Lagos Life, built by Nigerian developer Shalom Rayhamen, has reportedly crossed seven million users within ten days of going live, according to updates from the tech press. Its parent company, Vatar Inc., has also closed a $500,000 angel round at a $10 million valuation, all within days of being incorporated. For a product that only … Read more
From AI-powered banking to cross-border payments, Africa’s digital finance revolution is accelerating faster than ever. Introduction Artificial intelligence and financial technology are emerging as two of the most influential forces shaping Africa’s economy in 2026, with Nigeria positioned at the center of the transformation. As global investors increasingly focus on AI-driven financial services, African fintech … Read more
From Fintech AI-powered fraud detection to cross-border payments, Nigeria’s digital finance industry is now the most valuable and most watched in Africa — but the next chapter comes with high stakes. Introduction The numbers are no longer aspirational they are official. Nigeria’s fintech sector is now valued at $10.6 billion, home to more than 430 … Read more
The battle for dominance in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry has taken a new turn as Globacom, one of the country’s biggest mobile network operators, rolls out a massive 200 percent value-back offer on its MiFi devices. This strategic move is set to shake up the market, offering unprecedented value to customers looking for affordable and high-speed … Read more
Nigeria is on the verge of a major technological revolution as the federal government announces a strategic collaboration with Google to drive digital transformation and position the country as a leading global technology hub. This partnership, which follows President Bola Tinubu’s high-profile meeting with Google CEO Sundar Pichai in Paris, aims to accelerate economic growth … Read more
South Korea has moved to block access to DeepSeek, a rising Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup, from its government computers, citing concerns over data security and the company’s lack of transparency regarding its information management practices. The decision follows DeepSeek’s failure to respond to an official inquiry from South Korea’s data watchdog about its data … Read more
Shepherd International College, Ado-Ekiti, has made history by emerging as the overall winner of the National Robotics Competition held in Abuja. This victory has earned the school the prestigious opportunity to represent Nigeria on the global stage in Australia. The competition, which brought together some of the brightest young minds from across the country, tested … Read more
Nikon has introduced the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S, a cutting-edge wide-angle prime lens designed for full-frame/FX-format mirrorless cameras with the Nikon Z mount. This fast lens, part of Nikon’s premium S-Line series, offers exceptional optical performance and caters to photographers and videographers who seek stunning image quality, versatility, and smooth bokeh. The NIKKOR Z … Read more
For the past three years, Microsoft provided a workaround for installing Windows 11 on PCs without the required Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0. This method allowed users to bypass TPM 2.0 hardware restrictions, making it possible to run the latest OS on older systems with TPM 1.2. However, this workaround has quietly disappeared from Microsoft’s … Read more
The artificial intelligence arms race continues to intensify, with OpenAI at the forefront of global AI innovation. Yet, in a surprising turn of events, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, announced that his company had no intention of suing DeepSeek, a rising Chinese startup, despite growing accusations that DeepSeek’s impressive AI chatbot could be a … Read more