In 2025, Nigerians used AI for far more than drafting emails or summarising PDFs. Chatbots became makeshift therapists, romantic intermediaries, and personal consultants. As we wrap up the year, one thing is clear: while much of the world was worried about AI taking over jobs, Nigerians were teaching chatbots to navigate the treacherous waters of

Effective smartphone repair always begins with identifying the actual cause of the issue, not jumping to conclusions or trying random fixes in the hope that one will work. A proper diagnostic procedure helps distinguish between: Software problems (glitches, corrupted files, malicious apps, etc.). Hardware problems (damaged screen, bad microphone/receiver, bad battery, etc.). How to tell

If there is one undeniable truth about journalism, it’s that no publication does it all. We pride ourselves on covering Africa’s technology ecosystem with unmatched rigour. Still, every so often, we come across incredible work that leaves us with only one thought: “Damn, I wish we had made that.” Instead of letting that envy stew

Africa has built unicorns in fintech, mobility, and commerce, but where are the global Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) giants? I have wondered why African startups weren’t building SaaS products like their Indian counterparts. We have the engineering talent, cost advantages, and access to global ideas. But why don’t we see more Slack, Notion, or HubSpot equivalents emerging

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Nigeria’s internet penetration crossed the 50% mark in November 2025, reaching 50.58%, according to the latest industry data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), signifying steady progress but well short of the 70% broadband penetration target set under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) 2020–2025, which expires in December. The increase was up from 45.61% in

Nigerian merchants can now accept Apple Pay payments through Nomba, as the fintech expands its payments stack to support Apple’s contactless payment service across in-store and online checkouts. The integration allows merchants on Nomba’s platform to receive payments from Apple Pay users without requiring physical cards or initiating bank transfers to access instant payments from

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Why do people keep getting hacked despite new security features? The answer is simple: human error. It’s rarely high-tech hacking; it’s usually a simple mistake. Here are the 11 most common ways users accidentally expose their accounts. Password habits that make hacking too easy  Poor password management remains the most common failure in digital security.

Sun King, an off-grid solar energy company that designs and sells solar products, has launched a pay-as-you-go (PayGo) installment payment model for smartphones, allowing customers to purchase smartphones without paying the full cost upfront. The company is extending the model, which it has long applied to solar home systems, to enable customers to acquire smartphones

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