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Google’s annual I/O developer conference is a hub for exciting product updates. This year, “The Android Show: I/O Edition” offered an early preview of Android’s future. Packed with groundbreaking news, these updates will transform our Android interactions. Android, the world’s most popular OS with over 3 billion active devices, continues to innovate, bringing practical benefits and new possibilities. For people in Nigeria, these advancements promise easier, safer, and more personal digital lives driven by Gemini Intelligence. From handing off your to-do list to unbreakable theft protection, dive into how Android’s 12 latest offerings will empower users across the continent: 1.…

As families across the world celebrate Mother’s Day, QNET is shifting the spotlight away from generic bouquets and onto the tireless energy that mothers pour into their families every single day. “We call them Mom, but their resumes read more like a Chief Operating Officer, Wellness Director, and 24/7 Crisis Manager rolled into one,” QNET said in a press release. The reality, however, is that even the strongest engines need maintenance. In the modern world, having it all often feels like doing it all until you’re running on empty. The statistics in Nigeria paint a sobering picture of the pressure…

By Martin Ekpeke The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has declared that the era of poor network quality in Nigeria must come to an end. In a comprehensive statement issued on Tuesday, the Minister asserted that the Federal Government has successfully addressed the structural and economic bottlenecks that previously hindered the industry, placing the responsibility for immediate service improvement squarely on the shoulders of telecommunications providers. Dr. Tijani revealed that recent government reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies, the floating of the naira, and the controversial but necessary allowance for tariff adjustments, have stabilized…

For years, Africa’s financial story has been told through one statistic: millions of people remain unbanked. But that framing may already be outdated. The more interesting question today is not whether Africans have bank accounts. It is whether banking itself is quietly becoming optional. Across parts of Africa, people are beginning to interact with money without ever touching a traditional bank in the way previous generations did, and stablecoins are at the centre of that shift. Most people still think stablecoins are “crypto” that is the wrong framework. Speculation is not the real story here. Infrastructure is. A stablecoin is…

By Ivie Abiamuwe Nigeria’s economic resilience has historically been driven by its nano and micro-enterprises, ranging from roadside kiosks to rapidly growing digital vendors. These businesses play a critical role in driving economic activity, generating employment, and fostering community stability nationwide. These nano and micro-businesses form the bedrock of the country’s economic drive. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) account for approximately 96% of businesses in Nigeria, contributing nearly 48% to the national GDP and employing over 80% of the workforce. Yet, despite their fundamental importance, many of these businesses operate without…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has made it clear that the surge in investor interest in Nigerian startups isn’t accidental. Rather, it is a direct result of a maturing digital backbone. This was the position of the Director General of NITDA, Mal. Kashifu Inuwa at the Africa Fintech Foundry Ecosystem Roundtable 7.0. He noted that the narrative surrounding Nigerian tech is shifting from speculative hype to a focus on foundational strength, as Nigeria’s startup ecosystem is becoming an irresistible destination for global and local capital. Inuwa, represented by Muhammad Aminu, Special Assistant on Digital Transformation at NITDA, redefined…

By Martin Ekpeke As the global race for Artificial Intelligence (AI) dominance accelerates, experts are issuing a blunt warning to African leaders: shift from megawatt thinking to gigawatt scaling, or risk being left behind in the digital dark ages. The clarion call comes ahead of African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, where the AI and Data Center Track is set to dominate the agenda. The core message is clear: the incremental power planning that has defined the continent’s energy strategy for decades is fundamentally incompatible with the massive, concentrated energy appetites of modern AI. While Africa possesses some of the world’s…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has formally petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to investigate the alleged diversion or mismanagement of ₦26.9 billion at the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF). The allegations stem from the 2022 Auditor-General’s Report, published in September 2025, which highlights systemic financial failures and breaches of public trust within the agency. SERAP has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to initiate a probe and begin recovery efforts before the organization considers legal action. SERAP Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare emphasized that access to the internet is an enabler of fundamental human rights, and the failure…

Airtel Africa plc has reported a landmark financial performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, characterized by a significant increase in profitability and record-breaking customer acquisitions. The telecommunications giant saw its Profit After Tax soar to $813 million, more than doubling the $328 million recorded in the previous year. This resurgence was driven by robust operational growth and a favorable swing in foreign exchange impacts, turning a previous $179 million loss into a $127 million gain. The company’s customer-first digital strategy led to its highest-ever net additions, increasing the total customer base to 183.5 million. Notably, data has…

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has received a resounding vote of confidence from tech industry leaders and policymakers following its successful 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos recently. The assembly, which drew a diverse group of members, industry giants, and civil society representatives, celebrated NiRA’s operational resilience while sparking a national conversation on the urgent need for policy frameworks to accelerate the adoption of the .ng country code top-level domain (ccTLD). During the proceedings, members praised NiRA’s leadership for maintaining a stable and secure registry despite fluctuating global and local economic conditions. Stakeholders emphasized that the .ng…