Nigerians who do not use Truecaller can request that their phone numbers be removed from the platform’s searchable database, the company says, following a recent privacy dispute before the Lagos State High Court. The development comes after a case brought by the Incorporated Trustees of the Data Privacy Lawyers Association of Nigeria on behalf of…

Nigeria’s push to strengthen data localisation within the financial sector is increasingly becoming a question of control, resilience and regulatory visibility—not simply where a bank’s servers are physically located. For the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), technology standards have long been connected to broader objectives around data integrity, security, business continuity, risk management and regulatory…

Zimbabwean investors can now gain exposure to Dangote Cement, one of Africa’s largest publicly listed companies, through a cross-border investment route that expands access to Nigeria’s capital market. However, the process is not as straightforward as opening an app, selecting a stock and completing a trade within seconds. The development follows Ecobank’s initiative to make…

Africa’s startup ecosystem has crossed an important funding milestone in 2026, with startups on the continent raising more than $2 billion during the year. The figure highlights continued investor interest in African technology businesses, even as founders operate in a more disciplined and selective funding environment. The milestone is significant because African startups have faced…

Nigeria’s healthcare system is becoming increasingly digital, with technology companies looking beyond patient care to address the supply-chain challenges that affect hospitals, pharmacies, clinics and healthcare professionals. MedicYard is entering this space with an e-commerce platform designed to make the procurement of medical supplies more accessible and efficient. The launch comes against the backdrop of…

Africa’s digital economy is entering a new phase. The focus is increasingly shifting from simply getting people and businesses online to building connected systems that can turn digital participation into economic value. At GITEX Nigeria 2026, Mastercard used its presence to highlight interoperability, financial innovation, local capability and cybersecurity as key pillars of that transition.…