Chowdeck, the Nigerian on-demand delivery platform, has introduced a personal accident insurance plan for its more than 20,000 active riders through a collaboration with MyCoverGenius, a local insurance provider. The partnership, which started in November 2024, automatically enrolls all riders on the platform and offers coverage for medical expenses arising from accidents, temporary disability, and…

Nigeria’s tax authority, the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), now requires all cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country to log customer transactions daily into a centralised e-reporting portal. The policy, effective from January 2026, aims to formalise and tax one of the world’s most active crypto markets. The reporting system is intended to calculate applicable taxes…

More than 80% of smartphones sold across Africa in 2025 cost under $200, highlighting the continent’s strong demand for affordable mobile devices, according to a new report by global technology analyst Omdia. Africa recorded 84.4 million smartphone shipments in 2025, marking a 13% year-on-year increase. Devices below $200 accounted for 81% of these shipments, cementing…