Nigeria has begun reviewing its 26-year-old telecommunications policy, proposing 15 major changes that could affect everything from mobile tariffs and internet competition to network quality

The move reflects a broader shift among Nigerian fintechs that are increasingly acquiring microfinance banking licences to gain direct access to deposits and cheaper capital. 

Thousands of fans are expected to attend the World Cup 2026, and many are already handling their travel logistics, purchasing their flights and other transport tickets, booking accommodation, and arranging everything they need to reach the host cities. As interest grows, so does the number of fraudulent schemes that exploit the fact that fans are […]

The accounting industry is undergoing a quiet revolution. Across the country, small businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs are moving away from traditional brick-and-mortar CPA offices and embracing virtual accounting firms that deliver the same expertise with greater speed, flexibility, and accessibility. This shift isn’t just a pandemic-era trend — it reflects a fundamental change in how […]

Key points Main story The Federal Government has emphasized the urgency of reviewing Nigeria’s National Telecommunications Policy 2000, arguing that the framework, developed 26 years ago, can no longer adequately guide a sector that has undergone profound transformation. The call was made during a telecoms policy review workshop in Lagos, organized by the Nigerian Communications […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Paystack announced the launch of a new Dashboard, rebuilt from the ground up for the first time in 10 years. The redesigned product introduces an AI-native Command Centre that allows businesses to ask questions in plain language and receive answers grounded in their own Paystack data. “Businesses don’t come to their dashboard because they want […]

Ecentric has announced the launch of POSPay, a semi-white-label payment enablement solution that allows South Africa’s till vendors to offer payment services under their own brand. Through POSPay, till vendors integrate once into Ecentric’s certified acquiring and processing infrastructure and then offer their entire merchant base a fully integrated card payment solution. It is branded […]

Paystack has launched the first full rebuild of its Dashboard in a decade, introducing simplified navigation structure, mobile parity, and an AI-powered Command Centre.

MTN Nigeria on Sunday, May 17, 2026, celebrated outstanding alumni of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP) at the MIP Alumni Award Night held at the MTN Event Centre, Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos. The event brought together fellows, media professionals, innovators, and industry stakeholders to recognise impactful storytelling, innovation, and contributions to media development across Africa. The […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Gmail Live: Stop Typing, Just Ask Your Inbox Searching Gmail is about to change. At I/O 2026 on Tuesday 19th of May 2026, Google announced Gmail… TechCity

In today's edition: Kenyans file petitions to block new tax chief || Lagos targets 250MW data centre capacity || US backs West Africa 1,500 base station study || Kenya Airways to use AI

Google’s New Gemini Spark AI Agent Runs 24/7 – But It Will Cost You $100 a Month Most AI assistants work when you do. You open the app, ask a question, get an answer, close… TechCity

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When a patient in Lomé needs a doctor, the journey to care can involve multiple phone calls, long waits, unclear information about which facilities are open and no reliable way to reach emergency services. DoctaMob, a Togolese startup, is building the platform that cuts through all of that. Launched in Lomé and available on both […] The post Togo’s DoctaMob Wants to Be the Super-App That Fixes Healthcare Access in West Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Dubai is no longer just a stopover for African business travellers. For a growing number of the continent’s fintech companies, it has become a strategic launchpad for global expansion — and the momentum is accelerating. Egypt’s MNT-Halan has entered the UAE market with salary-financing products, while Paymob now holds a full UAE Central Bank licence […] The post African Fintechs Are Making the Gulf Their Next Big Move appeared first on Tech In Africa.

PayPal today announced it is making PayPal USD (PYUSD) available in 70 markets worldwide in the PayPal account. This dollar-backed stablecoin enables users to send funds globally, with faster settlement and lower cost than traditional payment methods. As global commerce becomes increasingly digital, individuals and businesses are looking for faster and more seamless ways to […] The post PayPal Brings PayPal USD to Users Across 70 Markets Worldwide and Expands Access in Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.

“I told my parents that I would rather be the one to make the devices that you use to treat people,” he recalls. “That was the beginning of my career”.

Keypoints Main Story Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination Hadiza Usman has asserted that Nigeria cannot build a competitive digital economy with outdated telecommunications policies and weak implementation systems. Speaking at a national review workshop in Lagos, Usman argued that the existing statutory roadmap from the year 2000 has failed to keep […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

The move is part of a broader shift in South Africa’s fintech sector, where employee ownership is increasingly being used to attract and retain talent, moving beyond Silicon Valley-style perks.

Talksign has launched AI-powered models that enables real-time, bidirectional translation between American Sign Language (ASL) and text or speech.

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The Lagos State government plans to increase the city’s data centre capacity to more than 250 megawatts (MW) by 2030, said Olatubosun Alake, commissioner for innovation, science, and technology. 

By David C Howell, Regional Sales Director at ManageEngine South Africa Healthcare systems don’t typically fail where data is created, they fail where it needs to move. The biggest breakdowns happen between hospital systems, EHR platforms, labs, radiology, billing and external providers. In South Africa, this is compounded by a mix of public and private […]

By Hannes Wessels, South Africa General Manager at Binance Stablecoins are no longer a niche instrument tucked away in crypto trading desks. They have evolved into critical financial infrastructure that is reshaping how money moves, how value is stored, and how digital assets create real economic value today. Increasingly, this evolution is unfolding at the intersection […]

Checker has raised $8 million in equity seed funding to expand its stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Key points Main story TD Africa, in collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), operated by Selectium, has hosted a high-level partner engagement forum focused on the future of enterprise networking and infrastructure transformation. The event brought together key technology partners to examine how organisations can build faster, smarter, and more secure network systems capable of […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

In today's edition: Yango to expand across Africa || Kenyan High Court freezes Vodacom-Safaricom deal || Pick n Pay sells part of its stake in Boxer || Toyota launches first EV in South Africa

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Table of contents 1. AI and Gemini 2. Google Search 3. Google Workspace and Productivity 4. Shopping 5. YouTube 6. Android and Hardware 7. Developer Tools 8. Google Play 9. Google AI Subscription Plan Changes Release Dates at a Glance Google held its annual developer conference, Google I/O 2026, on May 19 and 20 at […]

In the 1990s, when most Nigerian businesses still relied on paper files, fax machines, and office memos, Chuma Chukwujama was already convinced software was the future he should pursue.

Cloud9, a Kenyan digital bank, acquired ticketing platform M-Tickets in an all-stock deal valued at roughly KES 100 million ($773,000).

Global impact investor Lightrock has closed a USD 500 million fund, named Accelerate7, targeting growth-stage companies working on energy access across Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. The fund counts Shell, TotalEnergies, Equinor, and LGT Group among its investors. It will deploy tickets ranging from USD 10 million to USD 50 million into businesses […] The post Lightrock Closes $500M Accelerate7 Fund to Back Energy Access Startups appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Egyptian startup support platform GrowthLabs has acquired Startup Gate in a transaction valued at approximately EGP 35 million, equivalent to roughly USD 656,000. The deal merges GrowthLabs’ “Catalyst OS” backend, used by accelerators and incubators, with Startup Gate’s front-end founder-investor network. Startup Gate was founded in 2025 by Emmy Tawfik The combined platform is positioned […] The post Egypt’s GrowthLabs Acquires Startup Gate in $656K Deal appeared first on Tech In Africa.

The West African Development Bank (BOAD) and French development finance institution Proparco have signed a EUR 200 million cross-currency financing agreement targeting private sector expansion across the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). The deal, structured by advisory firm Galite, uses a euro-to-CFA franc cross-currency mechanism designed to expand local-currency lending, strengthen foreign exchange […] The post BOAD and Proparco Close EUR 200M Cross-Currency Deal for WAEMU Private Sector appeared first on Tech In Africa.