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Claude Opus 4.7 launch

Artificial Intelligence

Anthropic Releases Claude Opus 4.7, Its Most Capable Publicly Available AI Model

by Kingsley Okeke

Anthropic has released Claude Opus 4.7, the latest upgrade to its flagship model line, and the improvements are aimed squarely...

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Remote work in Nigeria

How to Negotiate a Remote Salary as a Nigerian Professional

Peter Obi vs Atiku 2027

Peter Obi vs Atiku — But First, What’s the Technology Needed to Choose a Nigerian Presidential Candidate for a Party?

Isaac David Satlat’s Murder Puts Uber and Bolt Under Pressure for Safety Overhaul

Three Million Nigerians Are in the Gig Economy and That Says a Lot About Survival

Fintech News

Rwanda fintech hub gains ground as new law backs digital finance

FinTech & Digital Money

Rwanda fintech hub gains ground as new law backs digital finance

by Faith Amonimo

Rwanda is backing its fintech ambition with new virtual asset rules, stronger payment rails, and cross-border deals that give Kigali...

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The Cost of No Credit History: Inside Nigeria’s High Fintech Loan Rates

FinTech & Digital Money

The Cost of No Credit History: Inside Nigeria’s High Fintech Loan Rates

Tayo Oviosu. Global CEO of Paga

FinTech & Digital Money

Tayo Oviosu Steps Up as Group CEO, Paga Names Interim Nigeria Lead

Payment Gateway in Nigeria

FinTech & Digital Money

How to Choose a Payment Gateway for a Nigerian Online Business

Global News

Truecaller 500 million users

Truecaller Crosses 500 Million Users: Sets a New Global Standard for Trusted Communication

X creator revenue

While You Slept: Nikita Bier Wanted to Cut Your X Revenue. Then Elon Musk Stepped In.

Halter cow collar

This Startup Put a $2B Price Tag on a Cow Collar. Africa Has 300M Cattle and A Herdsmen Crisis Linked to It.

Apple introduces AirPods Max 2 with advanced features

Anthropic Academy free AI courses and certificates for developers, educators, and professionals

Anthropic Academy Now Offers 13 Free AI Courses with Certificates for Everyone

AI or Over-Hiring? Why Jack Dorsey Just Cut 40% of Block’s Workforce

AI or Over-Hiring? Why Jack Dorsey Just Cut 40% of Block’s Workforce

Tech Policy in Africa

Rwanda fintech hub gains ground as new law backs digital finance

FinTech & Digital Money

Rwanda fintech hub gains ground as new law backs digital finance

by Faith Amonimo

Rwanda is backing its fintech ambition with new virtual asset rules, stronger payment rails, and cross-border deals that give Kigali...

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CBN Orders Nigerian Banks to Come Clean on Cyber Readiness Within Three Weeks

CBN Orders Nigerian Banks to Come Clean on Cyber Readiness Within Three Weeks

Hakainde Hichilema, President of Zambia

Zambia flags AI-generated content as national security threat ahead of elections

Nigeria and Finland sign Memorandum of Understanding

Nigeria and Finland Sign Digital Economy MoU Covering Cybersecurity and Innovation

Filming Strangers in Nigeria Gets Clearer Rules as NDPC Warns Creators

Filming Strangers in Nigeria Gets Clearer Rules as NDPC Warns Creators

Exclusive Interviews

EXCLUSIVE: These 6 Women Entrepreneurs & Leaders Share What They’re Building, Their Journeys and How They’re Driving Impact

Exclusive Interviews

EXCLUSIVE: These 6 Women Entrepreneurs & Leaders Share What They’re Building, Their Journeys and How They’re Driving Impact

by Faith Amonimo

December 2, 2025

In this spotlight, we meet inspiring women leaders who are rewriting the rules. They are bold thinkers and builders who...

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The Super Medic Initiative

Exclusive Interviews

Inside the Mind of “The Super Medic”: How a Young Innovator Is Reimagining Health Tech in Nigeria

by Kingsley Okeke

December 1, 2025

Michael Adekunle is only in his second year of medical school, yet his footprint across public health, health-tech innovation and...

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Saheed Azeez Launches Advanced YarnGPT AI That Speaks Nigerian Languages With Authentic Accents

Exclusive Interviews

Saheed Azeez Launches Advanced YarnGPT AI That Speaks Nigerian Languages With Authentic Accents

by Faith Amonimo

November 25, 2025

Saheed Azeez has released the most powerful version of YarnGPT yet, and it does something no other AI can do...

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Techsoma Africa

Exclusive Interviews

How Lord Malcolm Is Building a One-Stop HR Ecosystem for the Diaspora via Betrworkr

by Kingsley Okeke

September 29, 2025

When Lord Malcolm founded Betrworkr, the goal was simple: connect world-class talent with opportunities. But he soon realised the gap...

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Exclusive: Peter Adeleke Reflects on His Guinness World Record for the Longest Leadership Lesson

Exclusive Interviews

Exclusive: Peter Adeleke Reflects on His Guinness World Record for the Longest Leadership Lesson

by Faith Amonimo

September 17, 2025

Peter Adeleke started having dreams about leading people when he was just a teenager in Nigeria. He would see himself...

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Artificial Intelligence

Claude Opus 4.7 launch

Artificial Intelligence

Anthropic Releases Claude Opus 4.7, Its Most Capable Publicly Available AI Model

Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi

Artificial Intelligence

Nigeria Customs Service Deploys AI to Close Revenue Leakages and Strengthen Fiscal Accountability

Intel and Origin Labs MoU

Artificial Intelligence

Intel and Origin Labs Partner to Scale AI Training Across Africa

pewbeam open source alternative

African Startup Ecosystem

Pewbeam Has an Open-Source Rival – and That’s a Threat Every AI Startup Should Take Seriously

Digital Apps, Tools & Software

Youtube and Instagram were found addictive in court

Apps, Gadgets, Tools & Softwares

US Jury Rules Instagram and YouTube Are Addictive by Design

Nikita Bier, Head of Product for X

Apps, Gadgets, Tools & Softwares

X’s New Region-Based Comment Filter Could Split the App Along Racial Lines

How washing machines work

Apps, Gadgets, Tools & Softwares

HOW EVERYDAY THINGS WORK:The Washing Machine For Beginners

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

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African Startup Ecosystem

Qualcomm’s 2026 Make in Africa Cohort: 10 Startups Building Deep Tech on the Continent

African Startup Ecosystem

Qualcomm’s 2026 Make in Africa Cohort: 10 Startups Building Deep Tech on the Continent

by Kingsley Okeke

Qualcomm has announced the 10 startups selected for the fourth edition of its Make in Africa Mentorship Programme, picking early-stage...

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pewbeam open source alternative

Pewbeam Has an Open-Source Rival – and That’s a Threat Every AI Startup Should Take Seriously

South African Startup Refiant Raises $5M to Make AI Burn Less Energy

South African Startup Refiant Raises $5M to Make AI Burn Less Energy

Cascador 2026 ScaleUp Program

Cascador opens a new path for growth-stage founders with its 2026 ScaleUp Program

GITEX Africa 2026

GITEX Africa 2026 Opens in Marrakech with Record Participation and a Bigger Moroccan Startup Push

E-commerce

E-Commerce

Chowdeck Launches Live Order Tracking for Nigerian Food Delivery Users

The Jumia Fortress Nigeria Strategy: Why the Amazon of Africa is Dying to Win the Country

African Startup Ecosystem

The Jumia Fortress Nigeria Strategy: Why the Amazon of Africa is Dying to Win the Country

February 19, 2026

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Claude Opus 4.7 launch

Artificial Intelligence

Anthropic Releases Claude Opus 4.7, Its Most Capable Publicly Available AI Model

by Kingsley Okeke

Anthropic has released Claude Opus 4.7, the latest upgrade to its flagship model line, and the improvements are aimed squarely...

Read more

Remote work in Nigeria

Opportunities, Careers & Learning

How to Negotiate a Remote Salary as a Nigerian Professional

by Kingsley Okeke

Landing a remote job with an international employer is only half the battle. The other half is negotiating the salary....

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Peter Obi vs Atiku 2027

News

Peter Obi vs Atiku — But First, What’s the Technology Needed to Choose a Nigerian Presidential Candidate for a Party?

by Ifeanyi Abraham

Nigeria’s most consequential political contest of 2026 is not happening in Abuja. It is not happening on Arise TV. It...

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Isaac David Satlat’s Murder Puts Uber and Bolt Under Pressure for Safety Overhaul

Reports

Three Million Nigerians Are in the Gig Economy and That Says a Lot About Survival

by Kingsley Okeke

When formal employment cannot keep up, Nigerians find another way. A new report from Bolt, conducted in partnership with research...

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Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi

Artificial Intelligence

Nigeria Customs Service Deploys AI to Close Revenue Leakages and Strengthen Fiscal Accountability

by Kingsley Okeke

Nigeria's Customs Service is going digital in its fight against revenue loss, and this time, it is bringing artificial intelligence...

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