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Meta announced on Monday that Instagram uses AI to spot teens who are lying about…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a strong warning to influencers amid the…
In a bid to make pay-TV more flexible and accessible, MultiChoice Uganda has unveiled new…
Telecommunications subscribers in Nigeria may soon notice a change in how they’re charged for using…
After nearly two decades of backing early-stage founders, Techstars is updating its standard deal —…
The CBEX scandal left many Nigerians enraged. Thousands of ordinary people lost their hard-earned money…
In Nigeria, data isn’t just expensive; it’s a barrier. Whether you’re applying for jobs, completing…
Your inbox shouldn’t feel like a battlefield. If you want to save time, stay organized,…
Starting a business in Nigeria offers immense opportunities, given its dynamic economy and entrepreneurial spirit.…
The electric vehicle (EV) industry has rapidly transformed over the past decade, with two companies…
In today’s increasingly global economy, Nigerians, especially freelancers, remote workers, and digital entrepreneurs, need reliable,…
The Rise of the African Influencer Across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and now Threads, African influencers…
In the wake of Nigeria’s latest investment scandal, CBEX, a so-called trading platform that trapped…
Africa has traditionally been viewed as a consumer of used vehicles from Asia, Europe, and…
BUSINESS
Revolut, a leading neobank with a remarkable valuation of $45 billion, has announced its plans to investigate potential opportunities in South Africa’s dynamic digital banking landscape. A spokesperson for the company commented, “South Africa is a market we are evaluating, and one we see as attractive, with the potential to…
Access Bank, in collaboration with Visa, has officially launched the innovative Tap to Phone service in Nigeria, marking a significant advancement in the realm of contactless payments. This new offering empowers merchants to accept payments seamlessly using their NFC-enabled Android smartphones, transforming them into fully functional payment terminals. According to…
The establishment of Africa’s largest distributed renewable energy provider has taken a significant step forward as Kenyan regulators have approved Ignite Power’s acquisition of ENGIE Energy Access. This deal, valued at an undisclosed amount, underscores the intensifying competition to electrify the continent. The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has granted…
Nedbank Group, in collaboration with the Norwegian investment firm Norfund, is set to acquire a “substantial minority” stake in Pele Energy Group, a renewable energy company co-founded by former JPMorgan Chase & Co banker Gqi Raoleka. This strategic investment will amount to US$31 million (approximately R573 million), as confirmed by…
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EasyBank, an innovative fintech startup headquartered in Tunisia, has successfully secured $370,000 in funding, equivalent…
Nigerian startups are now encouraged to submit their applications for the second cohort of the…
Cedar Money, an innovative fintech startup specializing in the use of stablecoins for cross-border transactions,…
South African fintech startups Float and Peach Payments have joined forces to provide thousands of…
StarkWare, a prominent Israeli blockchain infrastructure company with a valuation of $8 billion, has announced…
Saviu Ventures, a prominent player in the venture capital landscape of Francophone Africa, has successfully…
people
Following his surprise firing on Friday, former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman might not be as…
After a surprise shakeup at one of the world’s most valuable startups, OpenAI cofounder Sam Altman is…
The White House on Friday accused Elon Musk of repeating a “hideous” antisemitic lie on…
On Friday, OpenAI’s board of directors said that Sam Altman will step down as CEO…
MTN’s Fintech business is delighted to announce the appointment of Patrick Attoungbre as the Chief…
Salesforce co-founder and chief executive Marc Benioff announced on Monday that longtime Salesforce executive Denise…
Cryptocurrency
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), guided by its constitutional roles and functions, recently issued…
Recent days have seen a substantial surge in global interest in Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency token…
The Nigerian government is allegedly preparing to close down cryptocurrency-related websites in the nation, according…
Binance, recognized as the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has imposed restrictions on peer-to-peer transactions concerning…
Kenya is planning to impose new laws to govern cryptocurrency trading, motivated by concerns that…
On February 14th, 2024, Luno, a prominent cryptocurrency company, revealed its plan to issue monthly…