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AI fraud threatens Africa fintech inclusion gains, EBC CEO David Barrett warns

AI fraud threatens Africa fintech inclusion gains, EBC CEO David Barrett warns

Africa’s fintech story is one of the most remarkable in global finance. More than 2.1 billion mobile money… The post AI fraud threatens Africa fintech inclusion

Tech Trivia with Gloria Chimelu, Crypto Writer at Investopedia

Tech Trivia with Gloria Chimelu, Crypto Writer at Investopedia

This is Technext’s weekly Women-in-tech trivia, a close-up series that spotlights the lives and personalities of female tech enthusiasts, professionals, and founders

Lagos eTax portal down as March 31 tax deadline looms

Lagos eTax portal down as March 31 tax deadline looms

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) eTax portal appears to be experiencing technical difficulties. This comes just… The post Lagos eTax portal down

Uber drivers in South Africa demand fare adjustment, reduced commission amid fuel price hike

Uber drivers in South Africa demand fare adjustment, reduced commission amid fuel price hike

Uber and Bolt drivers operating under the umbrella of the National e-hailing Federation of South Africa (NEFSA), have… The post Uber drivers in South Africa demand

NCC orders telcos to compensate subscribers for poor network service

NCC orders telcos to compensate subscribers for poor network service

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed mobile network operators to compensate subscribers for poor network quality. This… The post NCC orders

Is this the end of the recording studio? Inside Suno’s 7-million-song-a-day AI revolution

Is this the end of the recording studio? Inside Suno’s 7-million-song-a-day AI revolution

The value of the global recorded music industry reached $31.7 billion in 2025. Up 6.4% year-over-year, this marks… The post Is this the end of the recording studio

45 Nigerian students get ₦50m each under FG’s new Student Venture Capital grant

45 Nigerian students get ₦50m each under FG’s new Student Venture Capital grant

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Student Venture Capital Grant, disbursing ₦50 million each to 45 tertiary students… The post 45 Nigerian students get

Kenya halts automated traffic fines system after public backlash, court order

Kenya halts automated traffic fines system after public backlash, court order

Kenya has suspended its recently launched automated traffic fines system due to legal challenges and public confusion. The… The post Kenya halts automated traffic

Google rolls out Search Live globally, powered by new Gemini 3.1 Flash Live AI model

Google rolls out Search Live globally, powered by new Gemini 3.1 Flash Live AI model

Google has expanded its real-time conversational search feature, Search Live, to users worldwide, marking a major push into… The post Google rolls out Search Live

Sun King moves big on Ethiopia with $150 Million solar investment

Sun King moves big on Ethiopia with $150 Million solar investment

Sun King, the world’s largest off-grid solar company, plans to invest up to $150 million in Ethiopia by… The post Sun King moves big on Ethiopia with $150 Million