Technext stands by its reporting on the $4.2M Plaude–Zacuten transaction dispute. We investigated the claims, independently verified documents, sought responses from those involved and clearly identified what we could and couldn’t verify. Here’s our full response to the legal and media campaign surrounding the story. technext24.com/editorial/re-…

Bolt Comfort drivers in Lagos are switching off their AC during rides, saying the fares no longer cover the extra fuel cost. This comes as fuel prices rise and drivers push for fare and commission changes. So what exactly does “Comfort” mean if there’s no AC? technext24.com/news/bolt-com…

Benedine Ernest is building at the intersection of fintech and crypto. As CEO of @BennyBit, she’s helping users receive money from abroad, manage USD accounts, trade crypto and make payments. Get to know the entrepreneur behind the platform in this week’s Tech Trivia. technext24.com/women-in-tech…

95% of smartphones surveyed in Nigeria have WhatsApp installed. Facebook follows at 87%, while Messenger and Telegram are at 32% and 27%, respectively. WhatsApp isn’t just where Nigerians chat anymore. For many businesses, it’s the shopfront, customer service desk and sales channel. technext24.com/news/whatsapp…

88% of Nigerian smartphone users were on Android in 2025, compared with 12% on iOS. With smartphone penetration rising from 64% to 75%, affordability is shaping more than which phone Nigerians buy; it’s shaping how they access the digital economy. technext24.com/news/9-in-10-…

Getting African music onto Spotify is no longer the hardest part. The bigger challenge is turning that global availability into an actual career. Togo’s Yao Nihtael is helping artists navigate distribution, rights, metadata, promotion and the business behind the music. technext24.com/news/nihtael-…

-@piggyvest is entering its next decade with more than savings. The fintech has launched a redesigned app, Kids Accounts, Joint Accounts, PiggyVest Business and Smart Salary, while also rebuilding PocketApp and expanding its dollar offering. Here’s what it’s building next. technext24.com/news/piggyves…

OPay is installed on 69% of smartphones in Nigeria, according to the 2025 Nigeria Smartphone Study. PalmPay follows at 29%, while Access Bank and Moniepoint recorded 16% and 14%. With smartphone penetration now at 75%, the fintech vs bank battle is increasingly happening on our phones. technext24.com/news/opay-ins…

Eight years of OPay in Nigeria, and the story goes beyond payments. From graduates turning agency banking into livelihoods to businesses using OPay to manage payments, reconciliation and cash flow, the platform has become part of how many Nigerians do business every day. technext24.com/news/eight-ye…

Nigerians moved ₦18.78tn through POS terminals in Q1 2026. But that doesn’t mean Nigerians spent ₦18.78tn. Withdrawals, transfers and bill payments are all counted too. So where did the money actually go, and why has the POS terminal become so central to how Nigerians access cash? technext24.com/news/nigerian…

-@SPIROEVs has appointed Ram Ramanathan as its new Group CFO as the electric mobility company expands across Africa. He brings 30 years of international finance experience, while Spiro says it now has 135,000+ electric motorcycles and 50M+ battery swaps across seven markets. technext24.com/news/spiro-ap…

Your phone may soon need less help from a cell tower. Starlink and Airtel have launched satellite-to-mobile service in Uganda, making it the second African country with Starlink Mobile. Compatible phones can connect directly to satellites where there’s no mobile signal. technext24.com/news/starlink…

Bitcoin is heading into October after climbing back to $86,349. US spot Bitcoin ETFs have also flipped from heavy outflows to nearly $1B in inflows on Sept. 21. But with Fed hike odds rising, can ETF demand keep the rebound going? technext24.com/news/uptober-…

Climate tech isn’t just solar panels and electric vehicles. Across Nigeria, women are using AI, gaming, remote sensing, digital education, circular fashion and waste-tech to tackle climate challenges. Here are 10 women building at that intersection. technext24.com/women-in-tech…

An e-hailing driver reportedly collapsed while working in Ikeja. Fellow drivers say long hours, low fares, vehicle payments and pressure to meet daily costs are pushing some drivers to work to exhaustion. But others say drivers also need to take responsibility for managing their hours and income. technext24.com/news/e-hailin…

A business can go global from Lagos in weeks. Getting paid globally is another story. Bolu Dada, co-founder of Bachs, explains why currencies, compliance, settlement and fragmented payment systems still make cross-border payments difficult for African businesses and why stablecoins could become part of the solution. technext24.com/news/infrastr…

Airtel is crediting customers for poor network service between February and April 2026. Some subscribers are getting less than ₦50, while others are receiving up to ₦1,500 in airtime, following an NCC directive. Check your SMS and airtime balance. technext24.com/news/airtel-c…

Banks in The Gambia have until December 31 to replace non-Gambian employees with qualified Gambian nationals. The Central Bank says the directive follows concerns over staffing practices and non-compliance with local labour rules. GTBank, FirstBank, Access and Zenith are among Nigerian banks with operations in the country. technext24.com/news/central-…