

Jul 13, 2026

Novacrust Launches Platform to Slash Africa Cross-Border Salary Fees

Novacrust enters Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and Kenya with USD accounts and virtual cards aimed at remote workers hit by high FX charges.

Jul 12, 2026

Klump Embeds Multi-Lender BNPL Tech in Jumia Nigeria Checkout

Klump integrates its BNPL infrastructure into Jumia Nigeria, giving shoppers access to instalment options from multiple banks directly at checkout.

Startup

NITDA and ONDI Launch iHatch Cohort 5 Incubation Phase

The nationwide iHatch Cohort 5 startup incubation programme has officially started under NITDA's ONDI with JICA support, targeting early-stage founders across all 36 states and the FCT.

JéGO-GoCab Deal Exposes Limits of Africa's Commercial EV Push

A 6000-vehicle agreement highlights financing and charging barriers that have kept four-wheelers behind two- and three-wheeler growth across West Africa.

Digital Payments Drive Nigeria Foodservice Growth Amid Inflation

Nigeria's $11.09B foodservice market in 2025 reveals fintech infrastructure enabling QSRs and independents to expand despite 16.96% food inflation.

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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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Jul 7, 2026Gift Oluchi Nicholas

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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Jun 24, 2026Gift Oluchi Nicholas

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PHTechExpo 2026 Just Proved Port Harcourt Is Serious About Tech

Two days, one city: startups pitched and got funded. A hackathon was won, Electric cars were on the floor, and Port Harcourt proved it means business.

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Jul 2, 2026Gift Oluchi Nicholas

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WhatsApp Launches Usernames to Hide Phone Number from Strangers

Exchanging phone numbers with people you have just met can feel unsafe. WhatsApp is rolling out a username system, allowing you to hide your digits from strangers, new acquaintances, and large group chats.

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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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