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Crypto kings and queens: Meet Nigeria's top 10 blockchain influencers
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (652+ words) In 2025, Nigeria leads the world in cryptocurrency adoption, with over 33% of its population holding digital assets, per Statista. Fuelled by a tech-savvy youth and economic necessity, Nigeria’s blockchain ecosystem is a global force. Amid an evolving regulatory landscape, a group…...
Google selects 6 Nigerian news creators for Sub-Saharan Africa growth programme
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (427+ words) Google has chosen six digital news platforms in Nigeria to take part in its Emerging News Voices Growth Lab. This multi-month program aims to assist independent newsrooms in strengthening their operations and creating more sustainable business models. They are part…...
Tech Trivia with Mainasara Adetutu, front-end Developer at African Alliance
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (665+ words) Today’s Tech Trivia spotlights Mainasara Nissi Adetutu, a Front-End Developer proving that tech innovation extends far beyond startups, gadgets, and venture-backed companies. While many still associate technology primarily with fintechs and Silicon Valley-style startups, traditional industries like insurance are increasingly…...
Tech Trivia with Ada Oyom, Founder of She Code Africa
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (692+ words) “The real impact in tech comes from structure, not just passion.” That belief has guided Ada Nduka Oyom’s career for more than a decade. Throughout her journey, she has partnered with global organisations, enterprises, and founders to design programmes, build…...
Bolt says top drivers send their kids to school abroad
5+ mon, 2+ hour ago (619+ words) As the debate about whether e-hailing drivers earn enough income to survive, leading e-hailing company, Bolt, has insisted that top drivers on its platform earn more than enough to survive. According to the company’s Head of Regulatory & Public Policy for…...
How Arden Elegbe's Zenfinder is replacing Africa's word-of-mouth referral network
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (902+ words) Heavy reliance on informal, word-of-mouth referrals is a shared frustration across Nigeria. It’s a cultural norm born out of necessity, not efficiency, and exactly the kind of systemic friction Arden Elegbe wants to eradicate. Growing up between Nigeria and the…...
Understanding Kenya's 373% internet subscribers growth in 6 years
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (941+ words) Internet connectivity and digital transformation in Kenya have seen significant growth, driven by the growing demand for high-speed internet across homes and business operations. With the rise in data usage, there’s a shift in broadband subscriptions, especially fibre. Between 2019 and…...
In Africa’s Tech Ecosystem, Your Google Search Results Are Your Real Reputation
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (556+ words) In today’s startup ecosystem, reputation no longer begins with a meeting, a pitch deck, or even a product demo. It begins with a search. Before an investor replies to your email, before a journalist agrees to interview you, and before…...
What Nigerians searched for on Google in 2026 shows passion for self-improvement
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (662+ words) As 2026 begins, the digital habits of Nigerians on Google are painting a picture of a nation in pursuit of excellence. The latest data from Google Search Trends shows that people moved beyond the usual vague New Year’s resolutions to actively…...
Uganda: MTN and Airtel lose $7 million as social media access is finally restored
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (573+ words) Mobile network operators, MTN and Airtel, have reportedly lost an estimated $7 million in Uganda following internet shutdowns across the country. In a report made by CEO EastAfrica Media, a four-day internet shutdown may have wiped out approximately $7 million (UGX 24 billion)…...