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China to expand ban on iPhones to Government-backed companies
China’s plan to expand the ban on iPhones in sensitive government departments to government-backed agencies and state companies…
Scientist develops AI tool to treat low sperm count, infertility in men
Infertility affects approximately 7% of the male population, posing a significant challenge to couples trying to conceive. However,…
Bolt to invest N582 million in Kenya to boost the country’s electric mobility initiatives
E-hailing service provider Bolt has revealed plans to support Kenya’s emerging electric mobility scene with around N582 million…
How to obtain CBN’s FX price verification report for ‘Form M’ request for importers
In August, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) launched the foreign exchange (FX) price verification system (PVS) portal,…
How to make Android smartphones user-friendly for the elderly
Smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives, offering connectivity, information, and entertainment at our fingertips.…
NERC increases prices of prepaid electricity meters by 40%
A single-phase prepaid meter will now be priced at N81,975.16k, up from the previous N58,661.69k
Spotify removes lyrics option for free users in Nigeria in latest test
It appears the company is gauging user reactions with this limited test
Nigeria is home to 32% of Africa’s fintech market with 217 companies- Report
A recent Disrupt Africa report found that Nigeria has the largest concentration of fintechs on the continent. In…
Elon Musk’s ‘most powerful rocket ever made’ is finally ready for space exploration
The rocket company plans to utilize the Super Heavy for crewed missions to celestial bodies such as the moon, Mars, and potentially even destinations further into space.
Investors on high alert as CBN prepares to clear FX backlog in “1 to 2 weeks”
Foreign investors have been waiting to see how quickly the dollar backlog is paid as it would go a long way to instil confidence that the new reforms proposed by the CBN are not just barks without bite.
