Kuda Processes N14.3 Trillion in Transactions in Q1 2025, Issues N17 Billion in Overdrafts
Nigeria’s leading digital bank, Kuda Technologies, has revealed that it processed a record N14.3 trillion in transaction volume in the first quarter of 2025, across over 300 million transactions on its platform.
Jack Dorsey Launches Bitchat: A Bluetooth-Based Messaging App with No Internet or SIM
Jack Dorsey, Twitter’s co-founder and former CEO, has officially launched Bitchat, an innovative new messaging app that functions entirely via Bluetooth mesh networks—no internet, SIM cards, or servers required.
EU and NASRDA Partner on Satellite Farming Project to Boost Food Security in Nigeria
The European Union (EU), through its space agency ESA (European Space Agency), has partnered with Nigeria’s National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) to launch a groundbreaking satellite farming initiative designed to enhance food security in Nigeria by early 2026.
NIN Database Hits 121 Million as NIMC Targets 95% National Coverage by Year-End 2025
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has recorded a significant milestone in Nigeria’s digital identity drive, with the National Identification Number (NIN) database growing by 7 million in the first half of 2025.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7 & Flip FE Tipped to Launch with Android 16 and One UI 8
Samsung is gearing up for a major Unpacked event on July 9, 2025, where it will officially launch its next-generation foldable smartphones — the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Z Flip FE. According to fresh leaks from a trusted source,
Lagos is Ranked the World’s Fastest-Growing Emerging Tech Ecosystem in 2025
Lagos, Nigeria, has been named the world’s fastest-growing emerging technology ecosystem in 2025, according to a newly released report by Statisense, a global AI-powered data analytics firm.
Upskill Universe, HP, and Google Launch “Skills for Business” to Empower 10,000 African SMEs
Upskill Universe, in partnership with HP and Google, has launched a groundbreaking digital education initiative titled “Skills for Business”, designed to empower 10,000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria and South Africa.
Jumia Partners with Mirakl Ads to Transform Digital Advertising in African E-commerce
Jumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Mirakl, the global leader in marketplace solutions, to deploy Mirakl Ads — a cutting-edge retail media platform that enhances advertising opportunities for both first-party and third-party sellers.
NCC Opens Licensing for International A2P Messaging Aggregator Services in Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially opened applications for its newly introduced International Application-to-Person (A2P) Messaging Aggregator Services licence.
Meta Superintelligence Labs Poaches Top AI Talent to Compete with OpenAI and Google
Meta Platforms, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is doubling down on artificial intelligence by launching its Superintelligence Labs and poaching top AI talent from leading firms like OpenAI, Apple, and Google.
