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Digital economy contributes 14.4% of Nigeria’s GDP growth in Q2 2025
The Digital Economy sector contributed N7.37 trillion to the Nigerian Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) during the second…
Uber/Moove 100% remittance hike: AUATON demands immediate reversal
The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has demanded the immediate reversal of a 100 per…
South African Uber, Bolt drivers will no longer be free to operate across the country
E-hailing drivers in South Africa will no longer be free to operate across the country under new transport…
Trump gets Murdoch, Ellison to lead TikTok deal; ByteDance gets 1 of 7 board seats
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that several of America’s most prominent business figures will be part of…
South African fintech, Yoco gets new CEO as Katlego Maphai steps down after 10 years
Katlego Maphai, Co-founder of the South African payment startup Yoco, has stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer…
Flutterwave reshuffles leadership team to strengthen risk, compliance, oversight
Fintech company, Flutterwave, has announced a sweeping reorganisation of its leadership team overseeing risk management, compliance, regulation, and…
Canal+ seals $3.17bn MultiChoice takeover with new CEO, board announcements
Canal+ has appointed David Mignot as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of African operations and implemented wide-ranging changes to…
Nigeria’s EV drive gains momentum as Spiro showcases 3 flagship bikes in Lagos
Nigeria’s drive towards electric mobility is stirring waves, and Spiro is leading the drive. The African EV manufacturer…
TikTok, CABC to tackle online gender-based violence in Nigeria
In a significant step toward making digital spaces safer, TikTok and the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change…
