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WhatsApp to introduce new features: collage photos, threaded conversations, and broadcast limits
WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging platform is rolling out a series of innovative updates to enhance user experience and…
NIN enrolment hit 117.3 million in February as Nigeria pushes for robust digital ID system
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has revealed that Nigeria’s National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment has hit 117.3…
$3bn deal: Multichoice’s signal distributor Orbicom seeks to transfer licenses to Canal+
Amid the MultiChoice acquisition deal by Canal+, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has reported a…
Tyme Bank hit 10.7 million customers in December 2024, a 7% increase in 3 months
South Africa-based fintech Tyme Bank has recorded a 7 per cent increase in its customer base from 10…
Social media abuzz as Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers, suspends Governor Fubara
Social media was set abuzz on March 18, 2025, when President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency…
Peter Obi joins TikTok to rally youths for a ‘new Nigeria’ as political figures embrace social media
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, has today launched…
Kenyan-based Leta raises $5 million in seed funding to help businesses optimize delivery quality
Kenyan-based logistics provider, Leta has raised $5 million in a seed funding round to scale its solution and…
Senate advances bill mandating physical offices for social media companies and bloggers in Nigeria
The Nigerian Senate has today passed the second reading of a bill targeting major social media platforms such…
Finally, Google to acquire cybersecurity startup, Wiz for $32bn
Google has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Wiz, a leading cloud security platform, for $32 billion, subject…
