Author: Jessica Adiele

Nigeria’s digital governance efforts have received a significant global boost following the country’s recognition at the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says the awards underscore Nigeria’s growing leadership in open, inclusive, and citizen-focused digital governance — and come…

Microsoft has ruled out plans to build a data centre in Nigeria in the near term, saying its current strategy is focused on cloud connectivity, partnerships, and enabling local organizations to access its global infrastructure rather than hosting data locally. The clarification was given by Abideen Yusuf, General Manager of…

Nigeria is set to fully implement its End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Policy in 2026, marking a significant shift in how the country manages automotive waste, environmental pollution, and vehicle recycling. The policy, coordinated by the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), is designed to regulate the handling, dismantling, and recycling…

Sun King, best known for financing off-grid solar systems across Africa, has expanded its pay-as-you-go model into smartphone financing in Nigeria, as rising device costs continue to widen the country’s digital access gap. The off-grid energy company has launched an instalment payment scheme that allows customers to purchase smartphones without…

ChatGPT has introduced a year-end recap feature that mirrors the popularity of Spotify Wrapped, giving users a personalized look back at how they used the AI chatbot throughout the year. The feature, called “Your Year with ChatGPT,” is now rolling out to eligible users in select markets, including the United…

OneDosh has officially launched its cross-border payments platform in the United States and Nigeria, opening its first major payment corridor and marking a key milestone in its ambition to simplify global money movement. The platform is now live across 49 U.S. states, with New York expected to follow, and is…

MTN Zambia has taken a significant step toward deepening financial inclusion and expanding access to the global digital economy with the launch of the MoMo Virtual Card, a new payment solution designed to connect mobile money users to international e-commerce platforms. The MoMo Virtual Card was officially unveiled in mid-December…

Taiwanese technology company HTC is betting that an open artificial intelligence strategy will help it carve out market share in the fast-growing smartglasses industry, as it rolls out new AI-powered eyewear designed to work with multiple AI platforms. Charles Huang, HTC’s Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing, said…

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has formally rejected a $108 billion hostile takeover bid from David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance, describing the offer as “illusory” and accusing Paramount of misleading shareholders over the strength of its financing. In a letter addressed to shareholders, WBD’s board of directors said the proposal was inferior…

Google has announced that Opal, its vibe-coding tool for building AI-powered mini applications, is now integrated into the Gemini web app. The update allows users to create custom mini apps—known as Gems—directly within Gemini, further lowering the barrier to app development using natural language. Opal enables users to build or…

Airtel Money has partnered with streaming service Showmax to allow customers to pay for subscriptions directly from their mobile wallets, removing the need for debit cards or third-party payment platforms. With the integration, users can now subscribe to, renew, or activate any Showmax plan using Airtel Money. Supported packages include…

Global cryptocurrency platform Luno has partnered with AltSchool Africa to launch what both companies describe as Africa’s largest crypto education programme, targeting 15,000 Nigerians. The fully funded initiative, titled Demystifying Crypto for Africans, is designed to improve understanding of digital assets and promote safer participation in the growing digital economy.…

Lagos State Government-backed e-hailing platform, Lagride, has secured a $100 million financing facility from United Bank for Africa (UBA) to expand its Drive-To-Own programme, a move aimed at accelerating driver ownership and strengthening Lagos’ evolving mobility ecosystem. According to a statement from the company, the funding will support the transition…

Microsoft has disclosed that its long-standing partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria has trained more than four million Nigerians in digital and technology skills over the past five years, underscoring the country’s push to build a future-ready workforce. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Nonye Ujam, Director of…

Airtel Africa has announced a partnership with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across its 14 African markets, covering a combined customer base of about 174 million subscribers. Under the agreement, Airtel Africa becomes the first mobile network operator on the continent to offer Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell service. The initiative…

Stable, a Layer 1 blockchain network built for stablecoin-based transactions, has partnered with African fintech company Chipper Cash to expand cross-border digital payments across the continent. The collaboration will see Chipper Cash integrate StableChain, Stable’s blockchain infrastructure, to facilitate stablecoin and digital asset payments on its platform. The partnership is…

Snapchat has begun rolling out its end-of-year Recaps to users, offering a personalized look back at how they used the platform throughout 2025. The feature, which arrives as a short video, highlights moments from Snaps, Stories, and Chats, showcasing how users connected and expressed themselves over the past year. Users…

Meta has officially retired Facebook Messenger’s desktop app for Mac and Windows as of December 15, 2025. Existing users are now being directed to the Facebook website or Messenger.com to continue using the messaging platform. Originally launched at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Messenger’s desktop app struggled to compete…

Zoom has officially rolled out its AI assistant to the web as part of its AI Companion 3.0 update, extending access to free users for the first time. The assistant provides capabilities such as summarizing meetings, listing action items, and generating insights — all designed to make virtual collaboration more…

Meta’s social networking platform, Threads, is deepening its push into interest-based conversations with an expanded communities feature and new engagement tools designed to keep users active on the platform. The company announced on Monday that it has increased the number of available communities on Threads and has begun testing badges…