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Bolt says Economy category only deactivated for drivers guilty of offline trips in Rivers
Leading ride-hailing company in Nigeria, Bolt, has debunked reports that it is removing its Economy Ride category for…
Azaman: Auchi-based yahoo boy arrested for allegedly laundering N450 million
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has traced over $300,000 (about N450 million) to a suspected internet…
Legacy systems are holding back Africa’s fintech growth, can blockchain unlock a new era for payments?
Nigeria has built one of Africa’s most dynamic digital payment ecosystems, but the very systems that powered this…
Nigerian Box Office records ₦1.29bn revenue in April 2025 driven by ‘Sinners’ and ‘Ori: The Rebirth’
The Nigerian box office recorded an unprecedented performance in April 2025, generating a gross box office (GBO) revenue…
EFCC confirms arrest of social media activist VeryDarkMan over alleged ‘grave’ financial crimes
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has confirmed the arrest of Martins Innocent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan…
39 African startups raised $343m in April as 2025 funding hits $803 million
Venture funding into African startups enjoyed a major boost in April 2025, as startups across the continent raised…
NDPC to explore dialogue with Meta amid exit threat over $255 million data breach row
Regarding the ongoing data breach allegations against Meta Platforms Inc., the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has noted…
MTN Nigeria network outage: Users report connectivity issues amidst VPN reliance
MTN Nigeria subscribers are currently experiencing significant network disruptions, with widespread reports of degraded internet services. Users across…
Why Apple is releasing its more affordable iPhone 18 in spring 2027
Apple is set to overhaul its iPhone release strategy starting in 2026, with plans to launch the less…
