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Nigeria is considering tougher rules on how banks and fintechs handle your payment data, and the punishment for breaking it could be very heavy. A new bill before the House of Representatives wants to make payment data g…
The regulatory landscape for digital financial transactions in Nigeria has undergone a significant transformation. The Central Bank of Nigeria has officially released an extensive and strict regulatory framework titled t…
A $2.5 million grant to improve maternal healthcare Nigerian health technology company Helium Health has received a $2.5 million grant from Google.org to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) solutions aimed at improvin…
Nigerian Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has revealed that American R&B star Toni Braxton receives 60 per cent of the streaming royalties generated by his hit song, Last Last. The revelation has sparked fresh conversatio…
Across Africa, a quiet cultural revival is taking place as young people increasingly embrace their indigenous languages, challenging the long-standing perception that speaking English, French or other foreign languages i…
After launching with a string of singles, this gives a great insight into what it is like being an upcoming artist in Nigeria. On the 6th of November 2026, Nigerian Singer and Songwriter Shamah Ayomikun Jacobs, better kn…
The global spotlight has officially shifted to Nigeria as CANEX WKND Lagos swings its doors wide open, blending high-end celebrity glamour with high stakes corporate strategy. Running through November 8, 2026, at the new…
Ghanaian music star Black Sherif has added another major achievement to his career after being announced as the face of Telecel Ghana's new Project X campaign. The partnership has attracted attention from music lovers an…
The worlds of African music and high fashion came together in a lively new way when rising Nigerian artist Divine Uzama—better known as Zerry DL—left the recording booth behind and stepped onto the runway. At his officia…
New Music Friday has arrived with a strong mix of Afrobeats, street-pop, gospel and international collaborations. This week, Phyno, Omah Lay, Mayorkun and several other Nigerian artists have new music giving listeners pl…
Nigerian entertainment icon and social activist Charles Oputa—better known to generations of fans as Charly Boy, or "Area Fada"—has once again demonstrated his uncanny ability to grab the public’s attention. On his offic…
Apple Music Nigeria just named Yedika as its latest Up Next artist, and music fans are already talking about what the push could mean for him. The announcement was made on Thursday, November 5, 2026, according to Pulse N…
South Africa’s Streaming Charts See Fresh Movement as DJ Zinhle Holds Number One South Africa’s streaming charts have another week of movement, with DJ Zinhle, Nayvee Womculo and Young Stunna holding the top position wit…
Excitement is beginning to build among netball fans in South Africa as Netball South Africa launches its Road to Sydney campaign, with just 300 days remaining before the 2027 Netball World Cup in Australia. The campaign…
Good news first — Mr Macaroni don do am again! Popular comedian and actor, Debo Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has earned a Master of Arts degree with Distinction in Performance (Acting) from the Mountview Acad…
Ghana mourns teen shot dead in New York Standfirst: The killing of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong in the Bronx has drawn grief and demands for justice from Ghana’s government and the Ghanaian diaspora in New York, as police…
South Africa's long-dominant African National Congress (ANC) is facing another major electoral challenge after early results from the country's local government elections showed a significant decline in its support. The…
M-Pesa Crosses Sh100 Billion Mark as Mobile Money Transforms Kenya's Economy M-Pesa has become much more than a service for sending money. It is now one of Kenya's biggest financial technology businesses, helping million…
