Ride-hailing drivers seek 5% commission in petition against Uber, Bolt, InDrive and Lagride

Lagos drivers demand a 5% commission cap from Uber, Bolt, and others, seeking insurance and welfare reforms amid Nigeria’s worsening gig economy crisis.

After a decade, Careem ends Pakistan ride service this July

The same app that helped Pakistan leap into digital mobility now signals how far that momentum has stalled.

Pesa acquires UK EMI, Authoripay Emoney to begin Europe expansion

At the end of 2024, Pesa completed the acquisition of Authoripay Emoney Ltd, a UK FCA-licensed e-money issuer (EMI). Here is what it means.

Starlink launches in Guinea-Bissau, one of Africa’s least connected nations

Starlink is now live in Guinea-Bissau, delivering satellite internet to one of West Africa’s least connected nations.

CAR sets June 21 date for tokenised land sale

Central African Republic confirms June 21 launch for its "controversial" land tokenisation project using the $CAR memecoin.

Winich Farms raises extension round from DisrupTech Ventures  

Winich Farms raises six-figure funding from DisrupTech Ventures to expand agri-fintech services for over 180,000 Nigerian farmers.

3 simple fixes to stop Galaxy Store Ads on your Samsung phone

Samsung’s ads on One UI 6 and above affect millions worldwide, including data-sensitive regions. Learn 3 ways to disable them to reclaim a cleaner phone.

itel City 100: Sleek, light, and built for everyday use

This review breaks down what the itel City 100 offers, where it holds up, and where it falls short, so you can decide if it’s the right budget pick for 2025.

Why AI adoption in Nigeria isn’t just a tech problem

In the race to build Africa’s future, the biggest hurdle isn’t money or infrastructure. It’s a deeply ingrained belief that we’re better off not touching things that seem to be working.

Nigeria’s inflation cools to 22.97% in May as food risks mount

Nigeria's headline inflation has decelerated for the second time consecutively in the month of May

How open banking will change how fintechs manage API integrations with banks

Even though fintechs have made impressive strides in Nigeria’s financial ecosystem, there are serious challenges with how they currently access bank data.

LemFi acquires UK card issuer, Pillar to offer credit to immigrants

LemFi acquires UK-based Pillar to launch migrant credit cards, expanding beyond remittances and fast-tracking financial inclusion for immigrants.