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A major internet disruption swept across Nigeria on Monday after a widespread Cloudflare outage temporarily knocked several global platforms—including ChatGPT, X (formerly Twitter), Discord, Medium, and multiple fintech and SaaS tools—offline for millions of users. The outage, which began in the early afternoon, caused significant connectivity issues across websites and apps that rely on Cloudflare’s…

Paystack, one of Africa’s leading fintech companies, has parted ways with its co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following a wave of sexual-misconduct allegations circulating online. While the claims remain unverified and no formal charges have been announced as of this publication, the controversy has sparked widespread discussion across Nigeria’s tech ecosystem and…

Zoho, a global technology leader, and Avetium, one of Africa’s fast-rising digital transformation consultancies, have joined forces to host “Beyond Digital 2025,” a landmark event designed to advance the continent’s conversation on unified technology. Bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and enterprise stakeholders, the event aims to explore how integrated digital ecosystems can accelerate Africa’s…

In a rapidly evolving digital economy, access to premium technology in Nigeria has often been fraught with challenges: inflated costs, questionable authenticity, limited payment options, and unreliable delivery. But one Nigerian e-commerce brand is helping close that gap — making high-end tech more accessible, dependable, and straightforward for everyday consumers. Kara Nigeria stands out as…

The Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI), in partnership with the University of Namibia (UNAM), has announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind Master of Science in Blockchain Technology, a landmark development for blockchain education on the African continent. This postgraduate program, officially approved and now open for applications, aims to build a cohort of blockchain experts who…

Starting a business anywhere is challenging, but in Africa, the stakes are especially high. Research shows that around 70% of African startups fail within their first five years. While factors such as funding shortages, regulatory hurdles, and talent gaps are often cited, Clarus, a leading marketing consultancy, believes the root cause is often overlooked: marketing….