The announcement of Okra, the Nigerian open banking startup once hailed as “the future of African fintech,” shutting down operations is still surreal for many who are enthusiastic about the prospects of the African tech ecosystem. There are more questions than answers. How could a startup with so much promise go under? Just a few
Nollywood actress and activist Iyabo Ojo says her fight for justice in the mysterious death of singer Mohbad has come at a terrifying personal cost, including death threats against her and her children. Ojo made the revelation on Instagram after a disturbing video surfaced showing a man identified as Saheed Jamiu cursing her out and
The Nigerian government has affirmed that it will not accept the President Donald Trump administration’s proposal to force a controversial asylum deal on it, which was one of the reasons Nigeria was slammed with new visa restrictions. According to multiple sources, the U.S. had proposed to ship some undocumented migrants in the US to some
Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, may shut down its services in Nigeria. This comes after Nigeria’s Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal upheld a ₦220 billion fine against the company for allegedly violating data privacy laws and abusing its market power. The ruling, based on a long-running investigation, found Meta
Cleopatra VII was historically known as the last ruler of the ancient Egyptian civilisation and the woman who had a passionate romantic affair with two of Rome’s most powerful men – Julius Caesar and Mark Antony – only to take her own life after their defeats. But this framing reduces her to a tragic temptress,
As alarming as our phone addiction and unhealthy digital lifestyle are, we are not loud about how to detox regularly enough. You wake up to the alarm on your phone, or rather, the glow of its screen. Before your feet hit the floor, you’ve already scrolled through texts, checked Instagram, and skimmed the news. By midday, you’ve fallen
In 2025, it’s almost impossible to spend five minutes on TikTok without hearing someone casually reference “setting boundaries,” or “trauma bonds.” Tiktok therapy is taking over. What used to be clinical jargon is now the language of memes, storytimes, and viral skits.Therapy-speak is now a trend, not just that, it’s becoming digital culture, especially among
Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya, alongside US National master Shawn Martinez, has officially shattered the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, clocking in an astonishing 64 hours of nonstop play. Surpassing the previous record of 61 hours held by two Norwegian players, Tunde didn’t just move pawns and rooks, he moved mountains. “For
Bitcoin’s price surged past $86,000 on Monday, kicking off the week with a wave of gains across the crypto market. The jump came as investors reacted to news that U.S. tariffs might not be as harsh as expected, and after the Federal Reserve confirmed plans for interest rate cuts this year. As of 7am WAT,
Canada is opening doors for immigrants through a new cybersecurity training program that combines technical education with job placement opportunities in Calgary. The government-funded initiative is tailored to newcomers and offers a direct pathway into the cybersecurity workforce, one of the country’s fastest-growing tech sectors in the country. Launched by the Alberta Ministry of Jobs,