One moment, you’re scrolling through memes about vibe-coding your own SaaS killer. The next, you’re watching an AI founder launch their product live to…
You’ve seen the tweet. “I just finished my free trial… time to make another Gmail account.” It’s not an isolated user behavior; it’s a…
The AI job panic is loud in Silicon Valley. In Lagos, Nairobi, and Johannesburg, the structure of the problem is different. Here, AI is…
I’ve spent the past year covering funding rounds, startup launches, and digital expansion across Africa. This week, while reviewing projections that Africa’s digital economy…
MTN Group has agreed to acquire full ownership of IHS Towers in a deal valued at approximately $6.2 billion, marking one of the most…
MTN Nigeria has launched free high-speed WiFi at major Nigerian airports in partnership with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), marking a shift…
In early January 2026, Ryan Beiermeister walked out of OpenAI for the last time. She had spent years helping shape how ChatGPT handled its…
Gabon has suspended access to major social media platforms nationwide, disrupting digital communication and exposing how dependent startups and creators have become on privately…
Africa’s tech ecosystem is scaling fast. From Lagos fintech infrastructure processing millions of API calls daily to Nairobi agritech platforms coordinating fragmented supply chains,…
When Jumia hit the New York Stock Exchange in 2019, the pitch to global investors was as bold as the continent itself: “The Amazon…
TL;DR: The Great Nigerian X Payout Freeze The News: Between February 10–14, 2026, X (formerly Twitter) paused payouts for an estimated 80% to 90% of monetised Nigerian accounts…
Video Editing: The Best Skill for the “Non-Techy” Beginner If you followed the first part of this series, you know the drill: we aren’t…
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