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NCC Launches Device Checker: How to Verify a Phone Before Buying It in Nigeria
Buying a smartphone in Nigeria requires more than comparing prices, specifications and camera quality. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a Device Checker platform. It…
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What Failed Crypto Projects in 2026 Mean for Nigerian Traders
RootData tracked tens and hundreds of crypto projects that filed for bankruptcy or went permanently inactive by late July and early August 2026, with the total…
Esther Oguntuase
Circle’s OCC Approval: Will a Stronger USDC Challenge USDT’s Dominance in Nigeria?
On July 10, 2026, the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) granted Circle final approval to establish First National Digital Currency Bank, N.A.,…
Esther Oguntuase
How Nigeria’s Crypto Regulation Will Reshape Key Players in the Virtual Asset Economy
On July 17, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed a landmark executive order that immediately reshapes how Nigeria governs virtual assets. Issued under Section 5 of…
Esther Oguntuase
Big Tech vs Nigerian Publishers: Could AI Force Tech Companies to Pay for News?
On July 6, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered an investigation into major technology companies operating in Nigeria. The directive followed a joint petition submitted by…
Esther Oguntuase
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How Does Blockchain Work in Web3?
The technology powering most of the things we use today, like apps, platforms, etc, all have one thing in common. They are controlled by big tech,…
Esther Oguntuase
Web3 for Beginners in 2026: A Simple Guide
A lot of people believe they own everything they create online: their photos, videos, posts, and ideas, but do they really? Every day you go online…
Esther Oguntuase
Growth Marketing: The Non-Coding Tech Career That Can Pay Like Engineering
The perspective of many Nigerians on the tech space over the years has been built around coding and writing codes only. Many young Nigerians want to…
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