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Nigerians can submit and track revenue ideas on new NRS portal

The NRS Ideas Gateway Portal launched on 24 July 2026, letting users submit ideas for the Nigerian Revenue Service and track every submission from start to finish.

Jul 26, 2026

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Chimoney Founder Completes Payouts to All 31 After Exit

Uchi Uchibeke paid every investor, team member and backer following Chimoney's acquisition by CapitalSage, with four former colleagues securing UK Global Talent visas.

Herotel to launch Amazon Leo satellite internet in South Africa by 2027

Amazon Leo will enter South Africa through a partnership with Herotel, avoiding the 30% local ownership rules that have blocked Starlink. The service launches commercially in 2027 under the evry brand.

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ALAT Business users gain Duplo tools to automate invoices and payments

Wema Bank has integrated Duplo’s finance software into ALAT for Business, letting Nigerian SMEs handle payments, expenses and compliant e-invoicing inside their banking app.

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Musk predicts AI will exceed all human intelligence in 4 or 5 years

Elon Musk stated on X that AI probably exceeds the sum of all human intelligence in 4 or 5 years. The remark updates his earlier forecasts and reaches African tech audiences via local outlets.

US bars visas for cybercrime suspects and families

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new global visa restriction policy on July 23, 2026, targeting those involved in cybercrime, cyberscams, and sextortion.

Patreon cuts 93 jobs in 20% workforce reduction

Patreon lays off 20% of staff, or 93 employees, in restructuring tied to AI shifts and cost adjustments.

Nigerian tech builders can apply for fourth NCC hackathon

The Nigerian Communications Commission opened calls for its Hackathon Live Show fourth edition, extending a series of regulator-run challenges that have awarded grants and accelerator spots to local startups.

Kogi youth gain digital skills training to steer clear of cybercrime

NITDA and Kogi State will collaborate on digital literacy, cybersecurity awareness and youth capacity building to direct young people toward productive digital careers instead of internet fraud.

Court Upholds Nigeria Digital Lending Rules, Bars FCCPC from Telecom Licensing

A Lagos court upheld the FCCPC's 2025 DEON Regulations but ruled the agency cannot license telecom firms or oversee airtime lending, restoring enforcement powers.

Fintech

Migrant workers gain faster, cheaper transfers as LemFi adopts stablecoins

LemFi partners with BVNK to settle remittances on stablecoin rails, cutting costs for its two million users without changing how they send money.

Lagos electricity customers must still pay old debts despite new 12-month rule

LASERC clarified its 12-month billing limit targets future unmetered charges only and leaves all prior debts intact.

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Femi Aluko Spots Chowdeck Customers' Monthly Protein Cycle

A viral tweet from Chowdeck's CEO reveals how Nigerian users shift protein orders week by week, reflecting income rhythms in Africa's fast-growing food delivery market.

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Airtel Nigeria Expands to 200,000 Touchpoints and 4,000 Shops

Airtel Nigeria announced on July 22, 2026, that its retail network now exceeds 200,000 customer touchpoints and 4,000 exclusive shops nationwide.

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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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OPay's 2031 Billion-User Target Tests Emerging-Market Scale Limits

OPay aims for one billion users and 10 million merchants by 2031 from a current base of roughly 46-50 million, mainly in Nigeria, with operations expanding to Egypt, Indonesia and Pakistan.

Jul 22, 2026Adaeze Nwosu

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Paystack Adds PesaLink Transfers to Kenyan Checkout

Paystack integrates Kenya’s PesaLink rail into checkout so merchants can accept instant bank transfers from customers alongside existing options.

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