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Google Pixel 9a is getting Android 17: Here’s what’s new

Google Pixel 9a is getting Android 17: Here’s what’s new

The rollout is happening in phases, so the update may not appear on your device right away.

Why Nigeria’s AI future depends on breaking government data silos

Why Nigeria’s AI future depends on breaking government data silos

Eight major government agencies hold some of Nigeria's most valuable datasets on citizens. But these databases remain siloed, with little interoperability or data

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – A Ripple in Flutterwave

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – A Ripple in Flutterwave

In today's edition: Chimoney is getting acquired CBN has new rules Flutterwave raises a Series E from US-based Ripple Egypt is building a new data centre

Every Android 17 feature coming to your phone in 2026

Every Android 17 feature coming to your phone in 2026

Getting Android 17 on your phone doesn't automatically mean you'll get all its best features.

Nigeria’s central bank restricts payment firms from dominating consumers and merchants

Nigeria’s central bank restricts payment firms from dominating consumers and merchants

The rule comes as banks and fintechs expand beyond their traditional niches to serve both consumers and merchants.

Why Solarbox is building Senegal’s EV ecosystem around the sun

Why Solarbox is building Senegal’s EV ecosystem around the sun

Senegal's Solarbox is building electric vehicles around one thesis: solar can provide a better power source than the grid. Here's Tijan Watt in an interview with

Kenya’s KCB Group fires staff over fraud as cases drop sharply

Kenya’s KCB Group fires staff over fraud as cases drop sharply

The rise in staff dismissals amid falling fraud cases signals that Kenyan banks are taking a tougher stance on insider crime, using technology and tighter controls

Flutterwave hits $3.25 billion valuation in Ripple-backed Series E

Flutterwave hits $3.25 billion valuation in Ripple-backed Series E

Flutterwave, Africa’s most valuable fintech company, has raised a Series E round at a $3.25 billion valuation after a strategic investment from Ripple.

Which Samsung phones are getting the Samsung One UI 9 update

Which Samsung phones are getting the Samsung One UI 9 update

One UI 9, built on Android 17, kicked off its beta program on May 13, 2026, starting with the Galaxy S26 series.

Fintech Chimoney to be acquired four weeks after announcing shutdown

Fintech Chimoney to be acquired four weeks after announcing shutdown

The acquisition comes four weeks after Chimoney announced it was shutting down due to insufficient capital to sustain operations.