Press Desk
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The WIRED.Africa's Press Desk delivers breaking news, official announcements, and timely updates on technology, business, innovation, and digital policy. Stories published under this byline are produced through the collaborative efforts of the editorial team and trusted news sources.
Is Your MTN Router Connected but No Internet? Here’s How To Fix The Issue
s your MTN router connected to Wi-Fi but showing no internet? This guide walks you through practical fixes, from checking your data balance and restarting the router to testing the SIM, APN settings, signal strength and DNS. It also explains when to contact MTN support and why a factory reset should be your last resort.
September 29, 2026
Space Mirror Satellite: Reflect Orbital Wants to Beam Sunlight Down From Space. Scientists Say Slow Down
A US startup will test a space mirror satellite that reflects sunlight onto Earth at night. See what the FCC approved and why experts object.
September 19, 2026
Why Twitter.now Rebranded as Tweet.app
Operation Bluebird, the startup attempting to recreate the experience of the original Twitter, has renamed its Twitter.now social…
September 11, 2026
WhatsApp Will Charge ₦14 Per Message in Nigeria: What the 2026 Pricing Overhaul Means for SMEs
WhatsApp will charge Nigerian businesses about ₦14 per message from October 2026. Here's what the new WhatsApp Business API rate means for SMEs.
September 3, 2026
Run Errands Wants to Change How Nigerians Get Things Done, One Task at a Time
Run Errands is building a trust-driven errand marketplace for Nigeria — connecting verified runners to the everyday tasks technology never digitised.
August 26, 2026
How to Use ChatGPT: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners in 2026
Learn how to use ChatGPT step by step in this complete 2026 guide. Discover prompts, web search, file analysis, voice, Deep Research, Projects, privacy controls and practical ChatGPT use cases for work, study and business.
August 18, 2026
Meta Partners FG, Launches AI Academy Nigeria With 3MTT and RAIN
Nigeria has no shortage of people who can talk about artificial intelligence. What the country has lacked is a structured pipeline that turns that talk into products people can actually use — and startups that can raise money on the back of them.
August 18, 2026
YouTube Is Doubling Its Monetization Bar in 2027 — Here’s What Creators Need to Know
YouTube is doubling its Partner Program thresholds in 2027 — 8,000 watch hours or 20M Shorts views. Here's what's changing and how to prepare.
August 11, 2026
How EventRollers is Digitising Nigeria’s Event Industry with Smart EventTech Solutions
EventRollers, developed by Waresconsult Ltd, is redefining event planning in Nigeria by combining vendor discovery, event inspiration and mobile technology into one smart EventTech platform. Here's how it's driving digital transformation in the events industry.
August 6, 2026
How to Make Money From Livestreaming on Twitch, Kick and TikTok
Livestreaming has become a multi-billion-dollar creator economy where gamers, influencers and digital entrepreneurs earn money through platforms like Twitch, Kick and TikTok. Here is how livestream creators turn live audiences into income.
August 6, 2026