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FCCPC Launches Investigations Into GTBank, MTN, and Air Peace Over Consumer Complaints
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched a significant inquiry into consumer…
Holcim to exit Nigeria by selling its 84% Lafarge Africa stake to Huaxin Cement for $1 billion
Swiss cement maker Holcim AG is set to exit the Nigerian market by selling its…
Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) is taking a decisive stand against the persistent cash shortages that…
The sixth edition of the Ocean Innovation Africa (OIA) summit is scheduled to take place…
Sahel Capital, the fund manager for the Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA),…
Nigerian venture capital firm Venture Garden Group (VGG) has joined forces with Ascend Studios and…
Senegal-based startup Solarbox Africa, specializing in e-mobility and energy solutions, has successfully closed a US$1…
The board of directors at MTN Group has decided to extend the contract of CEO…
Social media has become an important part of modern life. Billions of people, all over…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted SpaceX approval to launch its innovative Direct-to-Cell service,…
The digital revolution has reshaped the way governments interact with citizens, and nowhere is this…
The World Trade Organization (WTO) General Council has unanimously reappointed Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for a…
In a vibrant showcase of innovation and talent, Feegor, an innovative B2B e-commerce company, emerged…
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has issued a firm cease-and-desist order to Elon…
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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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Zone, the first African company with a licensed blockchain payment infrastructure, intends to launch a…
The Westerwelle Young Founders Programme is now accepting applications, presenting remarkable young entrepreneurs from developing…
AfriLabs, an organization that supports innovation hubs, has unveiled the AfriLabs Connect Deal Room (ACDR)…
Ivorian online used car marketplace, Auto24, has expanded its presence in sub-Saharan Africa with the…
Edura, an Egyptian ed-tech startup established in 2021, has successfully garnered an undisclosed pre-seed funding.…
Injini, a non-profit company dedicated to improving educational outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa, and Mastercard Foundation…
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Facebook still finds itself in the hot seat over the spread of fake news on…
Emmanuel Nnorom is the new Group Chief Executive Officer of Heirs Holdings and he is…
Ghanaian Business Mogul, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, on Forbes Africa My Worst Day with Peace Hyde
The last installment of the remarkable Forbes Africa TV show My Worst Day with Peace…
Evan Thomas Spiegel (26 years) is an American Internet entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and CEO…
Snapchat launched in 2012 as a mobile app that allows users to send photos that…
Smile Telecoms Holdings Ltd, a Pan-African telecommunications group with operations in Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania and…