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MTN Eswatini and Lubane SACCO launch a 5 year device loan program giving cooperative members easy access to smartphones and data packages. MTN Eswatini has signed a major 5 year agreement with Lubane Savings and Credit Co-operative Society to help everyday cooperative members buy modern smartphones through easy monthly loan payments. The strategic partnership was […]
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Google launches Gemini 4 Argon, a smart AI model that automatically finds computer bugs, writes code, and stops hackers. Google has officially introduced its newest, most intelligent AI tool, Gemini 4 Argon, designed to handle heavy-duty programming and defend online systems against hackers. Google formally presented the powerful new model on September 30, 2026, marking […]
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PiggyVest confirms customer transaction delays are caused by temporary network downtime at the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System. Popular Nigerian savings and financial technology platform PiggyVest has explained that recent delays experienced by customers trying to send, deposit, or withdraw money are caused by temporary network downtime at the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System. The official explanation […]
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Federal Government launches NIPOST digital postcode system, assigning a unique 11-character code to every building in Nigeria. The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigerian Postal Service(NIPOST), has officially launched the National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System across all thirty-six states and the Federal Capital Territory(FCT). The nationwide rollout went live on October 1, 2026, giving […]
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Meta appeals a High Court ruling stopping the forced tracking of Facebook and Instagram users in Nigeria for online targeted advertisements. Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has filed a formal appeal against a major Nigerian court ruling that stops the company from forcing users to accept behavioral advertisement tracking. The legal appeal challenge […]
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NCC and major network operators start giving 100MB daily free data to five million public school students for online learning across Nigeria. Nigeria’s telecom regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC), has joined hands with major phone network operators to start giving free internet data to five million students across the country. The official nationwide rollout began […]
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Airtel Money sets its London stock price at £1.96 per share, valuing the African mobile payment company at £5.3 billion. Airtel Mobile Commerce, the popular financial technology division behind the Airtel Money service, has officially set the starting price for its new public stock sale at £1.96 per share. The major announcement came on October […]
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Web3Bridge closes its popular 16 week Web3 training program in Nigeria after seven years of training thousands of African tech developers. Leading African blockchain training school Web3Bridge has officially closed down its flagship learning program after 7 years of teaching thousands of young people across the continent how to build crypto products and web applications. […]
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GTCO non-banking businesses made ₦15.94 billion profit in six months, with HabariPay doubling its earnings to ₦7.81 billion. Guaranty Trust Holding Company(GTCO) has shared its financial report for the first six months of 2026. The report shows that the company is making a lot of money from businesses that are not regular bank branches. The […]
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Public Complaints Commission summons inDrive after 2,000 drivers complain about high charges and unfair working rules in Lagos. The government rights agency, the Public Complaints Commission (PCC), has launched a major official investigation into popular ride-hailing company inDrive following a joint petition signed by 2,000 commercial drivers across Lagos State. The government body made the […]
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