Top smartphones launched this April from Samsung, Oppo, Vivo and Realme

April has delivered some devices that caught our attention from Samsung, Oppo, Vivo, and Realme.

BREAKING: Access corp’s fintech arm, Hydrogen, reports 10x profit surge

This represents an almost tenfold increase compared to the ₦161 million profit recorded in 2023.

BREAKING: CBEX Ponzi investment platform collapses, leaving investors $12 million poorer

The CBEX Ponzi scheme operated for nearly two years, promising 100% returns in 30 days through an alleged AI-powered trading platform. Despite SEC warnings about unregistered platforms, thousands of Nigerians invested before accounts were frozen or emptied.

BREAKING: Moniepoint launches remittance product

“We are using pricing as a pull factor. We want people to try the product because it’s affordable and stay because it works,” said Moniepoint’s CEO, Tosin Eniolorunda

Nigeria’s inflation accelerates to 24.23% post-rebasing

Headline inflation increased to 24.23% in March, up from 23.18% in February 2025, reflecting a balance between moderating and upward pressures.

“If you’re not registered with SEC, you’re illegal,” Nigerian govt to fintechs

The desire to fast-track digital asset licensing and registration is slowly becoming a core mandate for Agama in 2025.

Condia Insider: The ripple effects of Trump’s tariff play

Trump’s new tariffs could shake investor confidence, slow exports, and create uncertainty for African tech startups.

Who did Transsion make the ₦225,000 ($138) Realme C75 for?

The Realme C75 might be the toughest budget phone of 2025—but why does a ₦225,000 device need IP69 protection more than, say, an audio jack? We take a closer look at who this phone is for, and what Realme’s real priorities might be.

Level Up: What Bukayo Ewuoso learned by taking the long road to Leadership

Bukayo Ewuoso, Head of Business at Pisi, reflects on his journey to leadership, sharing the pivotal moments and decisions that shaped his career.

Which Oppo phone is worth your money right now?

We've ranked all the Oppo smartphones worth spending on in 2025, and apparently, you need a Find series in your bag. 

VBank rebounds to profitability with ₦366 million in 2024

VFD Microfinance Bank's positive performance contributed to a wider recovery for its parent company, VFD Group Plc, which also rebounded to profitability after a ₦750 million ($471,824) loss in the previous year.

US tariffs could derail Africa’s telecom growth, MTN CEO warns

MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita has warned that new US tariffs on telecom equipment could increase infrastructure costs and slow network expansion across Africa.