Author: Smart Megwai

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged governments worldwide to raise the prices of sugary drinks and alcohol. They announced this directive on January 14, 2026, stating that these drinks are too cheap and too easy to get, leading to many health problems and deaths. The issue is serious. According…

For years, Big Tech companies have claimed they are simply platforms, not publishers, to avoid responsibility in Africa. However, a Lagos State High Court judge changed that on January 13, 2026. The court ordered Meta Platforms Inc., which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, to pay $25,000 in damages to Femi…

Nigeria has introduced a new tax system for cryptocurrencies under the Nigerian Tax Administration Act (NTAA) 2025. This change means people can no longer trade digital currencies anonymously. Starting in 2026, everyone must identify themselves to the tax authorities. This isn’t just a minor change; it represents a major shift…

Meta has acquired Manus, the startup that promised to build the world’s first truly general-purpose AI agent. This deal is said to be worth between $2 billion and $3 billion. It is a smart strategy that turns Meta’s apps – WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook – into a global team of…

A billion-naira gross used to be a once-in-a-decade miracle that shocked the movie industry. Now, Funke Akindele has turned that impossible feat into her yearly tradition. Her latest film, Behind the Scenes, made a remarkable ₦1.1 billion in just 17 days. This isn’t just a hit; it’s a commercial success…

The Global Online Tutoring Market is expected to reach USD 386.56 billion by 2032. This number shows a significant shift in how people learn, moving from traditional classrooms to an online system accessible to anyone. With high-speed internet becoming common and AI helping personalise learning, students can now connect with…

Starting January 1, 2026, the way we send money in Nigeria will no longer be about a “transaction successful” notification. It’s a conversation with the taxman. With the launch of the Nigerian Tax ID Portal and the rebranding of the FIRS to the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), your bank account…

The Joint Revenue Board (JRB) and the newly renamed Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) have launched the Nigerian Tax ID Portal. This portal is central to Nigeria’s most significant effort to improve its tax system. First, you may notice the name change. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has become the…

For years, Motorola has been known for making solid mid-range phones. Their software is dependable, but they haven’t been seen as leaders in the premium market. Well, that’s about to change. Recent reports suggest that Motorola is not just trying to compete; it wants to be the best. A new…

While ChatGPT and Gemini compete for users, Grok has quietly gained something even more valuable—our time. According to new data from Similarweb released this December, Grok has led in Average Visit Time for the second month in a row (October and November 2025). This shows a preference for quality over…

For two years, ChatGPT was the clear leader in AI conversation tools. It became so popular that its name turned into a verb. However, recent data from Similarweb shows that Google is now gaining ground. Their “distribution engine” is performing well, making ChatGPT’s lead less secure. Last year, if you…

WhatsApp is rolling out a new direct invitation feature for Channels. This update might seem minor on the surface, but it’s a massive shift in how creators and community leaders will build their audiences from the ground up. Building a WhatsApp Channel has always felt a bit like shouting into…

Google is rolling out a new feature that lets you change your primary Gmail address while keeping all your data perfectly intact. This update may seem like a simple UI tweak, but for anyone still using the “cool_boy2007@gmail.com” address they created in middle school, it’s a total life-changer. We have…

Trust Wallet released Version 2.68 of its Google Chrome extension on December 25, 2025, a holiday update that later proved harmful. Typically, software updates fix problems, but this one created a “backdoor.” Hackers took over the update process and added harmful code to the extension. The harmful code, recognised by…

Nigerian streamer Carter Efe, Africa’s top Twitch creator with nearly 460,000 followers, learned his account was temporarily suspended for violating platform rules, with the ban reportedly lasting four months. The news hit right after his December 17 stream with Davido, which peaked at 83,000-88,000 concurrent viewers, a record for an…

WhatsApp is getting a new quiz feature for Channels. This update may seem small, but it will change how people use this part of the app. First, let’s clarify the difference between “Quiz” and “Poll.” Although they sound similar, they serve different purposes. This new feature will boost engagement, and…

In March 2024, people in Nigeria experienced a major disruption. One morning, banking apps wouldn’t open, emails would not deliver, and many lost internet access completely. The problem was a severe “multiple cable cut” off the coast of Côte d’Ivoire. It damaged the MainOne, WACS, ACE, and SAT-3 cables at…

The FIRS has confirmed that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has now automatically become the Tax Identification Number (TIN) for individual Nigerians. If you scrolled past that update yesterday thinking it was just another routine bureaucratic tweet, you might want to scroll…

By 2030, Africa’s digital economy is projected to hit $1.5 Trillion. We know the numbers. We know the “Unicorns” that are supposed to get us there. But companies are just legal entities. They don’t dig trenches for fibre optic cables. They don’t negotiate treaties to kill the US Dollar in…

History is not written by those who try to play it safe. It is created by the unreasonable individuals who see a broken system and say, “I can fix that with an idea that seems unusual.” In [Part 1], we looked at four major companies building the infrastructure. In [Part…