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Crypto kings and queens: Meet Nigeria's top 10 blockchain influencers
2+ day, 7+ 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…...
Moove responsible for 55% of $455m raised by African startups in August 2026
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (588+ words) African startup funding took a positive turn in August 2026 as ventures around the continent raised $455 million during the month. This is a vast improvement from the $102 million raised in the previous month of July, representing an overwhelming 346 per cent increase....
Following Uber Nigeria's exit, Moove now permits drivers to operate on Bolt and inDrive
1+ week, 3+ day ago (438+ words) Following Uber’s exit from Nigeria, vehicle financing company Moove has given its drivers permission to operate on other ride-hailing apps. This is according to an official communication to drivers, seen by Technext. Recall that Uber, which is also one of…...
Startup funding: Fintechs raised 41% of Africa's total $1.37bn in H1 2026
1+ week, 4+ day ago (616+ words) Fintech continues to lead Africa’s startup funding despite the boom in other sectors of the tech ecosystem. Fintech startups raised 41 per cent of the $1.37 billion raised across Africa in the first quarter of 2026, equaling $556 million. This is according to the…...
Eskom eyes data centres, Bitcoin mining as new revenue streams amid falling industrial demand
1+ week, 5+ day ago (368+ words) South Africa’s state-owned power utility, Eskom, has reported a second consecutive year of profitability, with group profit after tax rising to R30.3 billion for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, up from a restated R14 billion the previous year, even as industrial electricity…...
South Africa’s MTN, Vodacom, others lose $12.5m as subscription fraud surges 307%
2+ week, 3+ day ago (503+ words) During this period, reported cases of subscription fraud surged by 307% year on year, reaching a staggering 14,897 incidents. Subscription fraud occurs when individuals or organised groups obtain telecom services without intending to pay for them. According to COMRiC CEO Advocate Thokozani…...
South Africa approves $18.2m to replace Lengau supercomputer with more powerful system
2+ week, 4+ day ago (366+ words) South Africa has allocated $18.2 million for the 2026/2027 financial year to replace its decade-old Lengau supercomputer with a new 4 petaflop system that is roughly three times more powerful. Minister of Science, Blade Nzimande, confirmed this in a response to a parliamentary…...
Lagos drivers drag Uber, Bolt, inDrive to the PCC over unfair practices
2+ week, 5+ day ago (489+ words) A group of e-hailing drivers in Lagos has dragged the ride-hailing companies, Uber, Bolt and inDrive before the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) to demand improved welfare from the companies. The drivers, simply identified as the Nigerian Drivers Liberation Movement, said…...
Vox, Frogfoot raise $900m to expand broadband to 360,000 South African homes yearly
2+ week, 5+ day ago (458+ words) A South African conglomerate’s telecommunications units, Vox Telecom SA and Frogfoot Networks, have raised $900 million (R14.4 billion) to expand broadband services and connections in South Africa. According to a Bloomberg report on Monday, the companies, which are units of the Johannesburg-based…...
5 Practical Holiday Saving Habits for Nigerian Households
3+ week, 1+ day ago (558+ words) For many Nigerian families, the summer holiday is a season of fun, relaxation, and spending quality time together. But with the kids at home, more outings, higher electricity consumption, and extra entertainment costs, it’s also a period when expenses can…...