Why is #OPayIsOkay trending across social media?
From dispelling old viral rumors to sharing everyday transaction wins, Nigerians are discussing how personal experience replaced hearsay in fintech adoption.
Read the story via @techeconomy: techeconomy.ng/why-opayisokay…@OPay_NG | @OPaySupport
From financing Uber drivers in Lagos to a $2.1 billion autonomous vehicle juggernaut backed by Toyota and Mubadala.
Moove just closed a massive $250M Series C, officially solidifying its status as a global mobility powerhouse.
They aren't just financing cars anymore; they're building the physical "Nests" (robotics-first depots) to charge, service, and power the global fleet of driverless robotaxis.
Here is the big debate:
Is Moove still an "African startup," or have they completely outgrown the continent's ecosystem?
Read the full story: techeconomy.ng/nigerias-moove…
"Money won't matter in 2036."
Elon Musk predicts that rapid advances in AI and robotics will lead to a world of "incredible abundance," producing more goods and services than humans can consume, and replacing traditional jobs with a "universal high income."
Read the full report on techeconomy: techeconomy.ng/elon-musk-says…
Nvidia is in talks to back OpenAI with a $250 billion financing guarantee for a massive 10-gigawatt AI data centre project in Ohio.
The total cost could exceed $500 billion, making it one of the largest infrastructure plays in tech history.
Key details from the report:
🔹 Covers lease & debt financing for SoftBank's 10GW Ohio campus.
🔹 Nvidia is separately discussing up to $350B for chip purchases.
🔹 Shift toward OpenAI directly controlling compute capacity.
Full analysis on techeconomy: techeconomy.ng/nvidia-openai-…
When anyone can generate polished expertise in seconds, visibility is no longer proof of credibility.
AI hasn't created a content crisis, it’s created an authority crisis.
Dr. Celestine Achi breaks down why trust must now be engineered:
👇 techeconomy.ng/ai-has-not-cre…
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@paystack has officially launched Small Business Launchpad, a 4-week growth programme for Nigerian SMEs!
50 selected merchants will get access to:
🔹 Business clinics with industry leaders (KPMG, M-KOPA, Bumpa)
🔹 Dedicated office hours & priority support
🔹 3 months of free transaction processing (capped at ₦25M)
Applications for the August 27 cohort are now open!
Read the full details on techeconomy: techeconomy.ng/paystack-launc…
Your career, your future, your life is your responsibility and your responsibility only."
At the 9th Redefinition Conference, MTN Nigeria CEO Dr. Karl Toriola shared powerful insights with young professionals on embracing failure, owning their growth, and the importance of self-development.
Read more about his inspiring message and the moment he offered an on-the-spot opportunity to a bold student:👇 techeconomy.ng/toriola-urges-…
"What we are seeing is not a spike. It is a correction three years in the making."
With funding pressures, rising compliance costs, and regulatory shifts, Nigeria’s tech ecosystem is entering its biggest M&A cycle in over a decade.
Abiola Jimoh, CEO of XChangeBOX, shares why consolidation is reforming the industry: 👇 techeconomy.ng/nigerias-tech-…
Abiola Jimoh, CEO of x@XChangeBOX, shares why consolidation is reforming the industry:
Behind every seamless digital transaction is a team of operations professionals keeping the rails running.
To celebrate these critical stakeholders and foster deeper industry collaboration, Interswitch hosted over 400 operations experts at the inaugural Core by @InterswitchGRP forum in Lagos.
Discover how this new initiative aims to bridge customer experience with operational excellence across dispute management, settlement, and customer support: techeconomy.ng/core-by-inters…
Nvidia and Microsoft have partnered with IBM, SpaceX, Cloudflare, and Hugging Face to launch the Open Secure AI Alliance, a initiative focused on open-source AI security tools.
The catch?
OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and Meta are absent from the list.
Read the full story on techeconomy: techeconomy.ng/nvidia-microso…
🚀 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐎𝐢𝐥. 𝐈𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚'𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐞𝐫𝐚?
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries, redefining jobs, and creating new opportunities. But the biggest question remains: How can Africa prepare its
🚀 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐎𝐢𝐥. 𝐈𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚'𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐞𝐫𝐚?
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries, redefining jobs, and creating new opportunities. But the biggest question remains: How can Africa prepare its workforce to lead not just participate in the AI revolution?
Join us at this month's 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 as industry leaders explore how governments, businesses, educators, and professionals can build the talent pipeline needed for an AI-powered future.
🎙 Featuring:
• Chinwe Azike – Senior Associate and Team Lead at WTS Blackwoodstone
• @RobertBDuk65fb – Founder, DIMC Technologies Africa
• @KamalDandina –Chief Growth Officer, @dataleum@LaraImpacts -GM, Business Transformation, Golden Penny Food Ltd/FMN
Expect practical insights on:
🔹 AI-ready skills for the future of work
🔹 Bridging Africa's digital talent gap
🔹 Upskilling and workforce transformation
🔹 Building AI solutions for African realities
Leading this conversation is Techeconomy’s @BukkyAmosun
📅 24th July, 2026
⏰ 5pm-6pm
Whether you're a business leader, policymaker, entrepreneur, student, developer, or professional looking to stay ahead, this conversation is for you.
Register now via this link: shorturl.at/i8uZR#TecheconomyBusinessSeries#FutureOfWork#ArtificialIntelligence#AI#DigitalTransformation#FutureSkills#TechInAfrica#Innovation#Automation#WorkforceDevelopment#TalentIsTheNewOil#AfricaTech
👉 Read our latest story: "Tech Behind the 2026 FIFA World Cup: AI, Smart Footballs & Referee Cameras" on Techeconomy and discover how technology is reshaping the world's biggest sporting event here: techeconomy.ng/tech-behind-th…
💬 Which lesson resonated with you the most the Yamal vs. Messi debate or the technology behind the tournament?
Before the final, social media couldn't stop the
Lamine Yamal vs Lionel Messi debate.
It's a debate that goes beyond football.
In tech, we do the same thing. Every new AI tool is called the "next ChatGPT." Every promising startup becomes "the next Flutterwave."
But the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final reminded us that greatness isn't built in one match, one product launch, or one viral moment.
⚽ Potential is exciting, but legacy is earned.
⚽ Great individuals thrive in great systems.
⚽ Comparisons create noise. Innovation creates value.
⚽ The future belongs to those who keep building.
And while fans debated players, technology was quietly changing the game.
From AI-powered officiating and smart footballs to referee body cameras, innovation played a starring role at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Continue the story in this thread…
#FIFAWorldCup2026#Yamal#Messi#SportsTech#ArtificialIntelligence Spain
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬?
The answer isn’t just innovation. It’s listening, building with purpose, and moving with speed.
At the UBA Business Series, some of Africa’s leading founders and investors unpacked what it really takes to build products that solve real problems and create lasting impact.
The conversation doesn’t end here. Watch the full session on our YouTube channel via the link in our bio.
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Some ideas take months to build. Others take years.
Today, we’re proud to unveil the identity behind a vision we’ve been nurturing for months.
GrowthX by Techeconomy is our flagship convening for Nigeria’s digital economy, a platform where the people building the future meet to
Some ideas take months to build. Others take years.
Today, we’re proud to unveil the identity behind a vision we’ve been nurturing for months.
GrowthX by Techeconomy is our flagship convening for Nigeria’s digital economy, a platform where the people building the future meet to exchange ideas, create opportunities, and accelerate innovation.
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