Nigeria Fintech Firms Seek National Committee to Bridge Regulatory Gaps
Nigerian fintech firms are calling for the creation of a National Fintech Committee to enhance collaboration with regulators, streamline policies, and foster cross-border innovation across Africa.
Elon Musk’s X Launches Marketplace for Inactive Usernames
Elon Musk’s X introduces the X Handle Marketplace, allowing Premium subscribers to buy or request inactive usernames, with prices ranging from free to over $1 million for rare handles.
Moniepoint Raises Additional $90 Million to Close $200 Million Series C Round
Nigerian fintech giant Moniepoint has raised an extra $90 million, bringing its Series C funding to $200 million. The round, backed by Visa, DPI, LeapFrog, and Google, will fuel expansion into Kenya and the UK.
5 Creative Ways to Use Transparent Backgrounds in Your CapCut Edits
Learn five creative ways to use transparent backgrounds in CapCut PC to design professional intros, product demos, gaming overlays, and more — plus how to make your own transparent images with CapCut’s background remover.
BBM, Goodie Goodie, Share A Coke – Things Millennials Got to Experience That Gen Zs Haven’t (Yet)
BBM, Goodie Goodie, Share A Coke – Things Millennials Got to Experience That Gen Zs Haven’t (Yet)
GSMA and Six Major Operators Propose Entry-Level 4G Smartphone Standards to Boost Connectivity Across Africa
The GSMA and six major African operators — Airtel, MTN, Orange, Vodacom, Axian Telecom, and Ethio Telecom — have proposed minimum standards for affordable 4G smartphones to boost digital inclusion across Africa, aiming to make mobile internet access more affordable for millions.
Funds Recovered from Cybercriminals Used to Finance Student Loans and Other Schemes – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima says funds recovered from cybercrime and corruption by the EFCC are being used to finance student loans, consumer credit schemes, and other social programs — highlighting the Tinubu administration’s commitment to accountability and economic development.
South African Fintech TymeBank Set to Rebrand as GoTyme in 2026
TymeBank, South Africa’s first profitable digital bank, is set to rebrand as GoTyme in 2026 as part of its global expansion strategy. The move aligns with its parent company’s international brand identity and continued growth across Africa and Asia.
As Canva Crashes Worldwide, Here Are 5 Design Alternatives You Can Use Right Now
With Canva down globally due to AWS outages, millions of users are unable to access their projects. Here are 5 reliable Canva alternatives — Figma, Adobe Express, VistaCreate, Pixlr, and Visme — to keep your designs moving.
Will the iPhone XR-to-17 Conversion Saga Threaten Apple’s Brand and Sales in Nigeria?
The viral saga over “iPhone XR converted to iPhone 17 Pro Max” between influencers Blord and VeryDarkMan has sparked outrage and raised concerns about counterfeit Apple devices in Nigeria — threatening consumer trust, brand perception, and iPhone sales.
