AI now powers over half of Africa's cybercrime, Interpol finds

Insights

One in Five Nigerian Stock Trades Now Runs Through a Bamboo App.

How a fintech built for the customer nobody wanted became the busiest name on the Nigerian Exchange — and why deal count and deal value are pulling in opposite directions.

Aug 12, 2026

AI & Innovation

Learners in low-connectivity areas get AI tutor that works offline

VirtualClickSupport unveils DigiBridge, an AI-powered EdTech framework with adaptive tutoring, offline-first access, and culturally responsive design for resource-constrained environments.

Aug 12, 2026

AI & Innovation

Founders could build more ventures with AI, Zuckerberg argues

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says advanced AI will expand human capability and entrepreneurship, not destroy jobs, in a new essay published Monday.

Aug 11, 2026

Fintech

Business owners, not agents: why Moniepoint and OPay aren't fighting the same fight

A viral tweet frames Moniepoint and OPay as rivals, but the best data shows they dominate different layers of Nigeria's POS and banking economy, with clear splits in agent count, market share, and product design.

Aug 10, 2026

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Funding

Moove hits $2.1 billion valuation, becomes Africa's newest unicorn

Nigeria-founded mobility fintech Moove raised $250 million in Series C funding at a $2.1 billion valuation, becoming the continent's latest unicorn.

Fintech

Crypto traders will now pay taxes on their gains under new NRS rules

Nigeria’s tax authority has released guidelines taxing crypto sales, swaps, and staking rewards, enforcing a 1% withholding levy and mandatory Tax IDs.

Nigeria can now build 90,000 km of open-access fibre across all 774 LGAs

Bridge Open Access has been incorporated to execute Project BRIDGE, transitioning the $2 billion broadband plan from design to nationwide deployment.

Startup funding fell 96% in one month — here's what founders should watch

Nigerian startups raised just $4.9m in July 2026, down from $115.2m in June. The headline crash masks a quieter story about which companies are actually struggling.

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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Startup

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.

Aug 3, 2026Paul Aminigbo

Tech News

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.

Aug 8, 2026The Desk

Events

Events

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

Insights

Insights

Kenyans are now reporting telcos for fraud and data billing ripoffs, not dropped calls

Kenya's latest telecom report shows a historic shift: consumer complaints about data billing and fraud have overtaken poor network quality for the first time, signalling a trust crisis for operators.

Aug 6, 2026Adaeze Nwosu

Fintech

Fintech

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.

Aug 4, 2026Emeka Briggs

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