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AI can now make it look and sound as though someone said or did something that never happened. It's called deepfake technology. Verify before you believe, share or send money. Read More on TechCrier: techcrier.com/2026/11/what-i… #TechCrier #Deepfake #AI

Africa could be looking at a $50bn AI investment ambition. The goal is for Africa to build and own more of the technology shaping the global economy. Can Africa make this ambition a reality? Read More on TechCrier: techcrier.com/2026/11/adesin… #AfricaTech #AI #TechCrier

Nigeria's telecom operators have taken their dispute with the House of Representatives to court. Their argument? The NCC already regulates service quality. Read More on TechCrier: techcrier.com/2026/11/nigeri… #Telecoms #NigeriaTech #NCC #TechNews

Ever wondered what happens when you click PAY on an online store? A payment gateway helps securely capture and transmit your payment details. Read More on TechCrier: techcrier.com/2026/11/what-i… #TechCrier #Fintech

Google.org has awarded Helium Health $2.5 million to bring AI-powered maternal healthcare solutions to more Nigerian women. Read More on TechCrier: techcrier.com/2026/11/google… #GoogleOrg #HeliumHealth #HealthTech #AI #NigeriaTech

OPay's $304 million US IPO is off the table for now. The fintech withdrew its planned NYSE offering after a foreign regulatory inquiry. The planned IPO never reached the trading stage. Read More on TechCrier: techcrier.com/2026/11/opay-w… #OPay #Fintech #IPO #TechNews

Flutterwave wasn't originally built to be just another payment app. Founded in 2016, the company set out to connect banks, merchants and payment networks through one API. Read More on TechCrier: techcrier.com/2026/11/how-fl… #Flutterwave #Fintech #AfricanTech #DigitalPayments

Seeing "PRIVATE NUMBER" on your phone? It doesn't automatically mean a scammer is calling. Never share your OTP, PIN or password with an unexpected caller. Have you ever received one? Read More on TechCrier: techcrier.com/2026/11/what-d… #TechCrier #DigitalSafety

Bluetooth just got a serious speed boost. The Bluetooth SIG has adopted a new feature called HDT, increasing Bluetooth LE's maximum data rate from 2 Mbps to 7.5 Mbps. Read More on TechCrier: techcrier.com/2026/11/blueto… #Bluetooth7 #TechNews #WirelessAudio #TechCrier

Could someone be spying on your phone without your knowledge? Spyware can secretly collect messages, photos, location data and other private information. Read More on TechCrier: techcrier.com/2026/11/what-i… #TechCrier #Spyware #Cybersecurity

Circle has appointed former Yellow Card executive Gillian Darko as Vice President and Head of Africa. Read More on TechCrier: techcrier.com/2026/11/circle… #Circle #USDC #Fintech #TechCrier

Business Wi-Fi could become a customer intelligence tool. A new analytics service aims to help SMEs understand in-store traffic, visitor patterns and peak customer hours. Read More on TechCrier: techcrier.com/2026/11/nigeri… #WiFiAnalytics #TechCrier

Nigerian IT firm Kecam Technologies has been appointed an authorised distributor of GstarCAD. Read More on TechCrier: techcrier.com/2026/11/kecam-… #GstarCAD #TechCrier

Galaxy Backbone is in talks with two unnamed tech firms to develop Nigeria's sovereign cloud infrastructure through a public-private partnership. Read More on TechCrier: techcrier.com/2026/11/galaxy… #CloudComputing #TechCrier

CBN policy changes are reshaping Nigeria's fintech industry. From POS geo-tagging and agent banking restrictions to local payment data storage and new market-share rules. Read More on TechCrier: techcrier.com/2026/11/the-re… #CBN #FintechNigeria

Samsung has retained fifth place in Interbrand's 2026 Best Global Brands ranking, with a brand valuation of $105.2 billion. Read More on TechCrier: techcrier.com/2026/11/samsun… #Samsung #AI #TechCrier

Airtel Nigeria has launched Open Network on the My Airtel Africa app. Subscribers can now view nearby 4G/5G sites, check network upgrades and report connectivity problems. Will it improve accountability? Read More on TechCrier: techcrier.com/2026/11/airtel… #Airtel #TechCrier

How does AI create content that never existed before? Generative AI learns patterns from large datasets and uses them to generate text, images, music, videos and code. Read More on TechCrier: techcrier.com/2026/11/how-do… #GenerativeAI #AI #TechCrier

The Data Immersed founder Nnamani Daberechi Anne is urging Nigeria and African countries to invest more in digital skills. Read More on TechCrier: techcrier.com/2026/11/the-da… #AI #DigitalSkills #TechCrier

Nigerian fintech Eazipay has won the Digital Payroll & Payment Innovation Excellence Award at GrowthX. The company builds technology to help businesses manage salaries. Read More on TechCrier: techcrier.com/2026/11/eazipa… #Eazipay #Fintech #TechCrier