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Luno launches crypto prediction market in Nigeria to capitalise on evolving trading behaviours

Luno launches crypto prediction market in Nigeria to capitalise on evolving trading behaviours

Luno, the Africa-founded global cryptocurrency exchange, has today unveiled a structured Crypto Prediction Markets product in Nigeria. Powered… The post Luno launches

Nigus and Elmirate to invest $200 million in Nigeria’s defence tech

Nigus and Elmirate to invest $200 million in Nigeria’s defence tech

Nigus International Investment Limited and Elmirate Investment LLC have signed a strategic agreement to invest up to $200… The post Nigus and Elmirate to invest

OPay introduces XtraCova, a new security protection layer for digital payments

OPay introduces XtraCova, a new security protection layer for digital payments

Demonstrating its long-term commitment to Nigeria’s digital economy and regulatory compliance, OPay has launched XtraCova, an innovative funds… The post OPay introduces

Vodacom launches M-Pesa tap-to-pay in Tanzania, a boost for Africa’s digital payments

Vodacom launches M-Pesa tap-to-pay in Tanzania, a boost for Africa’s digital payments

Vodacom has introduced a tap-to-pay feature on its M-Pesa platform in Tanzania, becoming the first of its kind… The post Vodacom launches M-Pesa tap-to-pay in Tanzania

Top 10 social media platforms for women building in tech in 2026

Top 10 social media platforms for women building in tech in 2026

In tech, nobody actually builds alone. Behind many successful careers is a video tutorial that clarified a difficult… The post Top 10 social media platforms for

IHS Towers Nigeria posts $269.1m revenue, 3502 site exits in Q4’25

IHS Towers Nigeria posts $269.1m revenue, 3502 site exits in Q4’25

IHS Towers, a global leader in shared communications infrastructure, has recorded a $269.1 million in revenue in Nigeria… The post IHS Towers Nigeria posts $269

Philip Sokoya built Payscribe to solve the problem other fintech founders shouldn’t bother about

Philip Sokoya built Payscribe to solve the problem other fintech founders shouldn’t bother about

Philip Sokoya was a senior software engineer who kept asking himself a simple question. How does airtime purchase… The post Philip Sokoya built Payscribe to solve

Facebook doubles down on original creators, removed 20 million impersonator accounts in 2025

Facebook doubles down on original creators, removed 20 million impersonator accounts in 2025

Facebook has announced sweeping changes to how it prioritizes content, rewarding original creators with greater reach and monetization… The post Facebook doubles

Nigerian artists earned over ₦60 billion from Spotify alone in 2025

Nigerian artists earned over ₦60 billion from Spotify alone in 2025

Nigerian artists generated over ₦60 billion in revenue from Spotify alone in 2025, marking a massive 140% increase… The post Nigerian artists earned over ₦60 billion

Compliance is the New Currency of Nigerian Banking

Compliance is the New Currency of Nigerian Banking

Written by James Edeh, Head of Compliance, FairMoney Microfinance Bank The post Compliance is the New Currency of Nigerian Banking first appeared on Technext.