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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a landmark 50% tariff adjustment for telecommunications companies,…
Instagram has officially rolled out a significant change to its platform: the iconic square grid…
On the eve of her husband’s inauguration as the President of the United States, incoming…
In the world of mobile app development, Android phones have become more than just devices…
In a move towards digitalisation and improved service delivery, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has…
Nollywood is the world’s second-largest film industry, and this isn’t without reason. For years, the…
Between May and December 2024, Nigeria experienced a significant surge in cyberattacks, moving from the…
SeamlessHR, a Nigerian company specializing in HR management solutions, has successfully raised a $9 million…
Great news, Android enthusiasts: the wait is almost over! In just a few days, Samsung…
X (formerly Twitter) has rolled out a new video tab feature for users in the…
Waza, a YCombinator-backed B2B payments company, has introduced Lync, a new banking product designed to…
Donald Trump is set to take the presidential oath of office once again on Monday,…
Ilara Health has recently secured a $1 million loan from the United States International Development…
In a dramatic series of events, TikTok briefly shut down in the United States over…
BUSINESS
To boost Nigeria’s private sector, the the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the Central Bank of Nigeria have signed a major agreement to increase funding in local currency. This partnership will enable the IFC to better manage currency risks and significantly scale up…
Checkers Sixty60, the South African grocery delivery service that promises deliveries in 60 minutes, has become a household name, lauded for its convenience and efficiency. The service, which has experienced remarkable growth since its launch, recently took to the skies with a branded airplane in partnership with Lift Airlines, showcasing…
Sendstack, a logistics platform supported by OnDeck, is phasing out its primary last-mile delivery service, DLVR, to concentrate on a new offering called CTRL. This new product is designed to assist businesses in managing delivery routing and tracking, maintaining communication with drivers and customers, handling payments, and providing operational insights…
Following its recent acquisition by OmniRetail, fintech startup Traction Apps has announced plans to downsize its workforce. In a recent statement, the company explained that the layoffs are a consequence of the acquisition, aimed at optimizing operations and aligning with the company’s future goals. As part of the integration process…
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Angolan-origin grocery delivery startup Mano has made a strategic foray into the bustling food delivery…
The Innovate2PREVENT Innovation Contest is calling for submissions from African startups that are eager to…
Today’s business world is constantly evolving, and that is why digital presence, more than an…
The Nigerian startup Blueroomcare, which offers a digital therapy service covered by insurance, has successfully…
Entrepreneurial ventures based in Africa are being called upon to submit their applications for the…
Bamboo, the popular Nigerian investment app that enables users to invest in US stocks, has…
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Alexis Ohanian, one of the co-founders of Reddit, has stepped down from the Reddit board…
Seasoned Telecoms Executive, Alan Sinfield, has been appointed as the new CEO of 9Mobile. He…
After several years on the sidelines, Anonymous the world’s most popular hacktivist is back! They…
Facebook has donated $10 million to anti-racism groups. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg made this known…
Just days after Twiter fact-checked Donald Trump, the social media platform has again added a…
Vodacom Group has named Balesh Sharma as the managing director and CEO of its newly-carved out…
Cryptocurrency
Revix, a South African Cryptocurrency Investment Platform with offices in Cape Town and London, has…
According to CoinDesk data the price of dogecoin spiked as much as 34% to an all-time…
Ending weeks of stagnancy, Bitcoin last month shot up in price, hitting new all-time highs of $60,000 for…
Leading global cryptocurrency platform, Luno, recently announced that it has reached the momentous milestone of…
One of South Africa’s oldest crypto exchange, Ice3x, which operated since 2013 after briefly suspending…
Encrypted messaging app Signal is testing a new feature that’ll let you privately send money…