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Lagos Assembly knocks Uber, Bolt, others over driver commission, deactivation
The Lagos State House of Assembly has ordered Uber, Bolt, inDrive and other ride-hailing companies to ensure transparency…
Starlink says it has respect for South Africa local laws amid license hurdle
Starlink has expressed its dedication to obtaining an operating licence in South Africa in light of its ongoing…
Muyiwa Ladipo appointed MTN South Africa’s Chief Consumer Officer for prepaid
MTN South Africa has appointed Muyiwa Ladipo as Chief Consumer Officer for prepaid, effective September 15, 2025. Ladipo…
OpenAI’s $200 million U.S. Defence contract sparks debate over AI militarisation
OpenAI has been awarded a $200 million contract by the U.S. Department of Defence (DoD) to supply advanced…
Ecobank staff jailed for one year over N2.4m cyberfraud blames hardship
An Ecobank staff, Solomon Ufayo, has been sentenced to one year in prison for cyberfraud involving N2.4 million.…
“I paid ₦150,000, now my shop is locked”: A citizen’s battle with Nigeria’s Ministry of Interior
On 28 May 2025, a small business owner in Nigeria, Owoyemi Segun, paid ₦150,000 through the Ministry of…
Forex Affiliate Program: Definition, Joining, and Reliability Criteria
Recent statistics show that the foreign exchange industry is at the peak of its popularity. Forex (FX) generates…
inDrive confirms Lagos Assembly summons, to take part in public hearing
A leading ride-hailing company in Lagos, inDrive has confirmed that it will be taking part in a public…
Meta makes U-turn, introduces ads on WhatsApp status and channels
Meta has announced that businesses will now be able to run ads on WhatsApp. The status ad feature,…
LemFi acquires Pillar to strengthen ‘Credit’ access offering for immigrants
LemFi, a London-based fintech platform, has acquired Pillar, a UK-based fintech focused on credit access for immigrants, in…
