Samsung to Unveil Galaxy S25 Edge on May 12: Slim Design, 200MP Camera, and Premium Features Samsung has officially confirmed that it will unveil the Galaxy S25 Edge during a virtual Unpacked event on… TechCity

What SEC Recognition Means for Africa’s Crypto Future By Oke Umurhohwo, Head of Marketing, Zap Africa In a landmark development that marks a turning point for… TechCity

Internet consumption in Nigeria experienced a marginal decline following the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) approval of a 50 per cent hike in telecom tariffs in January 2025. According to data from the NCC, national internet usage dropped from a record-high 1 million terabytes (TB) in January to 893,054.80 TB in February. Although usage rebounded to […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the launch of the National Identity Management Commission’s (NIMC) NIN Authentication (NINAuth) service, designed to provide secure and seamless identity verification nationwide. This was disclosed in Lagos on Tuesday through a statement by NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Kayode Adegoke. According to Adegoke, the Presidency has also […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Airtel Africa has entered into a strategic agreement with SpaceX to leverage its Starlink satellite technology in a bid to expand high-speed internet access across the continent, particularly in remote and underserved areas. The partnership will enable Airtel, which serves over 163 million subscribers across multiple African countries, to utilise Starlink’s low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Nigeria Responds to Meta’s Exit Threat, Says Departure Won’t Erase $290M Liabilities Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has fired back at Meta following the tech giant’s warning… TechCity

Meta Threatens to Shut Down Facebook and Instagram in Nigeria Over $290M in Fines Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has warned that it could shut down its services… TechCity

Microsoft Raises Prices for Xbox Consoles, Controllers, and Games Worldwide Microsoft is increasing the recommended retail pricing of its Xbox consoles, accessories, and select games globally, with significant… TechCity

How to Reduce Motion Sickness on Your iPhone If you feel dizzy or uncomfortable while using your iPhone, you’re not alone. Some users experience motion sickness… TechCity

Google Accelerator, Meta AI App, Bankly Acquisition & More This week in tech: AI is taking center stage—fueling startups, reshaping personal assistants, and even reimagining how we… TechCity

C-One Ventures Acquires Nigerian Fintech Bankly Investment firm C-One Ventures has fully acquired Nigerian fintech startup Bankly, a licensed microfinance bank, as part of… TechCity

Meta AI Could Soon Introduce Paid Tier, Following ChatGPT and Gemini Meta is preparing to launch a paid tier for its Meta AI assistant, joining the ranks of OpenAI’s… TechCity

Google Accelerator Africa 2025: Boost Your AI Startup with Equity-Free Support Empowering AI-Driven Innovation Across Africa TechCity

CBN Fines Paystack ₦250M Over Alleged Regulatory Breach with Zap App The Central Bank of Nigeria has slammed a ₦250 million (approx. $190,000) fine on Paystack,, for allegedly operating… TechCity

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has posted a profit after tax of N133.7 billion for the first quarter of 2025, marking its first return to profitability since 2023. The development signals a turnaround for Nigeria’s largest telecommunications operator, which had faced consecutive quarterly losses despite robust revenue performance. The company, which boasts a subscriber base of […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Telecommunication services disrupted in Kogi State are expected to be fully restored by Wednesday following the resolution of a compliance dispute between MTN Nigeria and the state government. Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Gbenga Adebayo, confirmed the development in an interview with PUNCH Online on Tuesday, stating that all […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Meet the itel A90: The Only Colorful & Durable Smartphone You Can Get for Under 100,000 Naira. In a world where smartphones are becoming increasingly expensive, the new itel A90 is a breath of fresh… TechCity

Duolingo Plans To Replace Contractors With AI Duolingo, the world’s most popular language-learning app, is taking a bold leap into the future by adopting an… TechCity

Following the suspension of MTN operations in Kogi State, rival telecom giants Globacom and Airtel have intensified efforts to capture an estimated 1.5 million displaced subscribers, triggering a fierce competition for market dominance in the state. The development stems from an ongoing dispute between MTN Nigeria and the Kogi State Government, which culminated in a […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Meta Launches Edits: A New Video Creation App Aiming at the Short-Form Market If you’ve ever felt limited by mobile editing tools, you’re not alone. Meta’s new app, Edits, enters the… TechCity

Flutterwave, Yellow Card Join Circle Payments Network to Boost Global Stablecoin Payments Africa’s leading payment company, Flutterwave, and crypto exchange Yellow Card have joined 25 other global payment platforms under… TechCity

How to Spot and Avoid Fake Apps on Play Store The Google Play Store is home to millions of apps, but not all of them are safe. Fake… TechCity

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This Week in Tech: Privacy, AI, and Bold Power Plays The tech space didn’t take a break this week. From Meta launching a new creator-focused editing app to… TechCity

The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an interim forfeiture order for 73 properties and thousands of digital and household items seized in connection with a cybercrime and money laundering syndicate allegedly led by Chinese nationals. Justice Deinde Dipeolu issued the ruling on April 23, 2025, following an ex parte motion filed by the […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Interswitch Group, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has reinforced its commitment to harnessing a robust talent pool by empowering the Nigerian workforce to pursue personal and professional success. The company affirmed this as it announced the Interswitch Career Fair 4.0 set to hold at the Landmark Event Centre, in Victoria […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Interswitch Group, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has reinforced its commitment to harnessing a robust talent pool by empowering the Nigerian workforce to pursue personal and professional success. The company affirmed this as it announced the Interswitch Career Fair 4.0 set to hold at the Landmark Event Centre, in Victoria […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Advanced Chat Privacy on WhatsApp: What It Does and Why You Should Turn It On Have you ever held back from saying something important in a WhatsApp group because you weren’t sure who… TechCity

The Future of Digital Transformation in Traditional Industries By Razzaq Onotu, CBAP® | Strategic Product Leader in Fintech, Healthcare & Digital Innovation In recent times, you… TechCity

OpenAI’s New Image Generator Model Expands to Adobe, Figma, and More OpenAI’s advanced image generator, known for producing Studio Ghibli-style art and surreal doll-like visuals, is now available to… TechCity

Microsoft Expands Xbox Cloud Gaming to LG Smart TVs Microsoft is continuing its mission to bring Xbox gaming to every screen. Starting today, Xbox Cloud Gaming is… TechCity

OpenAI Is Interested in Buying Chrome if Google Is Forced to Sell OpenAI could be a potential buyer of Google Chrome if the US Department of Justice (DOJ) succeeds in… TechCity

Google Fi Launches Cheaper Unlimited Plan and Boosts Data on Existing Tiers Google Fi is rolling out a more affordable wireless plan for budget-conscious users. Called Unlimited Essentials, the new… TechCity

Amid surging internet consumption and rising demand for localised cloud services, Nigeria’s data centre operators are committing over $630 million to expand infrastructure and close the country’s capacity gap. Between 2019 and January 2025, Nigeria’s average monthly internet usage ballooned by 699.79 percent, reaching over 1 million terabytes, according to industry data. The explosive growth […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Google Found Guilty of Illegal Monopoly in Ad Tech Market in DOJ Antitrust Case The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has won a major antitrust lawsuit against Google, with a federal judge… TechCity

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