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29 January

T2mobile (formerly 9mobile) recorded Nigeria’s fastest rural download speeds in Q4 2025, outperforming MTN, Airtel, and Globacom, according to NCC and Ookla data. ...

28 January

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. ...

28 January

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 ...

28 January

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. ...

26 January

African fintechs raised $1.4B in 2025, but just 5 companies captured 43% of the funding, highlighting extreme concentration and a struggling early-stage funding ecosystem. ...

23 January

After Snapchat settled a social media addiction lawsuit, questions are rising over whether platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube should bear sole responsibility for digital addiction among teens. ...

22 January

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. ...

21 January

A new Google and Ipsos report shows Nigeria leading global AI adoption, with 88% of adults using AI chatbots for learning, work, and entrepreneurship, far above the global average. ...

20 January

Confusion over a 7.5% VAT on banking transactions has sparked concern among Nigerians. Here’s what the VAT actually applies to, what has changed, and what it means for your wallet. ...

19 January

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says AI and digital technologies are reshaping global job markets, with new analysis showing rising demand, and higher pay, for workers with emerging skills. ...

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