MTN Nigeria’s fintech revenue has yet to recover to pre-suspension levels after the company temporarily halted its airtime and data credit service between April and June 2026, even as it migrates mobile money customers to a new platform.

AI-generated photographs in Nigeria’s preliminary voter register expose a problem beyond synthetic images: weaknesses in access controls, verification and oversight. Ahead of the 2027 election, INEC faces a test of accountability—explaining how registration officers introduced irregularities and demonstrating how it will prevent a repeat.

South Africa’s revised AI policy must go beyond ethical principles to address regulatory capacity, consumer protection and the enforcement of rules governing artificial intelligence.

MTN Nigeria’s profit after tax rose 55.3% to ₦1.17 trillion in the first nine months of 2026, but its cash reserves fell nearly 40% as dividends, network investments and debt repayments absorbed cash. The results highlight the growing tension between rewarding shareholders, funding expansion and preserving liquidity amid rising operating costs and economic uncertainty.

MTN Ghana recorded a 33.5% rise in service revenue to GHS23.2B for 9M 2026, spurred by rapid adoption of mobile data, digital services, and mobile money. Profit after tax jumped 43% to GHS7.8B.

Enza Capital has launched a dedicated fund just for artificial intelligence (AI) startups and AI-enabled startups in Africa.

Nigeria’s domestic crypto exchanges attracted $6.22 billion in inflows despite a shrinking market, as new capital requirements threaten to make it harder for smaller and foreign competitors to challenge established operators.

Why a creator in Lagos can have followers in Europe and the United States from day one, but the money struggles to make the same trip.

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Nigeria’s technology market is usually described by its problems, from unreliable infrastructure to a volatile economy. Dotun Daniel Adekunle, OPay’s chief operating officer and chief technology officer, argues that the country’s most durable companies are the ones built to survive its worst days. “Stubbornness is a business model in Africa,” Adekunle said in a keynote […]

Africa’s creators have the talent and the audience. What holds them back is the infrastructure that turns attention into income.

Airtel now shows the network masts near you in its app. Here is how to report bad service Airtel Open Network in the MyAirtel app shows masts near you and lets you report poor calls and slow data. Here is how to use it. TechCity

Two lines in your website’s robots.txt file can tell AI companies not to train on it Microsoft, OpenAI, Google and Anthropic back one robots.txt entry to block AI training on your site. Here is the line and what it does not do. TechCity

By Emmanuella Opara | October 31st, 2026 KEY POINTS MAIN STORY Airtel Nigeria has added more than 1,000 fifth-generation (5G) network sites in 2026 as the telecommunications company expands its infrastructure to improve coverage and meet rising demand for mobile connectivity. The Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Dinesh Balsingh, disclosed this on Friday at […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

By Emmanuella Opara | October 31st, 2026 KEY POINTS MAIN STORY MTN Nigeria recorded a 55.3 per cent increase in profit after tax to N1.17tn in the nine months ended September 30, 2026, supported by higher service revenue, improved operating margins and growing demand for data services. The telecommunications operator disclosed the performance in its […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

OPay is now trading on the New York Stock Exchange at $19 a share OPay sold 16 million shares at $19 each in its New York listing, raising $304 million and valuing the company at about $4 billion. TechCity

South Africa may check your fingerprint or face before you get a SIM. Here’s what the plan says ICASA's draft SIM rules add biometric checks and a five number limit per network. Here is what changes, when, and how to comment by Dec. 9. TechCity

GM will pay $220 million over selling driving data. Here’s how to see and delete yours GM will pay $220 million over selling driving data. Drivers get no checks, but they get new rights. Here is how to see and delete yours. TechCity

Binance says it will cover a $6.3 billion hack. Here’s what to do with your account now Binance says hackers took about $6.3 billion and it will cover every loss. Withdrawals are paused. Here is what to do and which scams to ignore. TechCity

Franco-Tunisian biotechnology startup nextProtein is facing a major operational crisis in Tunisia after a fire destroyed its new production facility and authorities suspended operations at its existing factory. The developments have disrupted the company’s expansion plans and raised concerns about regulatory uncertainty, environmental oversight, and the future of foreign-backed climate technology projects in the country. […] The post Tunisia’s nextProtein Faces Major Setback Following Factory Fire and Regulatory Shutdown appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Angolan financial technology startup CYTO has secured $40,000 in angel funding through Catalytic Africa’s co-investment programme to expand its financial automation platform and strengthen support for businesses managing invoices, transactions, and tax compliance. The funding combines $20,000 from investors affiliated with the African Business Angel Network (ABAN) and a matching $20,000 contribution from timbuktoo, a […] The post Angolan Fintech CYTO Secures $40,000 to Expand Financial Automation Solutions appeared first on Tech In Africa.

These are the best TVs to buy this holiday season at every budget Six TVs worth buying this holiday season, sorted into four budgets. Our price-per-inch math shows the 65-inch TCL QM6K gives the most screen for the money, and we flag which picks are worth holding for Black Friday on Nov 27. TechCity

Chrome can now fill in forms using your Gmail. Here’s how to control it Chrome enhanced autofill now pulls order numbers, tracking details and flight bookings from Gmail. Here is who gets it and how to turn it off. TechCity

Google Pay is now in Nigeria. Here are the only bank cards that work so far Google Wallet and Google Pay launched in Nigeria on 28 October. Only some cards from FirstBank, GTBank, UBA and Zenith work so far. Check yours. TechCity

By Boluwatife Oshadiya | October 28, 2026 Key Points Main Story MTN Group plans to build a large data centre in Nigeria as part of efforts to support the country’s digital sovereignty and growing demand for secure digital infrastructure, President and Chief Executive Officer Ralph Mupita has said. Mupita disclosed the plan on Wednesday in […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

African artificial intelligence talent development startup Talent Nation has secured pre-seed funding to expand its training programmes and connect skilled African AI engineers with international technology companies. The investment round was co-led by Africa-focused venture capital firm Enza Capital and London-based LocalGlobe, with participation from Future Africa, Kaleo Ventures, Ajim Capital, Solving the World’s Greatest […] The post Talent Nation Secures Pre-Seed Funding to Train One Million African AI Engineers appeared first on Tech In Africa.