Nigerian and African tech news: startups, fintech, telecoms, gadgets, AI and policy.
The Infinix Hot 60 Pro+ weighs just 155g, has a bright 144Hz AMOLED, stereo speakers, IP65 and reliable cameras for about $190.
Kenya's regulator logged 11.12 billion cyber threat events in the year to June 2026, up 29%, with DDoS attacks up 114%.
The Galaxy S26 improves battery life and adds AI and video features, but its cameras and 25W charging trail rivals at the same price.
The zero-fee, app-only bank covered its costs for the first time in August 2026, with 275,000 direct customers and a new partner-banking model.
The Phone (4a) Pro adds an aluminium unibody, a 144Hz screen, a faster chip and Glyph Matrix, but the cheaper Phone (4a) is nearly as good.
Thally watches a product's code changes, finds every doc, help article and example affected, and opens ready-made updates for the team to approve.
The Galaxy A17 5G has a nice design, a decent main camera, great selfies, six OS updates and microSD, but the 4GB version felt laggy.
Nigerian startup Bloccpay runs payroll and invoicing for remote workers using stablecoins, and has processed over $400,000 while still in private beta.
Samsung's new wide Fold has a comfortable cover screen, a 4:3 inner display and flagship speed, but it is very expensive and has no telephoto.
The US DFC's biggest-ever equity deal for WIOCC and an EXIM loan to Africell show who is funding Africa's internet backbone, and why.
The Nothing Phone (4a) combines a distinctive Glyph design, clean software and a 3.5x periscope zoom, but it is only IP64 and not the fastest.
It is the first bank based in East or Central Africa with direct access to China's yuan payment system, promising faster, cheaper payments for traders.
