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Dangote Refinery listing: Nigerians to buy shares on fintech apps and mobile phones
Dangote Refinery is preparing to make a remarkable initial public offering (IPO) by listing on the Nigerian Stock…
Will the IGP’s ban of POS within 200 metres of police stations curb extortion?
The Inspector General of Police has directed that Point of Sale (POS) operators can no longer conduct business…
Your Company Is Already a Bank. You Just Haven’t Noticed
By Ilya Podoynitsyn, CEO FinHarbor A founder I work with runs a vertical SaaS platform serving a few…
Lagos plans cybersecurity centre to protect data of 15 million citizens
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish a Cybersecurity Operations Centre, which will ensure the protection…
36%: Africa saw a surge of indigenous investors between January & April 2026
African investors are taking the lead in venture funding across the continent in 2026. According to data by…
LinkedIn cuts 875 jobs despite 12% revenue growth
LinkedIn is laying off approximately 875 employees, about 5% of its global workforce, as the Microsoft-owned professional networking…
NITDA and IDCA partner to improve AI data centres in Nigeria
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a strategic partnership with the International Data Centre Authority…
Bolt introduces 6% fare hike in Kenya to cushion drivers against fuel cost
Leading ride-share company, Bolt, has introduced a 6 per cent fare increase in Kenya. This was disclosed by…
MTN ties XtraTime restoration to a “clear court order” or FCCPC compliance
MTN Nigeria says its XtraTime service will be restored once it complies with the Federal Competition and Consumer…
MAX secures $8 million to expand its electric vehicle fleet
Metro Africa Xpress (MAX), a leading electric mobility platform in Africa, has secured $8 million in funding. This…
