The CBN launches NRBVN, a digital system for Nigerians abroad to register for BVNs and access banking services remotely. Aims to boost $1B in monthly remittances.
Close your eyes and travel back to 1990s Nigeria. The airwaves weren’t buzzing with TikTok trends or Instagram reels—they were dominated by the sweet, chaotic symphony of NITEL landlines. Dialing a number felt like a spiritual journey: “Father, let...
Picture this: the 1980s in Nigeria. Big hair, bigger shoulder pads, and the sweet sounds of King Sunny Ade’s jùjú music filled the air. But beneath the vibrant chaos of that era, something groundbreaking was unfolding—a quiet revolution that would...
Are you aware that WhatsApp's parent Company META who also owns Facebook, Instagram & Threads might leave Nigeria? The company is threatening to pull WhatsApp from Nigeria after a $220M fine from The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC)...
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo and famous filmmaker Matthew Vaughn have joined forces to launch UR-MARV, an independent film studio that combines sports, storytelling, and innovative technology. https://twitter.com/Cristiano/status/1910588895051329799?t=iXvPsEl85CuGEeAZtMvu4A&s=19 In a recent post on X formerly known as Twitter, Ronaldo shared his excitement...
Truecaller, the popular caller ID and spam-blocking app, has reached a huge milestone—450 million users worldwide! While India still has the highest number of users, more people from Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America are now using the...
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a strong warning against the unauthorized printing of National Identification Number (NIN) cards, stating that security agencies have been mandated to arrest and prosecute offenders. In a statement released on Monday, Kayode...
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order preventing the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) from taking administrative action against MultiChoice Nigeria following the company's recent subscription price hike for DStv and GOtv. Justice James Omotosho...
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sued MultiChoice Nigeria and its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, over alleged regulatory violations and obstruction of an ongoing investigation into the company’s recent price hike for DStv and GOtv...
The Nigerian House of Representatives has directed MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to suspend its planned increase in subscription rates, citing the prevailing economic challenges faced by Nigeria citizens. MultiChoice recently announced that, effective March 1, 2025,...
MTN’s Bayobab and global communication leader Infobip have sealed a strategic five-year partnership aimed at transforming SMS messaging services across Africa. This collaboration promises to simplify messaging for brands, enhance security, and improve efficiency, marking a major leap in...
Bybit, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has launched an aggressive campaign to recover stolen funds, offering a staggering $140 million bounty to track down hackers linked to the infamous Lazarus Group. The crypto exchange suffered a devastating attack,...
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a lawsuit compelling Multichoice Nigeria to introduce a pay-per-view billing system for GOtv and DStv subscribers. The lawsuit, filed by Maduabuchi O. Idam Esq.,...
Google has introduced Gemini Code Assist, a free AI-powered coding assistant designed to enhance developer productivity. This innovative tool, which integrates seamlessly with Google Cloud, aims to streamline coding tasks, automate repetitive processes, and boost efficiency for software developers...
Millions of mobile users in Lagos and Ogun may soon experience severe network disruptions as a fuel supply crisis threatens telecom operations. The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has halted the supply of diesel, leaving...
Nigerians will soon have to pay more for their DStv and GOtv subscriptions, as MultiChoice Nigeria has announced new price increases, effective March 1, 2025. The company cites rising operational costs due to economic challenges as the main reason behind...
Chinese tech giant Alibaba has announced a massive $52 billion investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing over the next three years. This is the company’s largest investment in AI and cloud infrastructure to date, signaling an aggressive...
Apple has unveiled a monumental plan to invest over $500 billion in the United States during the next four years. This ambitious initiative includes constructing a vast manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, and creating approximately 20,000 new jobs focused...
Nvidia, a leader in AI chip technology, is facing new competition from China's DeepSeek. This Chinese AI company has developed models that perform comparably to Western alternatives but at a fraction of the cost. This development has raised questions...
In a remarkable turnaround, cryptocurrency exchange giant Bybit has successfully recovered $1.4 billion worth of Ethereum (ETH) following a sophisticated cyberattack that stands as one of the largest in digital currency history. On February 21, 2025, Bybit experienced a security...
