Latest News
Tech-Driven Learning Critical to Nigeria’s Human Capital Growth — Alausa Nigeria Leads Africa in Smart Surveillance Spending, Sparks Privacy Debate Nigeria, Five African Nations Secure €5m Grant to Boost Climate-Smart Agriculture UK-Trained Nigerians Driving Innovation in Tech, Culture, Healthcare — British Council Lagos Backs Africa’s Gaming Industry for Global Expansion, Sanwo-Olu Assures Nigeria Launches Digital Trade Portal to End Port Delays, Cut ‘Congestion Tax’ Nigeria, Finland Sign Digital Economy Pact as EU Backs Tech Talent Drive with €23m Legend Internet, Spectranet Announce Merger to Boost Nigeria’s Broadband Market FG Targets 70% Digital Literacy, Prioritises Teacher Upskilling Nigeria Leads Africa’s $2.1bn AI Surveillance Spending with $470m Investment — Report Moniepoint Acquires Orda to Tap Africa’s $50bn Restaurant Market CBN Tightens BVN Rules to Curb ₦1.2tn Fraud Risk, Aligns Nigeria with Global Standards Nigeria Pushes Homegrown Technology to Strengthen National Security Nigeria Battles 510,000 Annual TB Cases with Community Action, New Diagnostic Tech PAFON 3.0: Lagos Set for High-Stakes Talks on AI, Trust and Financial Inclusion Tech Firm Donates Smart Boards to Boost Digital Learning in Unity Schools PalmPay Empowers 250 Women Through ‘Purple Woman’ Initiative to Boost Nigeria’s Tech Talent Pipeline Nigeria Targets $200m Tech Investment with New UAE Partnership FG Launches iDICE Startup Bridge to Support 100+ Nigerian Tech Ventures Tech Unite Africa 5.0 to Host Startup World Cup Nigeria, Innovation Awards in Lagos

Cryptocurrency

20 February

Nigeria and South Africa have emerged as Africa’s frontrunners in stablecoin adoption, with nearly 80 per cent of cryptocurrency users in both countries already holding dollar-pegged digital assets, a new ...

30 January

Sub-Saharan Africa recorded over $205 billion in crypto transactions in 2025, with Nigeria, South Africa, and Ethiopia leading the continent’s growing digital asset adoption. ...

30 January

Bitcoin has fallen to a nine-month low near $81,000, wiping 35% off its peak and triggering $1.68 billion in liquidations amid geopolitical tension and US policy uncertainty. ...

28 January

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. ...

28 January

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. ...

26 January

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has confirmed he will not return to lead Binance, signalling a permanent shift toward education, long-term investing, and advising governments on asset tokenisation. ...

22 January

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. ...

15 January

Bitcoin climbs above $96,000 in 2026 as spot market demand strengthens, short liquidations accelerate gains, and investors eye a potential breakout toward $100,000. ...

9 January

Truebit’s TRU token collapsed nearly 100% after a smart-contract exploit drained $26.6 million worth of Ethereum from the protocol, wiping out liquidity and leaving holders stranded. ...

6 January

The crypto market has opened 2026 on a positive note, adding $250 billion in value as Bitcoin approaches $95,000, driven by whale accumulation, ETF inflows, and improving liquidity. ...

Subscribe to our newsletter for latest tech update.

Quick Links