By Oluwatunmise Omoseyin STMicroelectronics has shipped more than 5 billion radio frequency antenna chips to Elon Musk’s SpaceX for use in the Starlink satellite internet network. Remi El Ouazzane, the president of STMicro’s microcontrollers and digital integrated circuits division, in an interview, stated that shipments linked to Starlink could double within the next two years and that Starlink’s technology is likely to be adopted widely across the industry; The past 10 years of user terminals in terms of volume could actually double over the next two years. I expect many lower-orbit satellite players to leverage the technology – El Ouazzane The chips supplied by STMicro are radio frequency front end modules used in Starlink user terminals. They are designed to handle high data speeds and operate reliably in tough space conditions. STMicro has been working with SpaceX since around 2015, supplying components as Starlink expanded into a global satellite internet service. Starlink currently operates in more than 150 markets worldwide and serves around 8 million users, according to information published on its website. The network relies on thousands of low Earth orbit satellites to deliver broadband internet, particularly in areas with limited traditional connectivity. The space sector is moving from government led projects towards commercial networks. Companies such as SpaceX, OneWeb, Eutelsat and Amazon are investing heavily in low Earth orbit satellite systems, thereby increasing the demand for specialised chips that supports high data rates and withstand extreme environments. The company is also working with European partners including Thales and Eutelsat on projects like the Iris 2 satellite constellation by the European Union.
Paystack co-founder Ezra Olubi alleges wrongful firing during misconduct probe
Ezra Olubi, co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer of African fintech giant Paystack, has alleged that his employment was terminated prematurely while an investigation into serious allegations of sexual misconduct and disturbing decade-old social media posts was still underway.In a statement released on Sunday, Olubi claims Paystack’s Board dismissed him on Saturday, November 22, 2025, without granting him a hearing or opportunity to respond, actions he argues violate both the terms of his suspension and the company’s internal policies.Olubi, who co-founded Paystack in 2015 before its acquisition by Stripe in 2020 for over $200 million, was placed on immediate suspension on November 13, 2025. This followed the resurfacing of explicit and highly controversial social media posts he made between 2009 and 2013, alongside recent allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior toward a subordinate.The decade-old posts contained sexually explicit comments about colleagues, minors, and other offensive references, prompting calls for a police investigation into potential criminal offenses.Olubi alleges his dismissal was determined before the “independent” third-party investigation was concluded, and that the company failed to follow due process.Olubi confirmed his legal team is now reviewing the process and will take the steps they consider appropriate, over the alleged wrongful dismissal.Paystack and its parent company, Stripe, have not publicly responded to Olubi’s claim regarding the termination process. The company’s previous statement confirmed the appointment of an independent third-party investigator to ensure a “fair and transparent review.”
Tesla launches first African base in Morocco, aiming to build EV manufacturing hub
Tesla is launching its first official operation on the African continent in Morocco, thereby creating job openings in Casablanca. Tesla intends to leverage with the rapid growth in the automotive sector and favorable electric vehicle (EV) policies in Morocco over South Africa, which was historically the continent’s largest vehicle market.The new Country Leader will be responsible for sales, delivery, daily operations, and market expansion, placing Tesla for both sales and potentially future manufacturing in North Africa.While South Africa traditionally holds the largest vehicle sales market, Morocco has aggressively placed itself as the automotive manufacturing and EV production leader of the continent.Tesla’s establishment of a presence in Casablanca, its first official subsidiary in Africa, is expected to have far-reaching implications for the entire African automotive industry. Tesla’s presence will likely accelerate EV adoption across Morocco, supporting the country’s targets of 10,000 public charging stations by 2030 and 20% EV penetration in new vehicle sales.The move increases competition, particularly with Chinese EV manufacturers like BYD, which has been investing in South Africa. This competition is expected to drive greater overall investment and innovation in African electric mobility.Tesla’s decision will likely encourage other global automakers to invest in North Africa, capitalizing on Morocco’s favorable investment environment and EV incentives.Tesla’s entry into Morocco is seen not just as a sales strategy but as a strategic long-term play, potentially setting up the North African kingdom as the primary EV manufacturing and distribution hub for the entire continent. South Africa will need to quickly implement its announced EV incentives and ramp up local EV production to remain competitive in the face of this global shift towards sustainable mobility.
Nigerian Copyright Commission shuts down popular Nigerian music sites over piracy
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has launched a crackdown on online piracy, leading to the immediate suspension of several popular .NG domain names, including tunesloaded and music.360media.The commission confirmed that these platforms were involved in the massive, illegal distribution of copyrighted sound recordings and audiovisual works, severely undermining the creative economy of the country.The enforcement was carried out by NCC’s Special Taskforce against Online Piracy (STOP) in collaboration with the Nigerian Internet Registration Association (NiRA).NCC Director-General, Dr. John Asein, stated that the crackdown followed a formal request by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) regarding rampant copyright infringement in the music sector.The domains suspended for illegally sharing unlicensed music belonging to Nigerian and foreign rights holders include: tunesloaded.com.ng, music.360media.com.ng, val9ja.com.ng, toxniaja.com.ng, medianub.com.ng, naijalevels.com.ng, mp3juice.com.ng.According to the NCC, the activities of these pirate websites directly undermine legitimate digital platforms and deprive creators and investors of billions in potential revenue, hindering investment in one of the fastest-growing sectors of Nigeria The Commission’s Special Taskforce against Online Piracy (STOP) said the websites were confirmed to be engaging in blatant copyright infringement by illegally sharing unlicensed music and audiovisual works belonging to Nigerian and foreign rights holders – NCC Dr. John Asein stressed that the agency is relentless to resolve piracy issues and also continue to the enforcement of its operations. He stressed that the suspension of the ‘.ng’ domains shows how intolerable the country is towards digital piracy, to ensure a safe, lawful, and thriving digital environment for Nigeria’s creative economy.The NCC also appealed to the public to report any suspicious platforms or online piracy activities to the commission via their dedicated portal: stop.copyright.gov.ng.
NLC plans “mother of all protests” against Moove Africa over labor practices
The Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is planning a major protest, dubbed the “Mother of All Protests”, against the vehicle financing company Moove Africa. The protest, which will take place at Moove Africa’s office, is aimed at tackling the company’s alleged continuous anti-labour practices and demanding the reversal of “oppressive policies,” including a 100% increase in the weekly remittance required from drivers in its drive-to-own scheme.The planned action escalates a conflict that began when Moove Africa drastically altered the payment structure for its drivers, leading to hardship and previous driver protests.The conflict centers on a 100% increase in the weekly remittance for drivers under the Moove’s drive-to-own scheme, raised from ₦56,400 to ₦112,200 in September 2025.Drivers expressed concern over the remittance breakdown showing that the actual vehicle loan repayment component (₦39,766) was less than the handling cost (₦42,735), raising questions about the fairness of the cost structure.In addition to the fee hike, the NLC and the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) accuse Moove of engaging in unlawful collection and seizure of vehicles, particularly the Suzuki Espresso and Alto models, from drivers without due process or justification.Lagos NLC Chairperson, Comrade Funmi Sessi, stated that Moove Africa has refused dialogue, leaving the NLC no choice but to protest; The company’s high-handedness and disregard for dialogue have left us with no option but to exercise our democratic and constitutional right to peaceful protest AUATON accused Moove of continuously exploiting drivers by recycling drivers and manipulating remittance systems. AUATON called on all e-hailing drivers (Uber, Bolt, etc.) in the state to join the solidarity protest.The NLC and AUATON argue that the remittance hike and vehicle seizures cause untold hardship and constitute exploitation of hardworking drivers who are struggling under prevailing economic realities. They demand an immediate reversal of all oppressive policies.
Anthony Joshua to face YouTuber Jake Paul in December
Former unified heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua will fight YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a professional bout on Friday, December 19, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.The anticipated match, titled “Judgment Day,” will be streamed live globally onNetflix. The fight is scheduled for eight three-minute rounds and marking Paul’s first professional contest against an elite heavyweight boxer.The bout is a sanctioned professional heavyweight fight contested over eight three-minute rounds using 10-ounce gloves, which is more accommodating to Paul’s career as a cruiserweight, different from the 12-round championship distance Joshua is accustomed to.The fight represents the most significant step up in competition for Paul (12-1, 7 KOs), who has largely built his professional record on wins against former MMA fighters and one victory over the retired heavyweight legend Mike Tyson. Paul is historically a cruiserweight, making this his first professional fight at true heavyweight against a formidable opponent.The fighters are scheduled to meet face-to-face for the official kickoff press conference on Friday, November 21, in Miami.