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

Apple Sues OpenAI for Trade Secret Theft of Unreleased Products

Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI on Friday accusing the AI firm and two former employees of stealing confidential details on unreleased hardware and products.

Nigeria Extends Digital ID to 80 Million Learners via NIMC

Federal Government and NIMC partner to issue Learner Identification Numbers and link students to national digital identity system.

CREDICORP and NCGCL Sign MoU to Expand Consumer Credit Access

CREDICORP and NCGCL signed a risk-sharing MoU on 10 July 2026 to expand consumer credit for qualified Nigerians through wholesale funding and guarantees.

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Nigeria Police Arrest Suspect in ₦3bn POS Cyber Fraud

PSFU operatives in Ikoyi nab 38-year-old man accused of hacking a financial institution and running over 3,000 unauthorized POS transactions exceeding ₦3 billion.

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Moniepoint MFB Welcomes Real Warri Pikin to Its Family

Nigerian fintech Moniepoint MFB announced comedian Anita Asuoha, known as Real Warri Pikin, joined its family on July 10, 2026, under the #madeforyourprogress campaign.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Startup

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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Spiro Raised $270 Million in Just Three Weeks to Power Africa’s Electric Bikes

In less than a month, electric motorcycle startup Spiro raised $270 million. By focusing on battery swapping rather than long charging times, the company is convincing investors that clean transport in Africa is a winning bet.

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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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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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OPay Beats First Bank to Become Nigeria’s Third Largest Bank

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