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New TikTok features give Nigerians additional control over ‘For You’ feed
TikTok has today announced a new set of features designed to give users greater control over the content…
Onafriq celebrates 1 bn mobile wallets, 500m account connections on 15th anniversary
Onafriq, Africa’s largest digital payments network, is celebrating its 15th anniversary by announcing a significant milestone: close to…
Netflix hikes subscription prices in Nigeria, Basic plan now N4000, Premium now N8,500
Popular video streaming platform Netflix has introduced a 21.4 per cent increase to its premium monthly subscription plan…
Nigerian Banks to start deducting USSD charges from customers airtime
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered commercial banks to start deducting charges for USSD transactions directly from…
Hollywood movie, Sinners rakes in N736M from Nigerian cinemas in 6 weeks
According to Filmone Entertainment, Ryan Coogler’s supernatural horror film “Sinners”, starring Michael B. Jordan, has grossed NGN736 million…
AUATON demands that Bolt reinstates driver suspended for assaulting passenger in PH
The Rivers State Chairman of the Amalgamated Union of the App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has demanded that…
Outrage as Kenyan civic tech activist Rose Njeri charged under controversial cybercrime law
The arrest and detention of Kenyan civil tech activist Rose Njeri have ignited widespread outrage and reignited debates…
Vodacom appoints Mohamed Abdallah as head of 5 African markets
Vodacom Group has appointed Mohamed Abdallah, CEO of Vodafone Egypt, to a regional executive position where he will…
Microsoft lays off another 300 employees, weeks after its largest job cut in years
Microsoft had laid off more than 300 employees as part of its continued efforts to reduce operational costs…
