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Why Huawei Phones Are Still a Smart Choice for Nigerians in 2026
Despite losing Google's mobile services, Huawei phones continue to attract Nigerians with powerful cameras, long battery life, premium design, and competitive prices.
Nigerian Tech Entrepreneur Launches Yetunde, a Dating App Built Around Yoruba Culture
Nigerian software entrepreneur Anjola Awofisoye has launched Yetunde, a Yoruba dating app designed to help singles build meaningful relationships using culturally inspired matchmaking principles.
CBN Data Localization Policy Reshapes Nigeria’s Banking Infrastructure
Where financial data lives has become a regulatory question. Nigeria's latest payment data rules are forcing banks and fintechs to rethink infrastructure, governance, and compliance as the country tightens oversight of its rapidly expanding digital payments sector.
Google’s June 15 Update Could Disrupt Back Button Ads—Publishers Are Scrambling for Alternatives
Google's June 15 changes may limit Back Button ad formats, forcing publishers to rethink mobile monetization. MGID is betting Exit Story can fill the gap.
Meta Removes Hidden Face-Recognition Code From Smart Glasses App After WIRED Investigation
Meta Smart Glasses Face Recognition Code Removed after WIRED exposed hidden biometric systems inside the Meta AI smart glasses app.
Possible Meta Business Suite Email Anomaly Triggers Concern as Users Report Mass “Partner Request” Messages
Repeated Meta partner request emails sent from noreply@business.facebook.com are raising concerns among users over a possible Business Suite system issue or notification abuse.
Meta Quietly Embedded Face Recognition Infrastructure in Smart Glasses Ecosystem, WIRED Investigation Reveals
Meta facial recognition smart glasses technology has been discovered in unreleased software code embedded within applications downloaded to…
Breet Launches $10,000 Builder Grant to Power Africa’s Next Fintech Innovators Ahead of ATE 2026
LAGOS, Nigeria — African crypto infrastructure company Breet is doubling down on its push to accelerate fintech innovation…
How AI Solved in 80 Minutes What Took a Stanford Mathematician 7 Years
AI solves a 7-year math problem that had challenged mathematician Jared Duker Lichtman for years, marking a major…
Apple Shot a Football Match on an iPhone: What This Means To The Photography Tech Space and Digital Creators
When Apple announced that an entire Major League Soccer match had been filmed using the iPhone 17 Pro,…