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Unfiltered AI or Digital Harm? How Grok Is Fueling a Rise in Non-Consensual Deepfake Pornography

Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot is under scrutiny for enabling non-consensual deepfake pornography. Legal experts explain Nigeria’s data protection, cybercrime laws, and the risks facing AI platforms....

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Crypto Updates

Truebit Token Plunges 99.9% After $26.6 Million Ethereum Exploit Wipes Out Liquidity

Truebit’s TRU token has crashed nearly 100% following a smart contract exploit that drained $26.6 million in Ethereum, triggering a liquidity collapse across decentralised markets.

Visa-Linked Crypto Cards Drive 525% Surge in Real-World Spending in 2025

Real-world crypto payments surged 525% in 2025 as Visa-backed DeFi cards processed over $91 million in merchant spending, led by…

Binance Introduces Binance Junior: A Safe, Parent-Guided Crypto Savings App for Children and Teens

Binance has launched Binance Junior, a secure, parent-controlled crypto sub-account for users aged 6–17. The app focuses on financial literacy,…

UK Passes Landmark Law Granting Crypto and Digital Assets Full Property Rights

The UK has enacted the Property Act (Digital Assets etc.) 2025, giving cryptocurrencies and other digital assets official legal property…

Interviews

How Invisible Risk Teams Protect Nigerians from Online Fraud

Fraud in Nigeria’s fintech space is rising fast, fuelled by AI-powered scams and identity theft. In this exclusive interview, VitalSwap’s Compliance Chief, Christopher Gunias, reveals how invisible risk teams battle fraud behind the scenes—and what

Jeff Bezos Warns of AI Investment Bubble but Predicts Long-Term Transformation

Jeff Bezos cautions investors about the hype surrounding artificial intelligence, comparing today’s AI boom to past bubbles like biotech and…

Qualcomm Strengthens PC Leadership with Record-Breaking AI-Ready Processors

Qualcomm launches Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme and Snapdragon X2 Elite processors, delivering record-breaking AI performance, multi-day battery life, and ultra-premium…

How Precious Eboh Okiya is redefining Nollywood filmmaking with AI

Known in digital creative circles as The AI Queen, Precious Eboh Okiya is not just a tech founder; she is…

Start-up Reviews

African Startup Funding Drops 41% in December 2025 as Investors Double Down on Big Deals

Startup funding in Africa fell 40.8% in December 2025 to $349.1 million, with over 92% of capital concentrated among the top 10 deals, led by M-Kopa’s $166 million round.

African Startup Funding Surges to $590m in November 2025 on Back of Major IPOs

African startups attracted almost $590 million in November 2025, driven by blockbuster IPOs and energy investments, with the top 10…

Chowdeck Hits 2 Million Users, Showcasing Rapid Growth in Nigerian Food Delivery Market

Chowdeck, Nigeria’s rising food delivery platform, surpasses 2 million registered users and 1 million orders, highlighting strong market adoption and…

African Startup Funding Plunges to $162M in November 2025 as Investment Activity Slows

Startup funding in Africa dropped to $162 million in November 2025—a sharp 63% fall from October. Equity dominated the month’s…

Industry Analysis

Nigeria Tightens Control of Digital Lending as FCCPC Regulates 521 Loan Companies

Nigeria’s FCCPC has brought 521 digital lenders under regulatory oversight following the January 5 compliance deadline, as authorities intensify efforts to clean up the country’s fast-growing loan app market.

Nigeria Records 29% Smartphone Shipment Growth in Q3 2025 as Stable Naira Boosts Demand — Omdia

A new Omdia report shows Nigeria’s smartphone shipments jumped 29% in Q3 2025, driven by Naira stability, increased imports, and…

Nigeria’s 5G Adoption Stalls at 3% as High Costs and Infrastructure Gaps Slow Progress — NCC, GSMA

Despite major investments by telecom operators, only 3% of Nigerian internet users are on 5G. NCC and GSMA data reveal…

Africa’s AI Funding Slumps to $14 Million in Q3 2025 as Global Investment Surges

AI startups in Africa raised just $14 million in Q3 2025—only 0.03% of global investment. Discover why the continent lags…

Founder Sportlight

African Women Tech Founders Surpass $45 Million in Funding by September 2025

Despite a tough investment climate, African female-led startups raised over $45.4 million by September 2025. Here are the women founders who secured $1 million or more this year across sectors including fintech, biotech, agritech, healthtech,

Meet 10 Owners of CBN-Licensed Mobile Money Operators in Nigeria

From OPay and Paga to PalmPay and PiggyVest, meet 10 influential founders and investors behind Nigeria’s licensed mobile money operators…

Meet the Owners Powering Nigeria’s Smartphone Boom

Nigeria’s smartphone market is booming, driven by major retail chains like SLOT, Pointek, 3CHUB, Phonemart, and Spectrum Phones. Meet the…

Larry Ellison Returns to the Top: Oracle Co-Founder Nears $400 Billion Fortune

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison is back in the spotlight as his fortune nears $400 billion, driven by Oracle’s AI-powered cloud…

Social Tech

TikTok Restricts Late-Night Live Streaming in Nigeria Amid Ongoing Safety Review

TikTok has temporarily blocked Nigerian creators from going live at night as part of a safety investigation, affecting creator engagement, monetisation, and influencer campaigns across the country.

Odunlade Adekola’s “Warlord: Olori Ogun” Opens With ₦38.1M, Leads Nigerian Box Office

The Nollywood epic “Warlord: Olori Ogun” by Odunlade Adekola earns ₦38.1 million in its first weekend, topping the Nigerian box…

How to Save Mobile Data This Detty December: 5 Proven Tips to Cut Costs

Detty December means more online activity—and higher data usage. Learn five effective ways to save mobile data, reduce spending, and…

Google, LinkedIn and TikTok Deleted 28 Million+ Nigerian Accounts in 2024 Amid Rising Online Fraud — NITDA

NITDA reports that Google, LinkedIn and TikTok removed over 28 million Nigerian accounts in 2024 due to fraud, impersonation and…