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MTN to resume Telkom SA acquisition talks by end of 2025
Telecoms company, MTN Group, is considering reviving its plans to acquire South African telecoms company and rival, Telkom.…
Bolt appeals court ruling authorising FIRS to tax its ride and food delivery services
E-mobility company Bolt has filed an appeal at the Lagos Court of Appeal to challenge a High Court…
Beyond caller ID Truecaller now lets you know why somebody is calling using AI
Caller ID company Truecaller has expanded its service beyond just caller identification as it is now helping users…
PodFest Naija to Convene Creators, Storytellers, Policymakers, and Brands in Lagos This October
PodFest Naija – A Festival of Stories – is set to bring together Nigeria’s most influential creators, policymakers,…
Loan apps: FCCPC begins enforcement of regulations to curb harassment and data violations
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commenced the enforcement of the Digital, Electronic, Online, or…
Lagos Blue Line records 5 million riders in 2 years as LASG slashes fare by 50%
The Lagos Blue Line has transported more than five million passengers since it began commercial operations in September…
Culture meets technology: E1 Series CEO Rodi Basso speaks on first electric boat race in Lagos
Lagos, renowned for its water bodies that have earned it the tag: city of aquatic splendour, will put…
South African edtech The Invigilator raises $11m for global AI expansion
South African-based Edtech platform, The Invigilator, has raised $11 million in a funding round led by Kaltroco Partners…
Our stories, our AI: Nigeria pushes for local tech to stop cultural erasure
The Nigerian government has sounded a clear warning that without a deliberate effort to build Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
Google won’t sell Chrome afterall but is ordered to share search data with competitors
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Alphabet‘s Google will not be forced to divest its Chrome browser…
