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Fidelity Bank, a financial institution in Nigeria classified as a second-tier bank with a valuation of 323 billion Nigerian Naira (approximately 205 million US dollars), has publicly refuted claims made by the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) concerning an alleged incident of unauthorized access to customer data. Additionally, the bank…
Liquid Telecommunication Holdings Ltd., headquartered in South Africa, is gearing up to enhance Africa’s digital landscape with a substantial capital infusion. The company is on track to secure $225 million in equity by the end of 2024, as confirmed by CEO Hardy Pemhiwa. A key player in this financial endeavor…
Access Bank, a prominent Nigerian financial institution with a significant market presence and a valuation of ₦1.01 trillion, is on the verge of acquiring the National Bank of Kenya (NBK), which is currently owned by the KCB Group. This strategic acquisition is pending the green light from two regulatory bodies…
Qatar Airways has recently expanded its footprint in the African aviation market by acquiring a 25% stake in South African regional airline Airlink. This strategic move is part of Qatar Airways’ broader objective to enhance its presence across the African continent. The investment in Airlink, which operates flights across 15…
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World Innovation League (WIL), formerly known as NaijaHacks, has obtained $1.2 million in funding to…
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Chinua Achebe, Africa’s literary icon and a world-renowned author has been honoured with a Google Doodle…
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