Nvidia’s Reported $100 Billion OpenAI Investment Hits a Pause
Reports that Nvidia was exploring a massive investment of up to $100 billion in OpenAI have sent ripples through the global tech ecosystem. Now, according to the Wall Street Journal, those discussions have stalled. While neither company has confirmed formal talks or timelines, the report suggests that what would have been one of the...
BUSINESS
Trump Says Netflix’s $72B Warner Bros. Deal “Could Be a Problem” as Paramount Launches Hostile Takeover Bid
The streaming giant’s biggest acquisition faces presidential scrutiny and a determined rival with deep pockets and political connections. What started as Netflix’s boldest move yet has turned into one of Hollywood’s messiest corporate battles, with President Trump throwing regulatory shade and Paramount refusing to walk...
Nigerian Authorities Shut Down MovieBox.ng for Piracy, Pledge Ongoing Crackdown
Movie lovers in Nigeria hoping to stream the latest blockbusters illegally just lost a major outlet. Authorities have taken MovieBox.ng, a popular website notorious for distributing pirated movies, music, and live sports, offline in a coordinated strike against digital copyright theft. The shutdown, which happened on July 20, 2025,...
Top 10 Remote Job Platforms for Nigerians in 2025 (No Visa Sponsorship Needed)
Introduction In an increasingly interconnected world, remote work has become a powerful avenue for Nigerian professionals to tap into...
Startups
Lidya Shutdown: Nigerian Fintech Startup Closes After Raising $16.5M
Nigerian digital lending pioneer Lidya has officially shut down operations after nearly a decade, marking another significant failure in Africa’s fintech ecosystem. The company, which raised over $16.5 million from prominent investors, cited severe financial distress as the reason for its closure. What Happened to Lidya? In October...
Cryptocurrency
PayPal vs Payoneer vs Stripe vs Flutterwave Which Payment Platform Is Best for Nigerians and African Businesses?
Getting paid internationally has always been one of the hardest parts of doing business from Africa. Talent has never been the issue. Payment access has. With PayPal now usable in Nigeria through Paga, the conversation has shifted again. Nigerians now have more options than ever, but each platform comes with trade-offs. PayPal, Payoneer,...
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