African Startups Secure $2.2 Billion in 2024
African startups raised a total of $2.2 billion in 2024, driven by significant investments in Nigeria’s Moniepoint and South Africa’s...
MTN Exits Guinea, Sells Operations to Government
MTN Group has completed the sale of its operations in Guinea to the State of Guinea, marking its official exit...
Nigerian Telecom Operators Threaten Service Shutdown
Telecom operators in Nigeria, under the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), have warned of possible service disruptions...
Starlink to Raise Subscription Prices in Nigeria from January 2025
Starlink has notified its Nigerian customers of a planned subscription price increase, effective January 27, 2025. New subscribers will immediately...
MTN renews spectrum lease with NTEL to enhance connectivity across 19 states
MTN Nigeria Communications PLC has announced the renewal of its spectrum lease agreement with Natcom Development and Investment Limited (NTEL),...
WhatsApp Rolling Out Document Scanning Feature
WhatsApp has rolled out a new document scanning feature for iOS users, making it easier to scan and share documents...
CBN and NCC Mandate Banks to Settle ₦212.5 Billion USSD Debt by Year-End
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have issued a directive requiring banks to pay...
Apple to Introduce Smart Doorbell Camera with Face ID by 2025
Apple is reportedly developing a smart doorbell camera equipped with Face ID technology to provide a secure and seamless way...
X Hikes Premium+ Subscription Prices Globally, Nigeria Faces 51% Increase
Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter, has raised its Premium+ subscription prices worldwide, with Nigerian users experiencing one of the steepest...
YC-Backed Mecho Autotech Lays Off Staff Amid Economic Struggles
Mecho Autotech, a Nigerian auto-tech startup offering vehicle repairs, spare parts, and maintenance services, has laid off part its workforce...
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