Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary Dismisses Elon Musk Takeover Talk, Defends Starlink Rejection
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has ruled out any takeover by Elon Musk, citing EU ownership rules, while explaining why the airline rejected Starlink WiFi despite a public social media feud.
Ubisoft Cancels Prince of Persia Remake, Shuts Studios in Major Strategy Reset
Ubisoft has cancelled six games, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, and announced studio closures as it refocuses on major franchises amid rising costs and industry pressure.
Blue Origin Announces TeraWave Satellite Internet Network to Rival Starlink
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin plans TeraWave, a satellite internet network with 5,408 LEO and MEO satellites, aiming to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink in global high-speed connectivity.
OneDosh Raises $3 Million Pre-Seed to Build Stablecoin-Powered Global Payments Network
African-focused fintech startup OneDosh secures $3M pre-seed funding to create a stablecoin-based payments infrastructure, enabling faster, low-cost cross-border transfers and programmable wallets.
Bitcoin’s $10,000 Slide Erases January Gains as Market Confidence Cracks
Bitcoin has fallen nearly 10% from its 2026 high, wiping out January gains as global risk aversion, leverage liquidations, and macroeconomic shocks push crypto sentiment into extreme fear.
Africa’s Tech Paradox: Women Are Leading Tech Companies but Struggling to Found Them — AVCA Report
Women are increasingly appointed as CEOs of African tech companies, yet far fewer are founding them. An AVCA report reveals gaps in access to capital, networks, and early-stage support.
Global Internet Users Spent 5.3 Trillion Hours on Apps and Websites in 2025 — Sensor Tower Report
Global smartphone users spent 5.3 trillion hours on apps and websites in 2025, driven by social media, gaming, and rapid growth in AI usage, according to Sensor Tower.
MTN Nigeria Records 9,218 Fibre Cuts and 211 Vandalised Sites in 2025 Amid Network Challenges
MTN Nigeria recorded 9,218 fibre cut incidents and 211 cases of vandalism in 2025, disrupting services despite a strong financial rebound and return to dividend payments.
FCCPC Begins Enforcement Against Digital Money Lenders That Missed 2025 Compliance Deadline
Nigeria’s FCCPC has launched enforcement actions against digital money lenders that failed to regularise under the 2025 Digital Lending Rules, warning consumers to avoid unregistered platforms.
