How the Nigerian life simulator Lagos Life game works

See how Lagos Life let players work, earn money, rent homes and build virtual lives in Lagos.

The CBN announced a fintech licence shake-up in 2026, the process began a year earlier

In January 2026, a CBN director, Yemi Solaja told the Committee of Heads of Banks' Operations conference in Lagos that institutions including Moniepoint MFB, OPay, and Kuda Bank had already been upgraded.

Kenyan fintech Cloud9 gets $500k as part of its ongoing pre-seed round

Founded by former YC-backed founders, Cloud9 gets $500,000 from Alliance as part of an ongoing pre-seed round.

How AI & global chip shortages are driving up smartphone prices in Nigeria

Nigeria was selected by the GSMA and its Handset Affordability Coalition for pilots aimed at expanding access to affordable 4G smartphones. 

Glovo Nigeria’s managing director steps down after three years

Lamide Akinola, Glovo Nigeria's managing director, moves on after a three-year tenure.

Tech events you shouldn’t miss this October

A list of events tech professionals and enthusiasts could attend in October 2026.

Lagos Life: The Nigerian Developer Behind The Game That Hit 1M Users in Three Days

Nigerian developer Shalom Mathew built Lagos Life in under 12 hours. The game hit 1M users in three days and is now becoming a gaming company.

Adora Nwodo on building a career in tech, losing a dream job, and starting again

Adora Nwodo started coding at seven. Now, with over 10 years building an engineering career, she talks about the skills, privileges, sacrifices, and challenges in her journey.

Leatherback rebrands to Foren two months after Zedcrest acquisition

Two months after getting acquired by Zedcrest Group, Leatherback is rebranding to Foren, targeting businesses that need cross-border financial services.

Inside the $178M+ September 2026 Surge In African Tech Funding

In September 2026, the ecosystem deployed over $178.3 million across 33 recorded transactions. Here is what this looks like

Africa’s AI policy cannot be separated from its industrial policy

Africa’s AI future will depend on more than technology. Investments in infrastructure, skills and strong institutions will determine who benefits and who is left behind.

Different Ways to Use ChatGPT For Free Without Paying A Subscription

Know the different ways to use ChatGPT for free without paying for a personal subscription.