Claude users will have their AI text secretly watermarked from August 2

Nigerian firms can now access top-tier CrowdStrike security locally via eProcess

Travellers to South Africa will pay a new $30 digital processing fee

Young techies in Nigeria and Ghana can now apply for MacBook awards and funded scholarships

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OneDosh users can now top up USD wallets instantly with a debit card

Nigerian fintech OneDosh launched a Stripe-powered onramp letting eligible users fund USD wallets with a debit card and access its full ecosystem immediately.

Young voters can now register on WhatsApp for South Africa's local polls

South Africa's IEC launched a WhatsApp registration line, letting citizens register, check their status, and find voting stations for the 2026 local elections.

Nigerian businesses still crushed by multiple taxes despite reforms, CBN survey finds

A new Central Bank of Nigeria survey shows 70.8% of firms say overlapping taxes remain their top problem, ranking above insecurity and high interest rates.

Businesses can now run AI security over old CCTV, as Sorveo goes live in Lagos

Lagos startup Sorveo has launched an AI platform that plugs into existing CCTV cameras, offering real-time facial and plate recognition without replacing hardware.

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Nigerians can now earn rewards as OPay opens affiliate applications

OPay has opened applications for an affiliate programme in Nigeria, letting creators, students, and entrepreneurs earn by driving new user signups and activity.

MTN customers can claim free 25GB data today for its 25th anniversary

MTN Nigeria is giving eligible customers a free 25GB data bundle through its app, valid until 11:59 pm on 8 August 2026.

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Developing countries don't need big AI models, World Bank says

The World Bank's 2026 development report advises developing economies against competing on large AI models and data centres, urging a focus on local adaptation instead.

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Lebara customers can now pay for airtime and data through Payaza

Lebara Nigeria has named Payaza Africa as its exclusive payment partner, letting customers buy airtime, data, and subscriptions directly through the telco's new digital platform.

SpaceX revenue rockets 92% in first public earnings, but losses persist

SpaceX's debut post-IPO earnings show revenue hitting $7.8 billion, driven by Starlink and AI, though heavy spending produced a net loss.

Why Rwandan bikers got 22,000 electric bikes while Nigeria waits

Spiro rolled out 22,000 electric motorcycles in Rwanda but only 5,000 in Nigeria, a gap that reveals how infrastructure and strategy shape Africa's e-mobility race.

Shoppers can now test ASUS laptops before buying at a new Lagos store

ASUS and Konga opened a flagship experience store in Computer Village, Ikeja, letting customers try premium laptops, AI PCs, and gaming devices with expert help and after-sales support.

NCC Orders Telecom Operators to Create Dedicated Cybersecurity Budgets

Nigeria's telecom regulator is tightening the rules on network security. Under a new directive, telecom companies must create dedicated cybersecurity budgets and report major breaches within four hours.

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Healthstack Opens Its DevRel Program

Healthstack has opened its DevRel Program nationwide; paid developer relations roles for applicants in every Nigerian state. Join the network powering Healthstack's identity, consent, and records API linking telemedicine, EMR, lab, and pharmacy apps across Nigeria's healthtech sector.

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Nigerians can now get birth and death certificates online

NPC launches a nationwide digital platform for civil registration, ending manual certificates and linking records to the national ID system.

Aug 4, 2026The Desk

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Fintechs and Banks can Now Apply for a Lagos Sprint to Turn Gender Data into Real Products

A three-day design sprint in Lagos this September will help financial players turn gender-disaggregated data into practical tools and policies.

Aug 4, 2026The Desk

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Lagos Taxpayers Funded N1.67 Trillion in Six Months as State Hits 90% of Revenue Target

Lagos State's internally generated revenue surges to N1.67 trillion in H1 2026, beating its half-year target by 90% and reshaping the fiscal ground under Africa's largest tech hub.

Jul 31, 2026Adaeze Nwosu

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Nigerians can now bank inside WhatsApp with Xara's AI assistant

Xava Technologies launches Xara, an AI assistant that turns WhatsApp into a personal banker for money transfers, bill payments, and airtime purchases without a separate app download.

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