The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the fintech company Paystack have come together to make paying at airports much easier and faster. On August 28, 2025, they launched a new tap and pay card for payments at Lagos…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has decided to double the price of passports starting from September 1, 2025. This means the cost of getting or renewing a Nigerian passport will increase by 100%. The government says this price rise will…
TikTok has launched TikTok for Artists in Kenya, creating a big opportunity for musicians and their teams in the country. This new tool comes after TikTok introduced it globally earlier this year. TikTok for Artists in Kenya is made to…
Kenya’s Poa Internet secures $4m to improve Internet in underserved communities, bringing hope to many people who have struggled to get a good connection. Poa Internet, a popular Kenyan internet service provider, recently got $4 million in debt funding with…
As Nigeria gets ready for the 2027 General Elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made it easier for everyone to register to vote, check their details, and collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) using the INEC online portal.…
Ethiopia’s big phone company, Ethio Telecom, is planning to grow its income a lot by next year. The boss of the company, Frehiwot Tamiru, said that Ethio Telecom eyes 45.5% revenue growth by June 2026. This means the company hopes…
Kenya is among 11 countries in the EU $118M broadband project that promises to bring better internet to many people across Africa. This is great news because it means more schools, homes, and communities in Kenya and other countries will…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is investigating 1,369 Nigerian companies for privacy breaches, and this is a big deal. It’s the toughest action the NDPC has taken since the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) became law in 2023. The…
HFC Limited appoints Anita Chege as Director of Innovation & Digital Transformation, and many people are excited about what this means for the future of the bank. This new role shows how serious HFC Limited is about growing its digital…
Ghana secures $100M investment to first AI-Powered Agri Hub, bringing exciting changes to farming in the country and across Africa. This $100 million investment from Degas Limited, a big agri-tech company, will help Ghana become Africa’s first AI-powered agricultural hub.…
