Trending TikTok Hashtags That Are Worth Using in 2025
Scrolling through TikTok, you’ll quickly notice that some videos get millions of views while others barely cross a few hundred. It’s not always about how…
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Google Launches ₦75 Million ‘Hustle Academy’ Fund to Empower Nigerian SMBs
Google has announced that it’s now accepting applications for the Hustle Academy SMB Fund in Nigeria. This fund is worth ₦75 million and it is…
Tech Talent Development gets a big boost as Moniepoint and Nithub UNILAG team up
In line with the resolve of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to build a robust framework for the training of one million…
Mayur Kamat Steps Down as Binance Global Head of Product
The head of products at Binance, Mayur Kamat, has officially resigned from his position after nearly two years with Binance. Kamat’s departure adds to a…
Full Review: Is Prompt Earn Legit or Scam?
A lot of Nigerians have enthusiastically joined the trend of affiliate marketing, finding it to be a promising way to make money. So many people…
Kenya Suspends Worldcoin Crypto Amid Privacy Concerns
The Kenyan government has instructed the Worldcoin cryptocurrency project, led by US tech entrepreneur Sam Altman, to halt the enrollment of new users due to…
TikTok Suspended in Senegal Amidst Unrest
On Wednesday, authorities in Senegal made the social media app TikTok inaccessible, as they continue to tighten control over dissent. This move comes shortly after…
South Africa Targets Streaming Services with New Licences
South Africa is considering licensing on-demand and digital streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney Plus as part of efforts to regulate content providers. This initiative…
MTN Launches Uganda’s First 5G Network
On Friday, MTN Uganda, a subsidiary of South Africa’s MTN Group, achieved a significant milestone by introducing the very first 5G network in Uganda. Boasting…
Start Ups
Is Bluesky Publicly Traded? Here’s What You Need to Know
Bluesky is quickly making waves as a serious challenger to X (formerly Twitter), proving that the social media arena is far from settled. With over…
Moniepoint Partners with Visa to Expand Digital Payments in Africa
Nigerian fintech unicorn, Moniepoint Inc., has announced a strategic investment from Visa Inc., the global digital payments giant. This funding comes just three months after…
LemFi Raises $53M Series B to Expand Remittance Services in Asia and Europe
Fintech startup LemFi, a financial services platform tailored for immigrants, has raised $53 million in a Series B funding round. This new capital injection will…
Bundle Africa Closes Exchange, Shifts Focus to Cashlink
After three years of operation, Bundle, a social payment app for cash and crypto, is set to close down. Its peer-to-peer platform, Cashlink, will continue…
Shuttlers Raises $4M to Expand Shared Mobility in Nigeria
Nigeria-based shared mobility firm Shuttlers has secured $4 million in a new funding round, with Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV), a venture capital firm focused on…
Kenyan startup Jumba secures $4.5M funding
Kenyan startup, Jumba, has raised $4.5 million in a recent seed funding round, led by LocalGlobe, with participation from Enza Capital and other investors such…
Tech Insights
ChatGPT Goes Online: OpenAI Expands AI Capabilities
ChatGPT has been a highly successful AI-powered chatbot, but until recently, it was limited in its capabilities due to its inability to access information beyond…
Google’s Bard AI chatbot now available in early access
Google is taking a significant stride in its bid to catch up in the race to deploy AI by rolling out access to Bard, its…
Meta introduces paid verification in the US
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced the launch of Meta Verified in the United States. This subscription service, which was initially…
Emmett Shear resigns as Twitch CEO
Emmett Shear, the CEO of Twitch, has announced his immediate resignation in a blog post on Thursday. Shear has been a part of Twitch since…
Meta Announces Additional Layoffs, Cutting 10,000 Jobs
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced plans to further reduce its workforce by 10,000 jobs and leave 5,000 open positions unfilled as part…
Y Combinator Cuts Staff, Growth Stage Investments
Y Combinator is planning to reduce investments in late-stage companies, which has resulted in the loss of jobs for 17 team members, approximately 20% of…
