TechCabal
CBN gives banks 21 days to grade their cyber defences
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is tightening the screws on cybersecurity, and this time, it wants the industry to grade itself first. In a circular […]
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Tech Nova Ghana
Nigeria Central Bank Announces Pilot Program for Virtual Asset Service Providers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched a pilot program for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) as part of its ongoing efforts to regulate digital […]
TechCabal
Nigerians used 1.26 million terabytes of data in February, down from January
Nigerians consumed a total of 1.26 million terabytes of Internet data in February 2026, averaging about 45,000 terabytes per day, according to the latest Nigerian Communications […]
Tech Nova Ghana
Akuna Wallet Joins Bank of Ghana Sandbox to Slash Creator Fees
Akuna Wallet, a financial platform co-founded through a partnership between the Akuna Group, founded by Sir Idris Elba, and the Stellar Development Foundation, has officially entered […]
Tech Nova Ghana
National Communication Authority To “Strip” 5G Exclusivity from Next Gen Infraco
The National Communications Authority (NCA) is moving to strip Next-Gen Infraco (NGIC) of its 5G exclusivity in Ghana, signaling a major shift in the country’s telecommunications […]
TechCabal
Airtel’s SmartCash hits 3 million users in Nigeria’s mobile money push
SmartCash Payment Service Bank (PSB), Airtel Nigeria’s financial services arm, has crossed nearly three million active users as it doubles down on a zero-fee banking model […]
TechCabal
Mansa targets Nigeria’s streaming boom with vertical dramas
Mansa, a global streaming platform for culture-inspired content, has debuted in Nigeria with a new vertical streaming feature designed for smartphone viewing. With the new feature, […]
Korea Tech Today
South Korea Approves Google’s Export of High-Precision Map Data After Two-Decade Standoff
Policy Shift Balances National Security, Market Competition and Trade Pressure South Korea’s government has agreed to let Google move detailed map data to servers outside the […]
Techpoint Africa
AI’s chip rush could push smartphone prices out of reach for Nigerians
Peter Sokunbi of Neradon Integrated Services already sees phones becoming significantly more expensive in Nigeria. Based on his market observations since December 2025, he predicts that […]