Airtime borrowing in Nigeria has reached a record ₦4.6 trillion as millions of people borrowed airtime to stay connected in 2025. New figures from fintech company Optasia show that mobile users across Africa and other emerging markets borrowed $3.18 billion worth of airtime on credit last year. Using the company’s exchange rate, this amounts to…
UK Plans social media ban for under-16s as pressure mounts on Tech Companies. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce the plan soon. The move comes as concerns grow about the impact of social media on young people. According to Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, tech companies have had enough time to make their platforms…
Anthropic suspends access to its latest AI models, Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, after concerns were raised by US national security authorities. The company announced that it had been ordered to restrict foreign nationals from using Claude Fable 5. As a result, Anthropic decided to disable both Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all…
The battle for the spot of best selling smartphone brand in the world remained highly competitive in 2025 as Apple and Samsung led the global rankings while Chinese brands continued to gain momentum across key markets worldwide. According to the Data of Statistics, citing IDC, Counterpoint, and Omdia, Apple emerged as the world’s best-selling smartphone…
Elon Musk has officially become the world’s first trillionaire. Following the historic public listing of SpaceX, the billionaire entrepreneur is now estimated to be worth over $1 trillion, making him the first trillionaire in modern history. The milestone came after SpaceX launched one of the biggest IPOs ever seen on Wall Street. The company debuted…
Apple Introduces iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 Apple has officially announced iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 event. The new operating system introduces major artificial intelligence features, faster performance, and deeper Siri integration. The launch comes at a time when millions of users face device compatibility changes. In addition, WhatsApp has ended support for several…
Smartcomply Secures Position in Global Security Body Smartcomply, an African cybersecurity and compliance technology company, has joined the PCI Security Standards Council as an Associate Participating Organisation. As a result, the firm now holds a formal role in shaping global payment security standards. The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) operates as an industry-led global…
Trionda Takes Centre Stage Ahead of 2026 World Cup Adidas has unveiled Trionda, the official match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The new ball introduces advanced technology that delivers real-time match data and supports faster officiating decisions. Football fans have always paid close attention to World Cup match balls. From the Telstar used…
Meta Challenges Proposed Digital Levy Meta has accused Australia of breaching its free trade agreement with the United States after Canberra introduced a proposed tax targeting major technology firms that fail to sign licensing deals with local media organisations. The company, which owns Facebook and Instagram, described the planned levy as “indefensible.” It also argued…
Businesses Embrace Digital Procurement Nigerian companies are speeding up the adoption of digital procurement platforms as they seek greater efficiency and transparency. Industry leaders say businesses now view procurement as a strategic function rather than a routine administrative task. The trend emerged during the inaugural Digital Procurement Africa Summit held recently in Lagos. The event…
