Grey named headline sponsor for Moonshot 2026 in Lagos

TechCabal has announced Grey, the US-based cross-border payments company, as the headline sponsor for Moonshot 2026, which returns to the National Theatre in Lagos, Nigeria, on 28 and 29 October 2026.

Spotify adopts Apple streaming technology to boost video podcast experience

Spotify has announced plans to adopt Apple’s HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology as part of efforts to improve video podcast delivery and simplify cross-platform distribution for creators.

PenCom clears PFAs to invest in Dangote Refinery IPO under special regulatory approval

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has granted Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) a special regulatory dispensation to invest pension fund assets in the proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE.

NIMC launches WhatsApp and live chat support for NIN services in Nigeria

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has introduced new WhatsApp and live chat support channels aimed at providing Nigerians with faster and more accessible assistance for National Identification Number (NIN) services.

First Bank appoints Julius Omodayo-Owotuga as Executive Director

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has appointed Dr Julius B. Omodayo-Owotuga as an Executive Director, effective 13 May 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening the bank’s leadership across finance, governance, risk management and institutional transformation.

Apple and Google roll out end-to-end encrypted messaging between iPhone and Android users

Apple and Google have begun rolling out end-to-end encrypted messaging for conversations between iPhone and Android users, marking a major shift in cross-platform communication and mobile privacy.

Africa’s IT asset visibility gap raises financial control and governance risks, experts warn

Africa’s drive towards stronger financial discipline, cost optimisation and improved governance is being undermined by a growing blind spot in corporate IT management: the lack of accurate, real-time visibility of technology assets such as laptops, desktops and distributed computing equipment.

World Bank, Global Energy Alliance launch Africa energy initiative to drive jobs and economic growth

The World Bank Group and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet have announced a new partnership aimed at expanding the productive use of energy across Africa through a regional Centre of Excellence to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Facebook celebrates African film industry in new ‘Made by Africa, Loved by the World’ campaign

Facebook has launched the sixth edition of its pan-African campaign, Made by Africa, Loved by the World: Where Stories Spark Community, with this year’s spotlight firmly on African cinema ahead of Africa Day on 25 May.

Meta’s advertising revenue set to hit $240bn in 2026 as AI drives rapid growth

Meta is expected to generate $240 billion in advertising revenue in 2026, marking a 22.3 per cent increase and outpacing growth across the global social media advertising market, according to new data from WARC Media.

Promasidor Nigeria and Cowbell win three major industry awards

Promasidor Nigeria and its flagship dairy brand, Cowbell, have secured three major industry recognitions, further strengthening the company’s position in Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods sector.

Grammy Awards to air on ABC, Disney+ and Hulu in major 2027 broadcast shake-up

The 2027 Grammy Awards will be broadcast live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, 7 February 2027, with the ceremony set to air simultaneously on ABC, Disney+ and Hulu for the first time.

M-KOPA secures fifth straight Financial Times ranking among Africa’s fastest-growing companies

Pan-African fintech company M-KOPA has been named on the Financial Times’ list of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies for the fifth consecutive year, making it one of only five businesses to appear on the ranking every year since its launch.