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After years of restrictions, PayPal allows Nigerians receive funds via Paga

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PayPal has lifted long-standing restrictions on Nigerian accounts as PayPal now allows Nigerians receive funds via Paga, following a new partnership with the local fintech company. The development marks a major shift after years in which Nigerians were limited to “send-only” PayPal accounts and unable to receive international payments. The update was announced by Paga […]

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UNILAG to host Nigeria’s first floating solar power station

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The Federal University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to host Nigeria’s first floating solar power station following the award of a 7-megawatt (MW) floating solar power project to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC). The project, which will be deployed on the lagoon waters surrounding the university campus, marks a major milestone in Nigeria’s

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Paystack launched holding company The Stack Group (TSG) on its 10th anniversary, expanding beyond payments into banking, consumer finance, and AI-driven products while confirming profitability.

Paystack marks 10th anniversary, launches holding company, The Stack Group

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Paystack has launched a new holding company, The Stack Group (TSG), as it expands beyond payments into banking, consumer finance, and AI-powered products. The move comes as Paystack marks its 10th anniversary and confirms it is now profitable. TSG will be the parent company for a group of related businesses, including: Paystack (payments platform) Paystack

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Satellite technology to complement mobile networks in Nigeria — NCC

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Nigeria is set to take a major step toward improving nationwide connectivity as plans advance to introduce satellite-to-phone internet services aimed at reaching millions of unconnected citizens. In a consultation document released on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said satellite technology would be deployed to bridge long-standing coverage gaps, particularly in

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Paystack acquires Ladder Microfinance Bank, moves into banking

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Stripe-owned Nigerian fintech Paystack has acquired Ladder Microfinance Bank, marking its formal entry into Nigeria’s banking sector and a strategic expansion beyond payments. The acquisition supports the launch of Paystack Microfinance Bank, which the company announced on Wednesday, nearly a decade after it began operations in Nigeria. Paystack said the microfinance bank will operate as

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Apple roles out ‘Creator Studio’ subscription for Mac and iPad creators

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Apple has unveiled Creator Studio, a new subscription service that bundles its creative apps for editors and content creators. The move allows users to access multiple Apple apps through a single monthly or annual plan. “Creator Studio gives our users the flexibility to explore all of Apple’s professional and creative tools in one place,” Apple

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Apple issues security warning to iPhone users about new spyware. Restart your iPhone and update to iOS 26 to protect your device from critical security vulnerabilities.

Apple issues security warning to iPhone users, urges device restart

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Apple is warning iPhone users about a new spyware threat and is urging them to restart their devices immediately. The company also released emergency updates to fix two serious security issues just before the holidays. The attacks target high-profile individuals first but could affect millions of iPhones worldwide. Apple is requiring all iPhone 11 and

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WhatsApp updates group chats with member tags, text stickers, and event reminders to make conversations more expressive, organised, and easier to plan.

WhatsApp updates group chats with member tags, text stickers, event reminders

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WhatsApp has rolled out new features for group chats, adding member tags, text stickers and event reminders as it looks to make conversations easier to follow and group planning more seamless. The Meta-owned messaging service said the updates are designed to help users better identify participants in group chats, express themselves creatively and keep track

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Discover how Nvidia self-driving car tech is expanding the company’s AI products, with the new Alpamayo platform enabling autonomous vehicles to reason, navigate complex environments, and explain their decisions.

Nvidia announces self-driving car tech as part of AI product expansion

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Nvidia is taking its AI ambitions beyond chips and software with the launch of Alpamayo, a new platform designed to power self-driving vehicles, marking a major step in the company’s expansion into physical AI products. At the CES technology conference, CEO Jensen Huang described Alpamayo as giving cars “reasoning” abilities that enable them to handle

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Grok AI floods X with explicit photos of women and minors

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Elon Musk’s X platform is experiencing an unprecedented surge in AI-generated explicit content targeting women and children. The platform’s Grok chatbot has become what experts describe as a weaponized “nudification tool” accessible to millions of users. Within just a 10-minute window on Friday, investigators documented 102 public requests asking Grok to digitally strip women down

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