Surfshark has announced a major network upgrade: the launch of 100Gbps VPN servers, with the first deployment live in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It’s a 10x jump in capacity over the common 10Gbps standard and is aimed at handling modern high-bandwidth use, such as 4K/8K streaming, large OS/game downloads, and busy peak-time traffic. Most VPN bottlenecks happen when server capacity and concurrent usage collide. By increasing server throughput from 10Gbps to 100Gbps, Surfshark can keep speeds closer to your ISP line rate even when lots of users are streaming, gaming, or downloading updates at the same time and retain its position as...

The Xiaomi 17 Series refines Xiaomi’s flagship series with faster silicon, longer battery life, smarter software, and bold design twists. The standard Xiaomi 17 doubles down on compact ergonomics without compromising endurance, while the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max introduce a novel Dynamic Back Display that serves as a selfie viewfinder, widget space, and notification pane. Across the lineup, you’ll find Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) with new on-device AI experiences, Leica-tuned imaging, and brighter LTPO AMOLED screens with 120Hz refresh rate. Xiaomi launched the series in China on September 25, 2025, becoming the first...

PayPal today announced a landmark $100 million commitment to fuel innovation, support entrepreneurs, and drive inclusive economic growth across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), one of the world’s fastest-growing digital commerce regions. The multi-year program is designed to expand access to the digital economy for millions of consumers and businesses, from small merchants to large enterprises. “The Middle East and Africa are home to some of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving businesses in the world,” said Alex Chriss, President and CEO, PayPal. “By dedicating a $100 million investment to this region over the coming years, we’re investing in...

Quick Highlights Launch: USAT, a planned U.S.-regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin Leadership: Bo Hines appointed future CEO of Tether USA₮ Compliance: Designed to align with the GENIUS Act Technology: Built on Hadron by Tether real-world-asset tokenization Partners: Anchorage Digital (GENIUS Act-compliant issuer) and Cantor Fitzgerald (designated reserve custodian, preferred primary dealer) Scale: Tether’s USDT exceeds $169B market cap and serves nearly 500M users, with daily volumes surpassing leading payments firms Financial Strength: Tether Group earned >$13B in 2024 and ranks 18th among U.S. Treasury holders Tether, the largest company in the digital asset ecosystem, today announced USA₮, its planned U.S.-regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin, and the appointment of Bo Hines as...

How does a Nigerian startup become a global household name? It’s a question that dominates conversations in Africa's most dynamic tech ecosystem. Speaking at the GITEX Nigeria conference, Babs Ogundeyi, Founder and Group CEO of Kuda, moved beyond the usual talk of funding and user growth to outline a clear, three-part philosophy for building an enduring, international company from Nigeria. His vision, distilled from years of operating in both Lagos and London, offers a strategic playbook for the next generation of founders. Here are his three core rules for globalising Nigerian fintech. 1. Treat trust as your biggest investment While the fintech...

In a move signaling bold ambition and transformation, Nigeria's fourth-largest telecommunications operator, 9mobile, officially unveiled its new identity, T2, at a high-profile event in Lagos on August 8, 2025. Dubbed "Tech Meets Tenacity," the launch ceremony, attended by Nigeria's Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, marks what CEO Obafemi Banigbe describes as "the beginning of a whole new chapter" for the telecom provider, representing a profound shift beyond mere aesthetics toward becoming a digital-first technology enabler. Banigbe stated T2's mission to transcend traditional telecom services: "We are becoming something greater, more ambitious, and more in tune with the...

If you are an Airtel subscriber, you will notice that Airtel data plan prices have increased in the last couple of weeks. This means that on average you will now be spending more to stay online. Our experts have sniffed through all the latest Airtel Data bundles and in this article, we will be highlighting the best Airtel Data Plans for browsing, uploading, downloading, and streaming in 2025. Airtel has joined MTN to increase data prices and we expect Glo and 9Mobile to follow. We have analyzed all Airtel Data Plans and will highlight the ones that give you the most...

With the recent increase in prices of MTN Data Plans by as much as 50% many users in Nigeria are now searching for more cost-effective internet packages. We have analyzed all the newly updated MTN data plans and in this article, we share the best MTN Data Plans for browsing and streaming in 2025. MTN has completely overhauled its data plans. They have discontinued some of their most generous plans and increased the prices of others. However, if you look very good, there are still some great offers. For example, before the latest price updates, the minimum price for the...

MTN stopped offering unlimited data plans in February as part of its ongoing price review. A check we made in February 2025 on the company's website showed that MTN Unlimited Data Plans were no longer on offer. However, this appears to be temporary as MTN restored the Silver and Ruby Unlimited Data Plan in early March 2025. Over the last couple of weeks, we have observed a lot of volatility on MTN Data Plans with many plans (especially the best value plans) being withdrawn and others changing in prices. The unlimited data plans and the Broadband Night Plans seem to...

With the recent price hike of MTN Data Plans, you might be wondering how to get MTN data at cheaper rates. In this article, we will show you how to get the cheapest data plans for the most cost-effective internet access for your home or office on the MTN Network. If you want to know how to get the best data rates for cost-effective browsing, downloads, streaming, and uploads, keep reading because we have the answer inside. Having analyzed dozens of MTN Data Plans we made one important observation. The most cost-effective MTN Data Plans are the Broadband Plans and the...

Oraimo, a leading brand for mobile accessories has some interesting Black Friday deals lined up for you on Jumia. Oraimo Black Friday deals at the brand's official store on Jumia offers you the best savings for buying oraimo branded power banks, smartwatches, wireless earbuds, wireless headphones, wireless speakers mobile chargers, and other mobile accessories. Oraimo is also offering great deals on mobile accessories like headphones, portable chargers, smartwatches, mobile chargers, portable wireless speakers, and cordless hair clippers and shavers. Prices starts at ₦5,000. You get up to 50% discount on oraimo branded products. You also get free delivery in Lagos, Abuja,...

In late February, we reported that MTN discontinued its Unlimited Data Plans as part of its upward price review. Our latest check shows that two unlimited data plans have been restored. The Silver and Ruby Unlimited Data Plans have been restored to their original price and FUP, making them some of the best-value MTN data plans right now for your MTN 4G and 5G MiFi and Routers. In the past couple of weeks since the initial upward price review, MTN has been updating the prices and data allowance of various data plans probably in response to consumer behavior. Most of the...