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...

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...

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...

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....

If you are looking for a 5G phone and the budget is a constraint, you should check out AliExpress 11.11 Sale, as the leading global retailer has amazing deals on affordable 5G phones. We have gone through the site looking for the best deals, and here we highlight some of the Best Affordable 5G Phone Deals you can buy right now. The Best Cheap 5G Phone Deals on AliExpress AliExpress is offering up to 50% off 5G Phones. Here are our top pick of 5G phones you can buy under $200 on AliExpress right now: 1. Blackview Shark 9 5G 8GB /...

Xiaomi launched the Mi TV 3 on Monday. This is a 60-inch television with a 4k display that looks just like the Mi TV 2 and previous generations of television sets from the company. The television was launched in China the home market of Xiaomi. The Xiaomi Mi TV 3 features a 60-inch 4k display from LG, and the display comes with a full aluminum frame running on the sides. The slim Mi TV 3 is 11.6mm thick and it is powered by an MStar 6A928 processor with Cortex-A 17 and Mali T760 GPU. It has an 8 GB eMMC 5.0 flash...

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