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’s Bard Chatbot Now Widely Available in English
Google announced at the Google I/O event yesterday that it is expanding the availability of its generative AI chatbot, Bard, in English by removing most…
Comparing Features: Infinix Smart 5 Vs. Infinix Smart 6
Over the years, the use of smartphones in Nigeria has witnessed increased popularity. Apart from mobile phones being essential for communication and internet use, the…
Tecno Spark 7 Vs. Tecno Spark 8: Which one should you buy?
Mobile devices are one of the significant inventions that technology ushered into the world. Nowadays, almost everyone is a proud owner of mobile devices. Over…
Nomba raises $30M in pre-Series B round
Nigeria-based payment startup Nomba has secured $30 million in pre-Series B investment led by Base10 Partners, with participation from several other investors, including Helios Digital…
Clubhouse to lay off 50% of staff in platform restructuring
Clubhouse, the social audio app, is set to lay off 50% of its employees as part of a restructuring plan. Co-founders Paul Davison and Rohan…
Twitter’s per-article charging feature to be launched in May
On Saturday, Twitter CEO Elon Musk announced that the social media platform will introduce a feature in May that allows media publishers to charge users…
Telegram may leave Brazil over ban
Telegram is a cloud-based instant messaging platform that allows users to send messages, voice notes, videos, and files of any type up to 2 GB…
WhatsApp enables using same account on multiple phones
WhatsApp is now allowing users to log in to their account on multiple phones with the new multi-device login feature. Mark Zuckerberg announced the feature’s…
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
Why Cybersecurity Matters for Every Nigerian Business
As our world becomes more entwined with digital platforms, the importance of cybersecurity has skyrocketed for both individuals and organizations. Simply put, cybersecurity is the…
How to Transition into a Tech Career Without Coding Skills
If you think that a tech career is only for computer science professionals, think again! While coding skills are essential for some certain tech roles,…
Nigerian Crypto Startup Lazerpay Shuts Down Over Funding Hurdles
Lazerpay has announced its decision to shut down operations after failing to secure funding in a recent funding round. The CEO and co-founder, Njoku Emmanuel,…
Apple Introduces ‘Pay Later’ Payment System
Apple has announced the launch of its own Buy Now, Pay Later service called ‘Apple Pay Later’. This feature allows users to take out loans…
Zoom’s AI keeps you up-to-date on missed meetings
On Monday, Zoom revealed a collaboration with OpenAI to integrate AI-generated features, including summaries and message drafts, into its video conferencing platform using the Zoom…
China Plans Early 6G Applications by 2025
China United Network Communications, the third-largest wireless network operator in China, is set to launch early 6G technology applications by 2025, with the aim of…
