MTN Celebrates 300 Million Customers With New Microsoft AI Partnership to Boost Digital Skills in Africa
MTN Marks 300 Million Customers with New AI Collaboration with Microsoft MTN Group, Africa’s leading mobile operator, has announced a landmark partnership with Microsoft to expand access to artificial intelligence–powered learning and productivity tools across the continent. The collaboration comes as MTN celebrates surpassing 300 million customers, one of the most significant milestones in the […]
MTN Surpasses 300 Million Customers as Nigeria and Ghana Lead Remarkable Recovery in Q3 2025
MTN Crosses Landmark Customer Threshold and Restores Confidence in Key Markets MTN Group has achieved one of the most significant milestones in its 29-year history: more than 300 million customers now rely on its services across Africa and the Middle East. The achievement, announced in MTN’s quarterly update for the period ending 30 September 2025, […]
Bitcoin Falls Below $96,000 as Market Fear Grows Despite U.S. Shutdown Resolution
Bitcoin Slips Below $96,000, Deepening Fears Across the Crypto Market Bitcoin has broken below the $96,000 mark for the first time in several months, extending a multi-week downtrend that is shaking confidence across the global crypto market. The decline comes at a time when many analysts expected bullish momentum following the end of the prolonged […]
Nigerian Banks Lose N3.3 Billion to Fraud in Q1 2025 – FITC Report
Nigerian Banks Lose N3.3 Billion to Fraud in Q1 2025 – FITC Nigerian banks suffered N3.3 billion in losses due to fraudulent activities during the first quarter of 2025, marking a 603% increase from N468 million in the same period of 2024, according to a report by the Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) released […]
SoftTalk Messenger Launches Monetisation for African Content Creators
Nigerian-owned SoftTalk Messenger has unveiled a monetisation programme empowering African creators to earn from engagement and community building while maintaining user privacy and security.
Nigeria’s Telecom Subscribers Hit 173 Million as Broadband Penetration Reaches Record 49.3% – NCC
Nigeria’s telecom sector continues its steady growth as active subscribers reach 173.54 million in September 2025. Broadband penetration hits 49.34%, driven by expanding 4G and 5G networks and new fibre projects under the National Broadband Plan.
Starlink Signs Landmark Global Direct-to-Cell Deal with Veon, Expanding Access to 150 Million User
SpaceX’s Starlink has signed its largest-ever direct-to-cell partnership with telecom giant Veon, bringing satellite-to-phone connectivity to over 150 million users across Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Uzbekistan.
Samsung and NVIDIA Partner to Build World’s First AI Factory, Pioneering the Future of Intelligent Chip Manufacturing
Samsung and NVIDIA have joined forces to create the world’s first AI factory, combining advanced chip manufacturing with intelligent computing powered by NVIDIA GPUs — marking a new era in autonomous semiconductor production and digital transformation.
Nigerian Box Office Hits ₦573 Million in October, Driven by “Gingerrr” and Strong Nollywood Lineup
The Nigerian box office earned ₦573 million in October 2025, one of its strongest months this year, led by Yemi Morafa’s Gingerrr and a lineup of high-performing Nollywood and international titles.
Spotify Reports 11% Surge in Monthly Active Users, Hits 713 Million in Q3 2025
Spotify’s Q3 2025 report shows 11% year-on-year growth in monthly active users, reaching 713 million. Revenue climbed to €4.27 billion as CEO Daniel Ek prepares to step down in 2026.
