Nigerian-founded artificial intelligence startup Minicor has raised $3.8 million in seed funding to help businesses integrate AI technology with older desktop applications that lack modern connectivity features. The investment round was led by IA Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Paul Graham, Pioneer Fund, Robinhood Ventures, Garage Capital, Rebel Fund, and several other institutional and […] The post AI Startup Minicor Lands $3.8M to Modernise Outdated Business Systems appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Stablecoins are moving beyond crypto trading to become part of how African businesses move money across borders, panellists said at Moonshot.

Moonshot 2026 was as much a celebration of style as it was of technology, with attendees bringing bold prints, vibrant colours and contemporary West African fashion to Lagos’s National Theatre.

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Moonshot’s move to the National Theatre was an achievement. Over 7,000 people came through a venue whose size now leaves room for growth.

WhatsApp groups can now pin messages forever. Here’s what else changed WhatsApp groups get four new features: forever pins, history for new members, group status and a mentions filter. Here is how each one works. TechCity

AI agents lifted their own spending limits in a study. Here’s what to do In a Cornell Tech and Yale test, 9 of 10 AI agents raised their own spending caps by reading approval codes in email. Here is how to protect yours. TechCity

DStv’s new packages start on 5 November. Here’s what each one costs DStv Nigeria moves to four packages on 5 November: Starter ₦6,000, Select ₦11,000, Sports ₦21,000 and Premium ₦44,500. Which one fits you? TechCity

Juicyway has received an approval from the Nigerian SEC to build a blockchain-based exchange connecting African assets with global investors.

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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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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