Picture this: You just received an offer letter to resume a role at a startup in Nairobi, Kenya. You are already dreaming of the grass plains at the National Nairobi theme park when it hits you. How are you sure the offer is good enough to uproot your entire life to another city or country? […]

MTN Nigeria has more than tripled its capital expenditure to ₦757.4 billion ($527.08 million) in 2025, signalling its biggest infrastructure investment in years as the country’s largest telecom operator races to meet surging demand for data and broadband services. 

Safaricom, through the M-PESA Foundation, has launched an education initiative to improve education and training outcomes over the next 5 years. Dubbed Citizens of the Future, the program seeks to upgrade infrastructure, enhance teacher skilling in ICT across over 600 institutions nationwide, and award scholarships to over 10,000 students in senior secondary and tertiary institutions […]

Artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and edge computing are converging on many of the devices you will commonly find on a small business’s premises, such as point-of-sale systems, security cameras, and even delivery vehicles. This trend is unlocking significant benefits for businesses of all sizes, including efficiency gains, productivity enhancements, and opportunities […]

Chisom Anaesiuba features on Quick Fire, sharing how she turns customer insights into products people actually want. She talks about her approach to product launches at GoLemon, the underrated power of research, and how she built Juicebox to inspire marketers’ creativity.

In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Chisom Anaesiuba || Bolt leans into South Africa’s e-licencing push || Flutterwave adopts Polygon blockchain || Who secured the bag? 💰

Vivo X300 and X300 Pro Go Global with OriginOS: A Big Step Beyond Funtouch Vivo’s latest flagship phones, the X300 and X300 Pro, are finally going global just two weeks after launching… TechCity

Canva Relaunches Affinity as a Free All-in-One Creative App for Designers Canva is officially relaunching Affinity, its recently acquired creative suite, as a new all-in-one design app for photo… TechCity

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc posted a 245.7% year-on-year rise in profit after tax to ₦750.19 billion ($522.06 million) for the nine months ending September 2025, from a ₦514.9 billion ($358.34 million) loss in the same period last year, solidifying its return to profitability.

For over 18 hours, Tanzanians were cut off from online services, leaving thousands unable to receive funds from relatives abroad. The blackout coincided with protests and unrest in parts of the country as voting took place.

Grammarly Is Now Superhuman Grammarly, the popular AI writing tool, has officially rebranded as Superhuman, marking its evolution from a writing assistant… TechCity

TechCityNG Reporter, 14 Others Selected for DPI Journalism Fellowship Anibe Idajili, a Senior Reporter at TechCityNG, has been selected as one of only fifteen journalists for the… TechCity

Yolanda Cuba, MTN South Africa’s incoming Deputy CEO, said the company sees constructive engagement with regulators as key to building a more inclusive telecoms ecosystem.

Industry players say Nigeria's Jekyll-and-Hyde approach to crypto regulation points to a bigger problem of chaotic enforcement.

Nash Technology Appoints Awawu Olumide-Sojinrin as Chief Executive Officer Former Microsoft Executive to Lead the Company’s Next Phase of Fintech Innovation  Nash Technology is pleased to announce… TechCity

Polygon’s Proof-of-Stake blockchain will serve as Flutterwave’s default network for cross-border settlements.

The latest PwC Digital Trust Insights Survey reveals that local business and technology leaders are prioritizing cyber resilience like never before; yet, critical capability gaps underscore the urgent need for integrated, future-ready strategies. As global uncertainty intensifies and cyber threats grow more sophisticated, South African organizations are doubling down on cybersecurity as a strategic imperative. […]

Polygon PoS, the premier blockchain for payments and Real World Assets (RWA), has been selected by Flutterwave, Africa’s payments infrastructure that has processed over $40bn in transaction volume to date, to serve as the default blockchain network to power its new cross-border payments product. Flutterwave is set to roll out Polygon gradually, starting with a […]

In a continent often described in terms of deficits—of power, of internet access, of infrastructure—the AI revolution could become Africa’s greatest equaliser yet.

November is Black Friday month. With 30 days to go until the main event on November 28, 2025, retailers are already rolling out early deals to capture shoppers’ attention.

Table of contents How Nvidia’s revenue and AI demand keep growing How CUDA and hardware innovation keep Nvidia ahead Nvidia’s next frontier beyond the GPU Valuation integrity and future projections On Wednesday, US chipmaker Nvidia became the first company to reach a market valuation of $5 trillion. The moment didn’t just mark another record; it […]

Explore the leading mobile money platforms transforming Africa's financial landscape, enhancing e-commerce, and promoting financial inclusion. The post Top Mobile Money Platforms for African Marketplaces appeared first on Tech In Africa.

In today's edition: internet shutdown in Tanzania || South Africa bans gambling || BYD launches new hybrid EV || There Should Be An App For That!

Opeyemi Obembe, founder of Engage, shares his journey from coding on paper to CEO.

Antler, a global investment network that focuses on early-stage investments, officially kicked off its latest Lagos cohort on October 20. Among the entrants are three startups from the highly competitive TC Battlefield competition— Ulé Homes, Polaroid, and Lexlytic — which earned direct entry into the program after standing out at this year’s pitch event. 

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), a Nigerian tier-1 commercial bank with 33.4 million retail customers, has yet to fully complete its migration to Finacle, the core banking platform developed by Infosys, which it announced last year.

Table of contents Top AI chatbots and their pricing Research, real-time, and multi-model chatbots Specialised and developer-focused chatbots Enterprise agentic platforms and emerging AI solutions AI chatbots now fall into three main types: general-purpose tools, workflow-focused bots, and enterprise platforms. Each one is priced differently based on what you use it for and the kind […]

Western Union is entering the stablecoin space with USDPT, a dollar-backed digital token set to launch on the Solana blockchain in 2026. The move positions the 175-year-old remittance giant to compete with fintech startups and crypto-native platforms for a share of Africa’s $95 billion remittance market, where millions already use stablecoins like USDT and USDC to hedge against currency volatility and inflation.

If you’re one of the many Nigerians using ChatGPT for work, study, or creativity, you might want to check your billing email. OpenAI, the company behind the world’s most popular AI chatbot, has quietly announced that its paid users in Nigeria will soon be charged more. No, the company didn’t raise prices — the Nigerian […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Data from NetBlocks shows a sharp drop in internet connectivity in Tanzania from Wednesday morning, indicating a coordinated restriction on access.

The U.S. and Africa are collaborating to enhance renewable energy access and investment, leveraging resources and expertise for mutual growth. The post U.S.-Africa Renewable Energy Policy Alignment appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Explore five partnership models essential for scaling EdTech in Africa, addressing unique challenges with innovative solutions. The post 5 Partnership Models for Scaling EdTech in Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Hafrikplay’s solution is a decentralised dashboard that helps up-and-coming African musicians manage distribution, track analytics, and receive payments through a wallet.

In today's edition: Shuttered Sendy loses VAT case, to pay $635,000 || Standard Chartered sells its Ugandan banking business || Safaricom-backed M-Tiba got hacked || Airtel Money grows transactions to $193bn, nears IPO || Hot Take ☕

Nigeria’s House of Representatives, the 360-member lower chamber of the National Assembly, is considering a bill sponsored by Hon. Fuad Kayode Laguda, a Lagos State representative, to establish the Nigerian Fintech Regulatory Commission (NFRC), a single authority that would licence and regulate all fintechs in the country.

More Nigerians are turning to crypto not for speculation, but to save, invest, and preserve value amid inflation and currency instability. A new report shows that over 26 million Nigerians now hold or use digital assets, with most identifying as long-term investors or savers. This shift from trading to financial preservation and crypto's utility in consumer finance has outpaced regulation, as the SEC’s capital-market rules struggle to fit a market driven by small-scale users seeking stability rather than profit.