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After two decades, Nigeria’s 3G era is nearing its final call

After two decades, Nigeria’s 3G era is nearing its final call

MTN Group, the continent’s largest operator, plans to shut down some of its 3G networks before 2030 as telcos across Africa move customers to newer technologies

Danish TechBBQ secures grant to connect Nordic investors with African startups

Danish TechBBQ secures grant to connect Nordic investors with African startups

The funding comes as Europe seeks closer economic and tech ties with both Africa and India amid growing concerns over competitiveness, access to talent, and the

For every ₦1 Nigerian banks lent consumers, corporates got ₦10

For every ₦1 Nigerian banks lent consumers, corporates got ₦10

Four of Nigeria’s biggest banks held ₦89.94 trillion ($65.63 billion) in customer deposits in 2025. Much of that money came from the millions of retail customers

The Next Wave: The myth of founder-friendly capital

The Next Wave: The myth of founder-friendly capital

Non-dilutive capital has earned its place in the startup toolkit, but founders should be careful not to confuse a different trade-off with the absence of one.

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – MTN’s AI cables

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – MTN’s AI cables

In today's edition: The DRC is building a stock exchange || WapiPay is in Canada || Zimbabwe eases crypto restrictions || MTN is turning its cables into ears

Spiro secures another $55 million three weeks after $215 million raise

Spiro secures another $55 million three weeks after $215 million raise

The investment comes three weeks after Spiro disclosed a record $215 million equity raise, one of the largest funding rounds announced in Africa's electric mobility

What to expect from Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

What to expect from Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

A new Galaxy Watch Ultra is on the way, and the early signs point to one of the biggest upgrades the Ultra line has seen.

Samsung Galaxy Buds to buy in 2026: Every model compared

Samsung Galaxy Buds to buy in 2026: Every model compared

From the budget-friendly Buds Core to the flagshipBuds4 Pro, each model is designed for a different kind of listener, with varying features.

Digital Nomads: Alma Asinobi learned to build mobility by confronting her own immobility

Digital Nomads: Alma Asinobi learned to build mobility by confronting her own immobility

"My entire career in tech started not because I studied anything in marketing," she said. "It was just me putting out these skills I already had."

Kenyan cross-border fintech WapiPay enters Canada with money services licence

Kenyan cross-border fintech WapiPay enters Canada with money services licence

The licence allows the company to offer foreign exchange, money transfer, and payment services in Canada through a newly established subsidiary, while also providing