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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In November and earlier this month, a couple of reports surfaced regarding the specifications and launch of the Vivo V20 (2021). Many have been anticipating its arrival, and yesterday, the Chinese brand discreetly unveiled the smartphone. It arrived as the fourth – and possibly the last – member of the Vivo V20 series, which already include other smartphones like the Vivo V20, Vivo V20 SE, and Vivo V20 Pro. Specifications and Features of the Vivo V20 (2021) The 2021 edition of the Vivo V20 weighs 171 grams, and it measures 161.3 x 74.2 x 7.4mm. It arrives with a 6.44-inch AMOLED panel that supports a...