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X removes 4,000 creators from revenue-sharing programme for stealing content
X has stepped up efforts to clean up its creator revenue-sharing programme, removing nearly 4,000 accounts in a…
Selar’s founder says Lagos govt wants a 5% royalty tax on sales not classified as royalties
Douglas Kendyson, founder and chief executive of Selar, used a public thread on X to accuse the Lagos…
Airtel Africa revives mobile money IPO, targets $10bn valuation
Telecoms operator Airtel Africa has revived plans for the initial public offering (IPO) of its mobile money business,…
African ClimateTech funding hits $1.5bn, overtakes fintech for the first time
For the first time, climate technology (climatetech) has surpassed fintech as Africa’s largest venture capital sector. A new…
SeamlessHR rebrands as Seamless Technologies, launches AI layer called ‘Samira’ to push into embedded finance
For eight years, SeamlessHR built a reputation for itself, helping African companies manage payroll and HR without the…
American pilot banned from Nigerian airspace after landing on a road instead of Asaba Airport
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has banned the American pilot involved in the Asaba Airport incident from flying…
Spiro bets on football to drive electric mobility adoption in Kenya with Gor Mahia FC partnership
Leading electric mobility company in Africa, Spiro is partnering with Kenya’s most successful football club, Gor Mahia FC,…
Why telemedicine is finally taking off in Nigeria as digital healthcare gains momentum
Picture this. You wake up with a fever, a sore throat, and that nauseous feeling that tells you…
Amazon Leo set for 2027 South Africa launch with local internet provider partnership
Amazon Leo, Amazon’s satellite internet service, is nearing its official launch in South Africa after securing a partnership…
Interswitch returns to N23bn profit as Nigeria drives over 90% of revenue
Interswitch has returned to profitability, posting a pre-tax profit of N23 billion in 2025 after recording a N1.6…
