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Instagram’s Silent War on African Creatives
When you scroll through an Instagram feed and see vibrant artwork, up-and-coming fashion designers, bold photographers…
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When Startups Collapse, Employees Pay the Price
In October, a LinkedIn post by Anthony Buchi , a former employee of Nigerian technology company Prunedge , caught the …
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A Beginner’s Guide to Cryptocurrency in Nigeria: Understanding Digital Assets Without the Hype
Cryptocurrency. For many Nigerians, that word means one of two things: fast money or big trouble. Some see it as the p…
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Consumer Tech
Naija Tech Hacks: Study Smarter, Not Harder
Studying the Naija Way Being a student in Nigeria is a hustle on its own. Between early morning lectures, endless ass…
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Consumer Tech
Social Media is Quietly Turning Into a Subscription Service
For years, Snapchat has pitched itself as the Fun app, fleeting moments. Snaps disappear, stories expire, and memori…
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The Environmental Cost of AI Data Centers in Africa
In Lagos, just outside the bustle of Victoria Island, a sleek new data center stands tall with glass walls and cooling…
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Why PayU’s Exit from Kenya Highlights the Complex Future of Global Payments in Africa
In August 2025, PayU confirmed the closure of its Kenyan operations and entered liquidation after six years in the mar…
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Social Media Is Africa’s New TV
Television once had a firm grip on African culture. Families tuned in for soap operas, Nollywood blockbusters, or the …
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Smartphones Keep Getting Pricier While Real Innovation Slows Down
There was a time when new phone launches felt magical. Apple’s iPhone turned the mobile into a pocket computer. Samsun…
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The New Face of Nigerian Scams
For decades, “Yahoo Yahoo” defined Nigeria’s scam culture: poorly written emails promising fortunes, fake inheritance n…
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How Nigeria’s VAT From Global Tech Giants Could Transform Its Digital Future
When Nigeria introduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on non-resident digital service providers like Facebook, Amazon, and Netf…
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