Author: Jessica Adiele

Snapchat is expanding beyond its long-standing focus on private messaging with the launch of Topic Chats, a new feature designed to let users participate in public conversations around shared interests—from Formula 1 and global news to trending TV shows like Below Deck. The feature marks a notable shift for the…

Google has unveiled Gemini 3, its most advanced foundation model yet, raising the bar in the rapidly accelerating AI race. The model is now available through the Gemini app and Google’s AI Search interface, with the company positioning it as its most capable large language model to date. The release…

Jumia is evaluating a fresh wave of expansion, with Tanzania and Angola emerging as top candidates, according to details shared during its Investor Day presentation on November 13, 2025. The consideration comes a year after the e-commerce company exited South Africa and Tunisia as part of efforts to cut losses,…

Cloudflare, one of the world’s largest internet infrastructure providers, suffered a major network outage on Tuesday, disrupting access to millions of websites and digital services across multiple regions — including Nigeria. The disruption triggered widespread 500 errors, bringing down websites, dashboards, and APIs that rely on Cloudflare’s global content delivery…

Mastercard and Zenith Bank have introduced the Essential Debit Card, a simplified and affordable payment solution designed to expand financial inclusion for underserved communities across Nigeria. The product targets low-income earners and individuals who have historically struggled to access formal banking services, offering them a secure entry point into the…

LemFi, the financial platform designed for immigrants, has launched a new Instant Access Savings Account in the United Kingdom, marking a major step in its mission to create a full financial ecosystem for global migrants. The product — powered by ClearBank — allows users to earn interest daily and get…

Spectranet landscape saw dramatic shifts in the second half of 2025, as Starlink and FibreOne regained momentum while long-time market leader Spectranet slid below 100,000 subscribers for the first time since the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) began publishing ISP data. Spectranet lost 3,732 subscribers in Q2, dropping from 103,252 to…

Jumia Technologies AG has reported a strong third quarter for the period ending September 30, 2025, driven largely by performance in Nigeria and other core African markets. The e-commerce company posted revenue of $45.6 million, a 25% increase from $36.4 million in Q3 2024, while gross merchandise value (GMV) rose…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has entered another mobilization cycle, an event that brings in tens of thousands of graduates preparing for the one-year national service or seeking exemption certificates. But what should be a smooth digital process continues to be slowed down by recurring technical problems. When online…

LinkedIn is taking another major step in its artificial intelligence journey by introducing AI-powered search — a feature designed to help users find people more intuitively. This latest update marks the platform’s most significant AI integration yet, enhancing one of its core functions: connecting professionals. For the past two years,…

Vodacom Group has announced a landmark partnership with Starlink, the world’s largest satellite broadband provider, to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity across Africa. The collaboration aims to accelerate digital inclusion by extending broadband coverage to underserved and rural areas—unlocking new opportunities for education, healthcare, business, and innovation. Bridging Africa’s Digital…

Google has rolled out its November Pixel Drop, a quarterly software update that introduces a suite of new AI-driven and productivity-focused features to Pixel devices. The update enhances notifications, battery performance, image editing, and overall user experience across Pixel 9 and newer models. Smarter Notifications and Conversation Summaries Google is…

Airtel Money, the mobile money arm of Airtel Africa, has launched a next-generation, cloud-native platform powered by Comviva’s mobiquity Pay, marking a major step in its continent-wide digital transformation strategy. The new system is designed to redefine how Airtel Money delivers financial services to its 49.8 million customers across multiple…

Threads, Meta’s fast-growing rival to X, is making a strategic play for the podcasting community. The company announced new features designed to attract podcasters and spark more conversations around their shows — part of a broader effort to establish Threads as the primary destination for podcast discussions. According to Meta,…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced new operational guidelines that define when temporary resident documents—such as visitor visas, study permits, work permits, and electronic travel authorizations (eTAs)—can be cancelled. The update amends the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), replacing what was previously a discretionary process with a…

Cassava Technologies has taken a major leap in advancing Africa’s artificial intelligence ecosystem by becoming the continent’s first NVIDIA Cloud Partner (NCP) — a move set to accelerate access to cutting-edge computing infrastructure and drive homegrown innovation. The announcement was made at AfricaCom 2025, where Strive Masiyiwa, Founder and Executive…

Google is expanding its AI capabilities within Google Maps, unveiling a new suite of tools designed to help developers and users create interactive, map-based projects more easily. The update includes a builder agent, MCP server, and styling agent, all powered by Gemini models, Google’s latest generation of large AI systems.…

Amazon has launched the Amazon Bazaar app in Nigeria, expanding its ultra low-price shopping experience to one of Africa’s largest e-commerce markets. The new app offers hundreds of thousands of affordable products across fashion, home, and lifestyle categories, with most items priced under ₦15,000. The app forms part of Amazon’s…

NVIDIA and Samsung Electronics have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to build the world’s first AI-powered semiconductor factory, marking a major leap in the integration of artificial intelligence and advanced chip manufacturing. The new AI factory will combine Samsung’s cutting-edge semiconductor technologies with NVIDIA’s high-performance computing platforms to form the backbone…

Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has announced a strategic partnership with Payful, a global payments provider, to simplify and modernize high-value transactions across the continent. The collaboration allows Payful’s merchants to collect local payments and settle globally through Flutterwave’s unified infrastructure, creating a faster, more secure, and cost-efficient solution…