Nigerian and African tech news: startups, fintech, telecoms, gadgets, AI and policy.
News and analysis on startups, fintech, telecoms, gadgets, AI and policy in Nigeria and across Africa.
Uber stopped operating in Nigeria on 2 September after about 12 years. We look at why it left, what drivers were paid, and what riders can use instead.
Telecom subscriptions rose to 195.1 million in July and operators have built 8,526 new sites this year, but more than 5,000 fibre cuts are hurting network quality.
Aeon, which builds cyber defence tools for banks and infrastructure operators, has raised a $1 million pre-seed round led by defence-tech company Terra Industries.
Nigeria was Africa's second-largest startup funding market in H1 2026 behind Egypt, and arguably the strongest for equity once one huge Egyptian deal is excluded.
Fake, refurbished and stolen phones are common in Nigerian markets. Use these checks, from IMEI numbers to battery health, before you pay.
If your phone suddenly loses network for no reason, act fast. Here is how SIM swap fraud works in Nigeria and the steps that keep your money safe.
A .ng or .com.ng domain tells customers you are a Nigerian business. Here is how the system works, which extension to choose and how to avoid common mistakes.
If your business collects customers' names, phone numbers or payment details, the Nigeria Data Protection Act applies to you. Here is what it requires, in plain language.
A text message is not proof of payment. Learn how fake alerts, doctored receipts and POS tricks work, and simple habits that protect your shop.
