MultiChoice Group announces a 50% decline in trading profit for the financial year ending March 31, 2025, signaling a tough year ahead for the African entertainment giant. The company revealed in a recent update that its reported trading profit is…
Meta, the company behind Instagram, has launched Instagram teen accounts in Nigeria. This new move is all about making Instagram safer and more positive for young people in the country. As more Nigerian teens join Instagram, Meta wants to make…
PiggyVest, one of Nigeria’s leading digital savings and investment platforms, has launched a new feature called ‘Wellness Check’ to check up on inactive users. This move is part of PiggyVest’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and accessibility of users’…
Sierra Leone is launching its first 5G network, and it’s making headlines for a good reason: this new 5G network will be powered by renewable energy. This bold move marks a major step forward for both technology and sustainability in…
The Tanzanian government has shut down access to the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) due to the presence of widespread pornographic content on the platform. This decision was officially confirmed by Tanzania’s Information Minister, Jerry Silaa, who…
TikTok has introduced exciting new features that give Nigerians more control over what they see on their ‘For You’ feed. These updates make it easier for users to explore their interests, find new creators, and personalize their TikTok experience like…
Starting June 3, 2025, Nigerian banks will start deducting USSD charges directly from customers’ mobile airtime instead of their bank accounts. This is a new rule from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) that changes how people pay for USSD banking…
Africa’s fastest-growing fintech company, Moniepoint Inc., has made a major move by securing a 78% stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank, a Kenyan-based financial institution. This big step was given the green light by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK), which…
Popular streaming service Netflix has once again increased its subscription prices in Nigeria. Starting from July 4, 2025, the cost of watching your favorite shows and movies on Netflix will be higher. The Premium plan, which used to cost ₦7,000…
Microsoft lays off more than 300 employees again, just a few weeks after its biggest job cuts in years. On Monday, the company told over 300 workers that their jobs were ending. This is part of Microsoft’s plan to save…
