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WIRED.Africa’s Business section covers the intersection of technology and commerce, with reporting on startups, AI, telecoms, markets, investment, and innovation across Africa.
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.
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.
Twitter Relaunched as Twitter.now To Rival X: See Why Musk Wants It Silenced
Three years after Elon Musk retired the Twitter brand, a startup run by two trademark lawyers has relaunched it — bird logo, "tweet" button and all. X Corp. is suing to stop them. A Delaware judge has hinted they might actually win.
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.
10 Best Vibe Coding Tools in 2026: Free and Paid Options
The best vibe coding tools in 2026 include Cursor, Claude Code, Lovable, Bolt, Replit, v0, GitHub Copilot, Devin Desktop, Base44 and Cline. Compare their features, pricing, strengths and best use cases.
Understanding Facebook Algorithm: How Negative Emojis, Hides and Angry Comments Can Hurt Your Reach on Facebook
Do angry reactions and negative comments hurt Facebook reach? We examine what Meta confirms and what the Facebook Papers revealed.
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.
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.
Best Internet Provider in Port Harcourt (2026 Guide): Top ISPs Compared
Compare the best internet providers in Port Harcourt, including ipNX, NGCOM, Starlink, and Voisip, to find the fastest and most reliable ISP for your needs.
How to Start a Fintech Company in Nigeria: The Ultimate 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
Discover how to start a fintech company in Nigeria with this in-depth guide covering business registration, licensing, compliance, funding, technology, marketing, and scaling. Whether you're building a payment platform, lending app, digital wallet, or investment solution, this resource walks you through every stage of launching a successful fintech startup.