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MTN Nigeria refutes ₦900 million tax debt claim, points to legal agreement with government affiliate
MTN Nigeria, a leading telecommunications company, has dismissed allegations that it owes ₦900 million in…
Ecobank, a prominent independent banking group in Africa, operates across 35 nations and caters to…
Bridging the Green Finance Gap: Hloolo’s launch and the support for sustainable SMEs in South Africa
Green SMEs often grapple with the difficulty of accessing sustainable finance, despite South Africa’s well-established…
C-CONNECT, a new virtual mobile network operator, has recently launched across South Africa, aiming to…
Silverbacks Holdings, an investment firm based in Mauritius, has recently expanded its portfolio by purchasing…
Instagram is currently experimenting with a revamped layout for user profile grids, transitioning from the…
X, the online social networking service previously recognized as Twitter, has officially declared that it…
After undergoing a significant rebranding initiative, Cell C is setting its sights on regaining its…
Epic Games Inc. is set to unveil a new mobile gaming platform, marking a significant…
SpaceX has issued a second notification, escalating its warnings to users who are utilizing its…
The market for cocoa and chocolate is one of the biggest food sectors in the…
Jumia ($JMIA) has successfully completed its secondary offering of 20 million ordinary shares, achieving its…
I finally watched the 2019 film titled “The Boy Who harnessed The Wind” on Netflix.…
GTBank refutes website cloning claim; confirms no instance of compromise of customer data
GTBank, a Nigerian commercial bank, has issued a statement refuting claims that hackers had “seized…
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African technology startups have been extended an invite to participate in the investment showcase segment of the upcoming Africa Tech Summit (ATS) in London, scheduled to take place this June. ATS London has gained recognition as a prominent technology-centric summit that catalyzes business and investment connections throughout the African continent.…
The government of Ghana has embarked on an initiative to formulate and implement local content regulations specifically for the telecommunications industry, with an aim to bolster reliance on indigenous resources and to give precedence to Ghanaian telecom enterprises. At a notable event held in Accra, the capital city of Ghana,…
Bokra, an innovative financial technology enterprise based in Egypt, has successfully secured a substantial amount of $4.6 million during its pre-seed funding phase. This notable financial injection is primarily aimed at initiating the formal launch of the Bokra mobile application, enhancing the spectrum of investment vehicles on offer, and further…
First Bank names Olusegun Alebiosu as interim leader following unexpected resignation of predecessor
The First Bank of Nigeria has officially announced a major transition in its leadership, with Olusegun Alebiosu being appointed as the acting Managing Director and CEO. Alebiosu, who has previously held high-level roles within the bank, including Executive Director, Chief Risk Officer, and Executive Compliance Officer, is poised to take…
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Pan African Early-stage VC firm, Oui Capital has secured the first close of its $30…
Egypt’s transport and mobility solutions provider SWVL has aborted its planned acquisition of Zeelo, a…
Central Bank of Kenya instructs banks to stop dealing with Flutterwave and Chippercash
The Central Bank of Kenya has ordered all financial institutions in Kenya to stop dealing…
The Nigeria Startup Bill passed its third reading at the lower house of the country’s…
Seedstars has launched Seedstars International ventures, its second emerging market seed stage fund. Seedstars also…
Nigerian startup, Treepz, receives the GSA Award for Best Industrial Technology Company in Africa
Nigerian mobile startup Treepz (formerly Plentywaka) was recently named Best African Industrial Technology Company in…
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Hublot has unveiled a limited edition watch to benefit the foundation of renowned Hongkong American martial…
https://youtu.be/wvf2vLLxWx0 Nigeria’s most celebrated blogger ‘Linda Ikeji’ officially started a vlog today. She announced that she…
Sim Shagaya, Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria’s ecommerce giant Konga.com has announced the company recorded…
Hifikepunye Pohamba, the former President of Namibia, tonight accepted the 2014 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement…
Nigerian government has said it will ensure strict adherence to the plans for 100 percent…
Swiss luxury watch maker, Hublot has released yesterday the new official limited-edition chronograph with Juventus at…