At Mobile World Congress 2026, a bold pledge was made: put a 4G smartphone in the hands of millions of Africans for just $40. The GSMA and the Handset Affordability Coalition unveiled an initiative that could rewrite the rules of digital access across the continent. The device price barrier? Nearly broken. But there's a catch, one that no hardware discount can fix. The network is the product. And right now, the network tells a more complicated story. Speeds That Can't Keep Pace nPerf's 2025 data across three key African markets, Nigeria, Congo, and Ethiopia, reveals a landscape that is improving, but still far...

PayPal is expanding access for Nigerians to receive international payments through a new partnership with Nigerian fintech Paga, a move that could reshape how freelancers, creators, online sellers, and small businesses in Nigeria get paid from abroad. With this integration, Nigerian users can link a PayPal account to a Paga wallet, receive cross-border payments via PayPal-supported markets, and withdraw funds locally in Naira or use them across Paga’s ecosystem. What the PayPal–Paga Partnership Means for Nigerians For years, PayPal’s experience in Nigeria was widely seen as limited, particularly in inbound payments. Nigerians could only spend with their PayPal accounts. You connect your...

LG Electronics Nigeria is urgently alerting the public of counterfeit LG televisions currently circulating in the market, following disturbing online videos showing unauthorized individuals packaging non-LG TVs in fake LG cartons and labels. The statement highlights the recent surge in counterfeit LG televisions being circulated in Alaba Market and other markets across Nigeria, a story that has already gained significant online attention. LG has also provided a few tips to help consumers identify original LG TVs. These counterfeit products are not manufactured or distributed by LG Electronics Nigeria or any of our approved partners. They present serious risks to consumers, including...

2026 is the year more Nigerians will start paying tax (especially income taxes) as the government, via the NRS (Nigeria Revenue Service) and the JRB (Joint Revenue Board), commences full implementation of the new tax laws from January 1, 2026. One of the first steps to being tax-compliant in Nigeria is obtaining a tax ID. In this article, I will provide a step-by-step guide on how to get your tax ID with your NIN (National Identification Number). I will also highlight how businesses, organisations, government ministries/agencies, and non-residents can obtain their Tax IDs. What is Tax ID? Tax ID is...

There has been a noticeable shift in the gambling habits of South Africans, with an increasing number of bettors reaching for their cellphones to get their gaming fix.  This trend is far from exclusive to South Africa, with the worldwide accessibility of smartphones and the simplicity of the sign-up process fuelling a surge in online gambling, reducing the demand for traditional land-based establishments.  In SA, there is an increasing appetite for online gambling, with the nation’s gambling revenue rising to R75 billion for 2025, marking a seriously strong year for the sector. With the industry ballooning by 550% over the last...

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...

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...

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...

Tecno's hot new smartphone, the Camon 40 is now available with prices starting at ₦275,200. However, you do not need to pay in full for this new photography-focused smartphone. With EasyBuy, you have a buy now pay later option with a convenient 3 to 12-month installment payment plan with 0% interest. Spending 300,000 Naira in one go for a smartphone can be a big challenge in this economy. This is where EasyBuy comes in. With EasyBuy, you just apply, pay a deposit, take home your phone pay the balance over a period of 3 to 12 months. For example, you buy...

At the beginning of October, OPPO launched a budget smartphone in India – the OPPO A55. Following the launch, information regarding a higher variant of the OPPO A55 made it to the internet space. The information mentions that the upgraded variant will arrive under the OPPO A56 5G moniker, and as the name hints, this new model will debut with support for 5G connectivity. According to a trusted source, the OPPO A56 5G will hit the shelves of online and offline Indian stores soon. Apart from the device’s images and color options, the post also revealed a few of the upcoming...

OPay is a leading mobile banking and payment platform that allows you to make fast and secure financial transactions with just a few clicks. Whether you want to save money at attractive interest rate or send money to a friend, pay bills, or shop online, OPay has got you covered. In this article, we will guide you through how to open an OPay account, step by step. All you need to open an OPay account is a smartphone and an internet connection. We will show you how to download and install the app, create your account, and verify your identity....

The next@acer event organized in New York was a fun-packed exhibition of the latest gaming and hardware tools that the Taiwanese manufacturer has to offer in 2016. Acer has extended its Aspire range of laptops and launched a latest ultra-slim Aspire S 13 Windows 10 notebook. The company has also released the latest version for its Acer Aspire R 15 convertible and included new models under the Aspire E range, Aspire F series and Aspire ES 15. On the specs front, Windows 10 based Acer Aspire S 13 comes with a full HD 13.3-inch IPS display and is fueled by 6th generation...