Tech News

The “Sovereign AI” Hedge: Why Nigeria Is Eyeing Its Own Large Language Models

bySamuel Oretan

April 30, 2026

Policy & Regulation

The IMILI Launch: Nigeria’s New UNESCO-Backed Media Literacy Shield

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The $200M “Needle” Metric: Nigeria’s Tech Funding Faces an Impact Gap

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The "Automatic Compensation" Mandate: NCC’s New Quality-of-Service Regime

Policy & Regulation

The “Automatic Compensation” Mandate: NCC’s New Quality-of-Service Regime

Fintech

The “Casha” Effect: UK Fintech Raises the Stakes in Nigeria’s Inclusion Race

bySamuel Oretan

Tech News

5G Hits 14% Penetration: Why Nigeria Says the “30% Threshold” Matters for Smart Cities

bySamuel Oretan

Tech News

AltBank’s “Tech for Good”: Building Autism Support Through Digital Infrastructure

bySamuel Oretan

Apps

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OPay’s “Frontier” Manifesto: Leading the Fintech Charge Toward a $1T Economy

At the BusinessDay Fintech Summit held on April 29, 2026, OPay unveiled its "Frontier" manifesto, a strategic roadmap positioning fintech as the foundational engine for Nigeria’s ambitious…

byIruoghene Otefia

April 29, 2026

Digital Economy

The Creative Economy’s $3B Contribution: Can Funding Close the “Self-Taught” Gap?

bySamuel Oretan

April 29, 2026

Startups & Funding

The “Debt vs. Equity” Tipping Point: MAX and Nairagram’s Hybrid Rounds

byIruoghene Otefia

April 29, 2026

Startups & Funding

The $78.6M Q1 Reality Check: Funding Concentration Hits 98%

byIruoghene Otefia

April 29, 2026

OPEC Exit Fear: Is Nigeria’s Digital Future Still Tied to Oil?

Global oil politics just shifted again. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries faces new uncertainty as the United Arab Emirates exits the group. For Nigeria, this move raises a…

bySamuel Oretan

April 29, 2026

Policy & Regulation

The Anti-Piracy “Digital Drills”: NCC Deploys AI to Combat Live Sports Theft

byIruoghene Otefia

April 29, 2026

Policy & Regulation

The “XtraTime” Standoff: FCCPC vs. Telcos over High-Court Credit Order

byIruoghene Otefia

April 29, 2026

Beyond the App: DeepTech Overtakes Fintech in Q1 Funding Surge

byIruoghene Otefia

April 28, 2026

Hardware

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Policy & Regulation

The “State-as-VC” Era: ₦43 Billion Public Capital Test

Nigeria’s tech system has entered a transformative phase as the Bank of Industry (BOI) confirms the disbursement of ₦43 billion to digital and creative projects, signaling a pivot from…

byIruoghene Otefia

April 28, 2026

The "IPv6 Council" Inauguration: Nigeria’s 3-Year Plan to Overhaul the Internet

Policy & Regulation

The “IPv6 Council” Inauguration: Nigeria’s 3-Year Plan to Overhaul the Internet

byIruoghene Otefia

April 28, 2026

Policy & Regulation

The “Verification Code” Proposal: Can ID Codes Fix Nigeria’s Online Trust Problem?

bySamuel Oretan

April 28, 2026

Digital Economy

The 26% Gap: Why 11 Billion Transactions Still Leave Millions Behind

bySamuel Oretan

April 28, 2026

11 Billion Transactions vs. 26% Exclusion: The CBN’s Infrastructure Paradox

byIruoghene Otefia

April 27, 2026

Tech News

The “Sovereign VC” Controversy: Why IPO Fever Is Rising in Nigeria’s Tech Scene

bySamuel Oretan

April 27, 2026

The “Retail-to-Infrastructure” Pivot: Why Crypto Startups are Abandoning Pure Trading

byIruoghene Otefia

April 27, 2026

Tech News

The “Agentic AI” Era: Kenyan Startups Redefine Enterprise Software in Nigeria

bySamuel Oretan

April 27, 2026

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OPPO Find X9 Ultra Launch: Pushing the Limits of Mobile-First Connectivity in 2026

bySamuel Oretan

April 27, 2026

Policy & Regulation

The “Verification Code” Proposal: Should Nigeria Regulate Every Instagram Vendor?

bySamuel Oretan

April 27, 2026

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Policy & Regulation

The “Grey List” Exit Dividend: Restoring International Fintech Confidence

Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List in October 2025 has triggered a massive "reputational reset" for the nation’s digital economy in 2026.

byIruoghene Otefia

April 27, 2026

The "Founders Lab" Deadline: iDICE Steering Committee Closes Applications

Policy & Regulation

The “Founders Lab” Deadline: iDICE Steering Committee Closes Applications

byIruoghene Otefia

Digital Economy

The “TaxStreem” Trend: Why Tax-Tech Is Becoming the New Insurtech in Nigeria

bySamuel Oretan

The "iDICE Startup Bridge": Can ₦10M Grants Solve the "Idea-Stage" Funding Gap?

Startups & Funding

The “iDICE Startup Bridge”: Can ₦10M Grants Solve the “Idea-Stage” Funding Gap?

byIruoghene Otefia

Tech News

The “Climate-Tech” Pivot: Terra Industries Leads Nigeria’s $22M Shift from Payments to Planet

bySamuel Oretan

Social

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ASUS Partner Elevate Summit: The Storage War Arrives with the Zephyrus G14 in Lagos

bySamuel Oretan

April 24, 2026

Tech News

The “Verification Code” Crisis: Should Nigeria Require Verified Vendor IDs for Social Sellers?

bySamuel Oretan

April 24, 2026

Africa’s tech system is undergoing a fundamental structural shift in capital allocation, as new data reveals that 45% of the $272 million raised in February and March 2026 came through debt financing rather than traditional equity.

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Tech News

The “Infrastructure Gap”: Why 60% of Tech Growth Is Still Stuck in Urban Hubs

bySamuel Oretan

April 24, 2026

Policy & Regulation

The AI Bill Deadline: High-Risk Systems Brace for Mandatory Licensing

byIruoghene Otefia

April 24, 2026

Digital Economy

The eNaira “Wallet 2.0” Upgrade: Can Card Integration Finally Drive Adoption?

bySamuel Oretan

The "TIRMS" Launch: NCC’s 14-Day Notice Rule Ends Overnight SIM Churning

Policy & Regulation

The “TIRMS” Launch: NCC’s 14-Day Notice Rule Ends Overnight SIM Churning

byIruoghene Otefia

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Business & Economy

Port Clearance Tech: Can “Logistics Hubs” Really Cut 70% of Timelines?

A new tech-enabled logistics hub in Lagos is making bold claims: reducing port clearance time from 21 days to just 6. The system reportedly uses automated scanning and blockchain-based…

bySamuel Oretan

April 23, 2026