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Over 1.8 million Nigerians to benefit from 3MTT National Impact Challenge – FG

The Federal Government (FG) has announced the launch of a National Impact Challenge, an initiative designed to empower… The post Over 1.8 million Nigerians to benefit

2026/01/21

Report: 88% of Nigerian adults use AI chatbots, far ahead of global average

Eighty-eight per cent of Nigerian adults have used an AI chatbot. That single figure sets the tone for… The post Report: 88% of Nigerian adults use AI chatbots,

2026/01/21

Ryanair= Twitter Déjà Vu?

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2026/01/21

MTN, Airtel restore services in Uganda after 7 days of imposed shutdown

MTN and Airtel mobile money operations have now been restored in Uganda. This comes seven days after the… The post MTN, Airtel restore services in Uganda after

2026/01/21

FG plans 3okm fibre-optic rollout in OAU to improve internet access and connectivity

The Federal Government has announced plans to deploy up to 30 kilometres of fibre-optic infrastructure across the Obafemi… The post FG plans 3okm fibre-optic rollout

2026/01/20

How will a centralised digital currency for BRICS’ 5 nations benefit Africa?

The Reserve Bank of India on Monday confirmed plans to link BRICS central bank digital currencies. For Africa,… The post How will a centralised digital currency

2026/01/20

Bolt has a Lagos Airport park but drivers need police biometric clearance to use it

Airport services are one of the more lucrative points of business for taxi operators in Lagos. This is… The post Bolt has a Lagos Airport park but drivers need

2026/01/20

Paystack celebrates 10 years, unveils new parent company The Stack Group

Nigerian fintech company, Paystack, marks its 10th anniversary with the establishment of The Stack Group (TSG) as its… The post Paystack celebrates 10 years, unveils

2026/01/20

How to lose $72 million

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2026/01/20

What the 7.5% VAT actually means for your wallet

For Nigerians, it’s hard to ignore the rumours about an additional 7.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on banking… The post What the 7.5% VAT actually means for your wallet

2026/01/20