South African Voice Calls Decline Amid Data Shift and Rising Spam Call Epidemic
South African Voice Calls Under Threat from Data Shift and Surge in Spam Calls South Africa’s traditional voice call market is under mounting pressure as consumers increasingly switch to data-based communication platforms and face a growing spam call epidemic. Industry data shows a steep decline in voice revenues, signalling a major transformation in the country’s […]
Africhange Launches UK Bank Accounts and Secures Bank of Canada Registration
Africhange Launches UK Bank Accounts and Achieves Bank of Canada Registration Africhange, the global fintech company helping Africans manage cross-border finance, has announced two major milestones in its mission to empower Africans living abroad. The firm has launched UK bank accounts through a partnership with Griffin, a licensed UK bank, and secured official Payment Service […]
Airtel Africa Partners with Nokia to Launch Mega Fibre Network Across East and Central Africa
Airtel Africa and Nokia Launch Mega Fibre Backbone to Bridge Africa’s Digital Divide Airtel Africa, through its wholesale fibre subsidiary Telesonic, has announced a major partnership with Nokia to deploy a transformative, high-capacity terrestrial fibre optic network across East and Central Africa. The collaboration, unveiled at the 28th AfricaCom event in Cape Town, is set […]
Nigeria AI Collective Unveils Bold Initiatives to Drive AI Innovation and Collaboration at DataFest Africa 2025
Nigeria AI Collective Unveils Bold Initiatives for AI Innovation and Collaboration at DataFest Africa 2025 The Nigeria AI Collective took centre stage at DataFest Africa 2025, Africa’s largest gathering of AI practitioners, innovators, startups, and researchers. The landmark event, held in Lagos, attracted over 3,000 in-person participants and thousands more online, cementing its role as […]
Circle Reports $740 Million Q3 2025 Revenue, Eyes Native Token Launch on Arc Network
Circle Reports $740 Million Q3 2025 Revenue, Plans Native Token Launch on Arc Network Circle Internet Group Inc., the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has reported a strong third-quarter performance, posting $740 million in total revenue and reserve income for Q3 2025. This marks a 66% year-over-year increase compared to 2024, underscoring Circle’s strengthening presence […]
Nigerian Creators Lead the 2025 TikTok Sub-Saharan Africa Awards Nominations
Nigerian Creators Lead the 2025 TikTok Sub-Saharan Africa Awards Nominations Nigeria’s top TikTok stars are once again taking the spotlight, earning the most nominations at the 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa. From trendsetters in music and comedy to influential storytellers and food creators, Nigerians are at the forefront of shaping Africa’s digital landscape and driving […]
Starlink Warns Customers to Update Devices by November 17 to Avoid Internet Disruption
Starlink Issues Urgent Device Update Warning to Prevent Internet Outage SpaceX’s Starlink has released an urgent advisory to select users, instructing them to update their Starlink equipment by November 17, 2025. The update is aimed at improving security, performance, and system reliability. According to the company, customers who fail to perform the required update […]
EU Moves to Ban Huawei and ZTE from Telecom Networks Over Security Concerns
EU Moves to Ban Huawei and ZTE from Telecom Networks Amid Security Concerns The European Commission is reportedly moving forward with plans to ban Huawei and ZTE from Europe’s telecommunications networks. This move could reshape the continent’s digital infrastructure and deepen tensions with China. According to Bloomberg, Commission Vice President Henna Virkkunen is seeking to […]
Wike Bans Mobile Phones for AGIS Staff After Viral Altercation Video Sparks Backlash
FCT Minister Wike Bans Mobile Phones for AGIS Staff After Viral Video With Naval Officer The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has imposed a controversial ban on the use of mobile phones by staff of the Abuja Geographic Information Systems (AGIS) and the Department of Land Administration. The directive, which takes […]
Nigeria’s Fintechs Face Leadership and Governance Challenges – Protect Your Money
Nigerian Fintechs Struggle with Leadership and Governance – Your Money Could Be at Risk Nigeria’s fintech sector is booming, attracting attention with funding rounds, unicorn valuations, and rapid digital innovation. Yet, behind the headlines lies a critical leadership and governance problem that threatens both investors and users. Despite their growth, many fintech companies operate […]
