The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive to all telecommunications operators in Nigeria to implement full network barring on all phone lines that are not linked with the national identification numbers (NINs) of the subscribers. The directive, which was released on Monday, states that the operators must bar all phone lines for which […]

Wetech held its first-ever conference for female tech founders on Saturday, December 9.  Wetech has been creating a community of women committed to empowering and giving other women opportunities since its founding in 2018.  Wetech wants to encourage more women to enter the tech sector by lowering barriers to entry and offering networking, mentoring, and […]

Peter Njonjo, the CEO of Twiga Foods, a Kenyan startup that links farmers with food vendors, closed a $35 million convertible bond deal before his 6-month sabbatical leave. The CEO announced on Thursday that he would be taking six months of leave from the company. This decision raised concerns that Njonjo’s investors might be trying […]

To support the state’s entertainment sector, the Plateau State Government has announced that it will soon begin the National Film Village’s foundation-laying ceremony. The Commissioner of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Joshua Ubandoma Laven, gave reporters a tour of the project sites on Friday in Kuru and Mararaban Jama’a in Jos South LGA. He said […]

A digital form of Ghana’s national ID card, called the Ghana Card, will be released next year by Margins ID, the company that makes the physical Ghana Card. In a recent interview with tech news site media, Moses Baiden, CEO of Margins ID Group, said that the digital version will have all the same features […]

Studies have shown that OPay, a Nigerian financial technology business, has continued to implement sloppy registration procedures that leave its digital platform open to fraudulent activity despite growing worries about fraud. OPay, which debuted in 2018, has grown to become one of Nigeria’s largest mobile money providers. The company has launched a sophisticated marketing campaign […]

Mansa, a free streaming platform for black content located in the US, has teamed up with Big Cabal Media, the parent company of TechCabal, to promote its tech conference, Moonshot. The parent business of TechCabal, Big Cabal Media, has collaborated with Mansa, the free streaming platform with ads that funded $8 million in April, to […]

Facebook’s parent company, Meta, recently declared a significant shift in its messaging platforms, with both Facebook and Messenger now automatically encrypting all chats. This move towards end-to-end encryption (E2EE) has stirred both praise and criticism, particularly concerning its potential impact on child safety. In an announcement by Loredana Crisan, head of Messenger, Meta revealed that […]

In collaboration with Rain, Nvidia has debuted its GeForce Now cloud gaming platform in South Africa, fulfilling its own self-imposed 2023 launch date. It comes after a protracted beta-testing phase. At launch, Rain and Nvidia are providing two options: Priority is a premium cloud-based gaming rig with up to 1080p quality and three-hour gaming sessions. […]

Bitmama, a leading blockchain payments startup, acquired Nigerian fintech startup Payday.  A media-viewed document shows that Bitmama’s Changera cross-border payments product facilitated the acquisition. In September, tech news platform media reported that Payday was actively speaking to buyers six months after raising $3 million in a seed round led by Moniepoint. The Nigerian fintech company […]

The government of Japan has been urged by the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, to take advantage of the country’s youthful population by forming strategic talent partnerships that will develop and produce a workforce that can be exported. He claims that this is a component of President […]

To offer bill muster services on the Airtel Money platform, Airtel Zambia has teamed up with Zanaco Bank. Universities, colleges, and schools in Zambia that have accounts with Zanaco are given access to the Bill Muster service, which is a platform for collecting tuition and other fees. The program is anticipated to help Zambians who […]

Autogon AI, a startup based in Lagos that specialises in artificial intelligence (AI), has now announced the debut of its no-code platform, which will assist businesses in automating their processes and making decisions based on data.  Businesses in a wide variety of sectors can utilise Autogon for a variety of real-world applications, such as the […]

In an unexpected move, OpenAI reinstalled departing co-founder Sam Altman as CEO. Bret Taylor will chair the revamped board, which includes Larry Summers and Adam D’Angelo. Minutes ago, the company’s official X account announced it. The statement claims it is currently determining how to bring back the prior leadership. This choice was made because more […]

In a strategic meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited, Mrs Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, announced the launch of NIGCOMSAT’s Educational Technology (EdTech) solutions. Leveraging satellite broadband connectivity, these solutions aim to reshape and enhance the education landscape in Nigeria. Read also: Nigerian startups compete for N59 million in prize […]

The globe is more connected and informed than ever, thanks to rapid technological breakthroughs. Phone calls and in-person meetings have given way to social media and Uber in 25 years. The younger generation cannot imagine life without mobile gadgets and meal delivery applications. In the past, getting a reliable plumber was hard. You could ask […]

Xiaomi has launched its latest entry-level smartphone, the Redmi 13C, in Nigeria.  The device is the successor to the Redmi 12C, which was released earlier this year. The Redmi 13C offers a sleek design, a 50MP camera, and a massive battery for its price range. The Redmi 13C features a 6.74-inch HD+ display with a […]

Norrsken22, a tech growth equity fund, closed its first African technology growth fund at $205m, exceeding its $200m target.  The investment group told reporters that unicorn entrepreneurs and institutional investors helped them fill a gap in African growth-stage tech investing. Niklas Adalberth (Founder of the Norrsken Foundation and Klarna) and Hans Otterling, Partner of Northzone, […]

The National Library of Nigeria (NLN) has unveiled an AI-powered e-library platform called ‘Boldscholar’ to address issues related to pirated works of Nigerian authors and enhance access to their books. The platform aims to leverage technology to improve the visibility of Nigerian authors and provide economic benefits to writers and publishers. Read also: Kenya introduces first […]

Minit Money, a blockchain-based remittance app, has unveiled its first Southern Africa remittance corridor, enabling Zambians residing in South Africa to send money home conveniently and affordably. This development was announced at the Africa Fintech Summit in Lusaka, Zambia. Read also: TerraPay partners with M-PESA to facilitate cross-border remittances Historical Ties and Economic Connections South Africa […]