Author: Jessica Adiele

Instagram is once again blurring the lines between inspiration and imitation. The Meta-owned platform has quietly rolled out a new feature called Instagram Map. At first glance, it looks like a helpful way to explore popular places and tagged posts in real-time. But dig a little deeper, and it’s clear:…

Spotify just announced that it’s expanding audiobook access to members of its Premium Family Plan in the United States — a move that, in my opinion, is long overdue. Until now, Spotify’s audiobook perk had only been available to individual Premium and Duo subscribers, leaving out family plan users despite…

WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging app with over 2 billion users, is once again updating its platform — not with emojis or flashy interface changes this time, but with a powerful set of safety features aimed at one of its most persistent threats: scams. WhatsApp has introduced a new…

NOVA Bank, one of Nigeria’s emerging financial institutions, has officially applied to downgrade its operating license from a national to a regional banking license. The move, recently confirmed by the bank in a regulatory filing with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), signals a strategic shift amid growing economic pressures and heightened…

OpenAI’s ChatGPT is reportedly on track to reach 700 million weekly active users. That’s not a typo. Seven hundred million. Not monthly — weekly. It’s the kind of number that’ll come straight from digital giants like YouTube or Instagram, not from what started as chatting software. But that’s exactly where…

Spotify is once again imposing a fee hike globally. From September 2025, the Music Streaming Corporation will increase the monthly price of its Premium Individual plan from €10.99 to €11.99 in most markets outside the U.S. including Europe; Latin America and Africa; the Middle East; Asia; and South Asia. In…

MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv, has been given a hard-line directive by Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) to decrease its subscription fees by 30%, which could have implications for pay-TV in Africa. Failure to comply could lead to the suspension of the company’s broadcasting license. Many Ghanaians believe that…

Instagram just made a quiet but significant change that has stirred up reactions across the creator community. As of now, you need at least 1,000 followers to access the Live video feature on the app. There was no major press release, no CEO statement, and no warning for regular users,…

Kenya is in talks with Microsoft to establish a broad partnership that could shape the future of AI and digital transformation across East Africa. President William Ruto’s recent visit to the United States has initiated a conversation that underscores the country’s aspirations to establish itself as more than just merely…

With information being a powerful equalizer, MTN Uganda has taken ‘another step’ in closing the digital divide by opening an ICT lab at St. Mary’s Ediofe Girls School in Arua. By providing 10 working desktop computers and free internet for a year, the lab has already inspired discussions on corporate…

Truecaller has announced that its popular call-recording feature will no longer be supported on iPhones after September 30, 2025. This alteration has an impact on users worldwide and is a result of Apple’s strict regulations on third-party access to call-related APIs. While Android users can access the feature, iPhone users…

Globacom, Nigeria’s only fully indigenous telecoms operator, has announced a major upgrade to its network backbone infrastructure. According to the company, the purpose of this upgrade is to enhance voice and data services, with the goal of delivering an enhanced customer experience across all its customers. Although promising, the announcement…

Samsung South Africa has announced the launch of its Equity Equivalent Investment Program (EEIP), which will provide R280 million to South African tech companies over a period of 10 years. At the core of this initiative lies a bold objective: to empower Black-owned and women- owned businesses in the ICT…

Mastercard has teamed up with Dinarak, Jordan’s mobile wallet innovator, to increase digital payment adoption across the country. The 7 July 2025 press announcement confirmed their goal: deploy digital-first multi‑currency prepaid cards and premium prepaid offerings that extend financial services to underserved populations in Jordanian communities. Since being licensed by…

Kuda Bank, one of Nigeria’s most prominent digital-first financial institutions has launched a new multicurrency wallet feature that will be available starting with support for U.S. dollars. The Kuda app has been updated to allow users to send, receive, hold, and convert USD directly, which is a welcome development in…

After weeks of disruption, Nigerian telecom operators have confirmed the resumption of SIM swap services, which were temporarily suspended due to issues linked to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The service is reportedly being restored nationwide, as per various sources and public statements from major telcos. But while it’s…

FirstBank of Nigeria has officially launched a new facial biometric authentication feature for its mobile banking app, signaling a bold move toward a more secure and frictionless digital banking experience. Passwords, PINs and physical tokens are no longer necessary as customers can use the feature to log in and authorize…

After almost a decade of speculation, failed talks, and obscure tweets, Tesla is now poised to enter India. The electric vehicle (EV) giant is set to establish a manufacturing presence in the world’s third-largest auto market, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy. It has been a challenging…

The online job search giant Indeed and its sister company Glassdoor have announced their intentions to lay off approximately 1,300 employees, which accounts for roughly 15% of their combined workforce. According to Recruit Holdings, the move is part of a larger plan to streamline operations and increase the integration of…

On a global scale, Nigeria is now doubling down on its tech ambitions. Through a new strategic partnership with GITEX Global, one of the largest tech exhibitions in the world and expand to include 300 youth-led startups who will present their solutions at the Expand North Star event in Dubai.…