Author: Jessica Adiele

Mastercard has unveiled a new cloud-based connectivity platform, Cloud Edge, that will revolutionize the way fintechs and financial institutions connect with its network. As part of a worldwide rollout, the solution is announced to enable onboarding up to four times faster than conventional setups and tackle critical infrastructure challenges for…

The announcement made on June 12, 2025, revealed that China would eliminate all import duties on exports from the 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic ties. By extending the duty-free and quota-less access that was previously reserved for least developed countries (LDCs), middle-income economies like Nigeria, Kenya, South…

OpenAI’s ChatGPT experienced a massive global outage on June 10, 2025, rendering millions of users across different continents unable to access the network. During the early morning hours, reports from the U.S, U.K, Nigeria, Canada, and Australia began pouring in about server crashes, empty chats and slow processing. The ChatGPT…

It is the UK government’s firm resolve to take the country forward on autonomous mobility in a leading manner. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirmed this June that commercial pilots of fully driverless taxis and shuttle services will start in spring 2026, a year ahead of schedule under the 2024 Automated Vehicles…

Despite the global economic downturn, the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report for 2025 still projects an economic growth rate of 3.6% for Nigeria. This projection is presented at a time when global growth is projected to decrease only to 2.3%, underscoring Nigeria’s status as one of the more…

An agreement has been signed by the ATU and ICANN to speed up the deployment of IPv6 in Africa, marking a significant move towards strengthening the internet’s infrastructure. Africa’s digital transformation is being re-entered with the announcement on June 9. A Strategic Grant to Power IPv6 Transition During the initiative’s…

Apple unveiled iOS 26, a significant software update that marks the most significant overhaul in mobile AI to date since iOS 7, during its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). Featuring transparent icons and fluid interface elements, the new visual framework is known as “Liquid Glass”. The most significant aspect is…

In an effort to modernize its digital infrastructure and regulatory framework, Ghana’s Ministry of Communications and Digitalization has declared that the government will introduce 15 new technology-related bills by the end of 2025. At a high-level workshop in Accra on June 9, regulators, legal experts, industry stakeholders, and civil society…

Around 200 residents in Soweto West, a neighbourhood in Kibera, have started using Bitcoin for daily transactions as part of ‘the first-of-its-kind fin-tech pilot in Africa’s under banked communities. Instead of using traditional mobile money services like M-PESA, locals are opting for the Lightning Network that assists in the transaction…

The price hike for all Netflix subscription plans in Nigeria marks yet another adjustment that may affect the viewing habits of millions. Effective June 2025, the Premium Plan now costs ₦8,500, up from ₦7,000. The Standard Plan has been increased to ₦6,500 from ₦5,500, while the Basic Plan now goes for…

Amid the hustle and excitement of Nigeria’s vibrant music industry, one thing is clear: success can come overnight. From Lagos to Abuja and beyond, countless artists dream of releasing the one song that dominates radio waves and trends on social media. But for many, that success is fleeting. The “one-hit…

For over a decade, smartphones have been the cornerstone of communication, entertainment, and productivity. But that era may be approaching its end. Tech industry leaders are increasingly forecasting a future where the smartphone becomes obsolete, replaced by next-generation technologies like smart glasses and AI-powered assistants. Companies like Meta, OpenAI, and…