Coinbase’s Branded Stablecoins Could Turn African Companies into Mini-Banks
Coinbase is rolling out infrastructure that allows companies to issue branded dollar-pegged stablecoins, a move that could reshape payments, deposits, and banking access across Africa.
Nigeria’s 5G Coverage Gap Hits 55% Despite Rising Smartphone Readiness — NCC, Ookla
New NCC and Ookla QoE data shows Nigeria’s 5G coverage gap remains at 55% as of December 2025, highlighting slow rollout despite growing adoption of 5G-enabled smartphones.
Amazon to Cut 16,000 Jobs Globally as AI Reshapes Workforce Strategy
Amazon has announced 16,000 new job cuts across AWS, retail, Prime Video, and HR as part of a broader 30,000-role reduction driven by AI adoption and post-pandemic restructuring.
Stablecoins in Nigeria Are Driving Real Peer-to-Peer Payments, Not Just Trading — YDPay COO
YDPay COO Nathaniel Luz says stablecoins like USDT are primarily used for peer-to-peer payments and cross-border transactions in Nigeria, with adoption driven by freelancers and digital payments, not speculation.
Managing AI Agents Will Be a Critical Workforce Skill Within 5 Years — KPMG Report
A KPMG Global Tech Report 2026 reveals that 92% of global tech leaders believe managing AI agents will be a critical skill within five years as organisations race toward AI maturity.
Why PayPal’s Paga Partnership Signals a Strategic Reset, Not a Retreat, in Nigeria
PayPal’s return to Nigeria through Paga marks a strategic shift from control to predictability, signalling execution over experimentation after years of limited market access.
Lagos Partners MTN to Redevelop Obalende Under-Bridge Into Y’ELLO Bus Park
The Lagos State Government has partnered with MTN Nigeria to transform the Obalende under-bridge into Y’ELLO Bus Park, a modern transport hub with solar lighting, CCTV, and regulated terminals.
African Startup M&A Hits Record High in 2025 as Deals Jump 72% — SOTIA Report
Merger and acquisition activity in African startups rose 72% in 2025 to a record 67 deals, led by fintech and driven by strategic consolidation, according to TechCabal’s SOTIA report.
PayPal Now Enables Nigerians to Receive Payments Through Paga Partnership
PayPal has partnered with Nigerian fintech Paga to allow users in Nigeria receive payments for the first time in nearly two decades, ending long-standing restrictions on inbound funds.
