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TL;DR The NXTPAPER 70 Pro is TCL’s latest Android phone with an eye-friendly paper-like display. Users can quickly switch between display modes through the NXTPAPER button, including a monochrome option. Other hardware details include a 50MP main camera, Dimensity 7300 SoC, and up to 512GB storage. Screens on modern phones have become so nice that it’s easy to take them for granted. But while we’ve got our pick of options with big, bright, high-refresh-rate panels, some manufacturers are trying a different approach. TCL has found success with its NXTPAPER tech, prioritizing eye comfort with matte-finish screens that offer a pleasant…
The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has raised concerns over what it described as emerging threats to Nigeria’s multiparty democratic system and growing internal cohesion challenges within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking, National Coordinator of NDYC, Comrade Israel Uwejeyan, at the organisation’s secretariat in Warri, Delta State, the NDYC said recent political developments warranted careful national reflection, particularly regarding the treatment of opposition voices and the stability of party structures within the country’s democratic framework. The congress noted that comments and interventions by Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State had brought renewed attention to issues of constitutionalism, institutional independence,…
Africa’s venture capital and startup ecosystem in 2025 reflects a continent in transition, marked by resilience, innovation, and growing global attention. Despite economic headwinds and tighter global funding conditions, African startups continued to attract investment by solving real-world problems in fintech, healthtech, agritech, and climate solutions. Entrepreneurs increasingly focused on sustainable growth, while investors became more selective, prioritising strong fundamentals, clear revenue models, and scalable impact across local and regional markets. Venture Capital Trends Shaping 2025 In 2025, African venture capital shifted from rapid expansion to disciplined investing, with fewer but more strategic deals. Investors focused on startups with proven…
The Ghana cedi ended 2025 as the 4th best performing currency in Africa. According to Forbes, the cedi’s value of GH¢10.93 per US dollar makes it one of the strongest currencies on the continent. The Tunisia dinar came 1st with a currency value of 2.90 per US dollar. It was followed by the Libyan dinar and Morocco dirham in 2nd and 3rd respectively. In 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th places were Botswana pula, Seychelles rupee, Eritrea nakfa and Swaziland lilangeni. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn Rounding up the top 10 were the South Africa rand…
Wintermute faced scrutiny for two recent events: dumping Bitcoin onto Binance during New Year’s Eve’s thin liquidity, then scrambling to accumulate coins in what appeared to be urgent buying ahead of the Fed announcement on Jan. 2.The claims paint a picture of coordinated manipulation: sell into weakness, buy back cheaper. On-chain data supports the first accusation, but not the second.The evidence comes from blockchain transaction records, not from exchange order books. Every flow analyzed involves addresses labeled by Arkham as belonging to Wintermute on one side and Binance hot wallets on the other.This methodology captures custody transfers between the market…
PiggyVest paid out ₦1.3 trillion to its users in 2025, a 56% increase from the ₦835 billion it paid out in 2024. The milestone comes as the Nigerian fintech crossed 6 million users ahead of its 10th year in operation, underscoring its continued relevance in the country’s increasingly competitive fintech landscape. In an email to users, PiggyVest disclosed that its assets under management grew by 110% in 2025, although it did not provide an absolute figure. The company also made a notable infrastructure shift during the year, launching its own in-house payment system powered by PocketApp and retiring the virtual…
CES 2026 has not officially opened yet, but the pattern is already clear. As usual, the real show starts early, with companies teasing products and half-announcements well before the doors open in Las Vegas. This year feels busier than the last few editions, with more hardware, bigger booths, and less restraint around buzzwords. Artificial intelligence is going to be everywhere. Not as a category, but as a label glued onto almost every product. Laptops, TVs, appliances, wearables, cars-if it has a chip, it will claim some form of AI advantage. Much of it will be backend automation rather than visible…
By PwCMore than three-fifths (61%) of investors say technology will be the sector attracting the most investment over the next three years, well ahead of every other sector, according to the recently published PwC’s 2025 Global Investor Survey.The survey of 1,074 investment professionals across 26 countries and territories found that technology was expected to be two to three times as likely to attract the most investment than the next three sectors. Asset and wealth management came in next at 25%, followed by power and utilities (24%) and banking and capital markets (19%).With technology racing ahead, investors also want to see…
Leonard and Emily Mcharo Kenyan entrepreneurs Leonard and Emily Mcharo spent years living far below their means. There were no holidays, no weekend road trips, and no bikes for their children. While their peers were upgrading their lifestyles, the Mcharos’ home remained devoid of luxuries. Their frugal lifestyle wasn’t born of necessity, but of intent. The couple had set themselves a clear goal: to achieve financial independence – a point where their basic living expenses could be covered entirely by passive income. Their target figure was 500,000 Kenyan shillings (around US$3,850 back in 2004) per month. That discipline, Leonard says,…
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