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X Replaces Creator Revenue Sharing With “Original Content Rewards” What It Means for African Creators
X is moving away from its existing Creator Revenue Sharing model and introducing Original Content Rewards, a program designed to reward original creators rather than engagement gaming.
ChatGPT Removed Text Chat Limits for Free Users: What Nigerians and Africans Need to Know
OpenAI is removing limits on text-based ChatGPT conversations for Free and Go users. Here's what GPT-5.6 Luna, the new Think button and the changes mean for users in Nigeria and Africa.
X Money Is Here: Elon Musk's X Begins Rolling Out Its New Financial App in the U.S.
X has begun rolling out X Money to U.S. Premium subscribers, bringing peer-to-peer payments, a Visa debit card, cashback and savings yields to the social platform. Here's what it means.
iOS 27 Gives the iPhone Lock Screen a Major Personalization Upgrade
iOS 27 is giving iPhone users more control over their Lock Screen with a movable clock, AI-generated wallpapers, smarter photo cropping and a way to remove Now Playing. Here's everything you need to know.
Apple's iCloud Private Relay May Not Fully Hide Your IP Address, Researchers Warn
Security researchers say Apple's iCloud Private Relay may expose a user's real IP address under certain conditions. Here's what the issue means, who's affected, and whether you should be worried.
X Product Chief Nikita Bier Steps Down After One Year, Stays On as Advisor
Nikita Bier is stepping down as X's Head of Product after helping rebuild major parts of the platform. Here's what he accomplished, why he's leaving, and what comes next for X.
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Free Siemens Solar Training Opens for Nigerians — How to Apply
Siemens Energy, GIZ and partners are offering free Solar PV training in Nigeria. Here is why graduates and young professionals should consider the renewable-energy opportunity.
Nvidia Is Buying Hugging Face for $12.9 Billion And That Could Change Who Controls AI
Nvidia has reportedly agreed to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 billion. Here is why the deal could give Nvidia influence over open-source AI models, datasets and the software layer beyond GPUs.
iPhone 18 Launch Date Confirmed: What Apple Will Unveil on September 9 and How Much Nigerians Could Pay
Apple has confirmed its September 9, 2026 event. Here is what to expect from the iPhone 18 Pro, foldable iPhone Ultra, Apple Watch and AirPods, plus estimated Nigeria prices.
How to Buy Dangote Refinery Shares From Its IPO
Dangote Refinery is preparing for its NGX IPO. Here is how Nigerians can buy shares safely through NGX Invest, regulated brokers and legitimate investment apps.
WhatsApp Makes Parental Controls Easier on iPhone: What African Parents Need to Know
WhatsApp is making parent-managed accounts easier to set up on iPhone. Learn how WhatsApp parental controls work, what parents can monitor, and how Nigerian and African families can protect children online.
Airtel and Starlink Launch Satellite-to-Phone Service in Africa
Airtel and Starlink have launched satellite-to-phone connectivity in the DRC, bringing mobile coverage to areas beyond traditional network towers.
Moove Raises $250 Million: How a Lagos Startup Became a Global Mobility Powerhouse
Nigerian-founded mobility fintech Moove has raised $250 million at a $2.1 billion valuation. Here's how a startup that began in Lagos grew into a global mobility and autonomous vehicle company.
Africa's New Unicorns: Why Moove's Rise Matters Beyond Fintech
Africa's unicorn club remains dominated by fintech, but Moove's $2.1 billion valuation signals growing opportunities for mobility, e-commerce and other tech sectors.