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Senegal suspends TikTok for ‘threatening national stability’
Senegal has suspended access to the social media app TikTok until further notice. Reuters reports that the country’s…
Global healthtech funding drops to $3.4bn in Q2 as number of deals dip for sixth consecutive quarter
According to findings from CB Insights, funding for digital health startups dropped to $3.4 billion. The dip in…
FSD Africa invests £10m to support Nigeria’s climate infrastructure development
FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi) has collaborated with InfraCredit to invest £10 million into Nigeria’s sustainable infrastructure development efforts.…
NIPOST to prosecute over 500 delivery companies for not obtaining licenses
Nigeria’s police force is set to prosecute over 500 illegal delivery companies and logistics operators for not having…
Kenya suspends the activities of Worldcoin in the country
Kenya’s interior minister, Kithure Kindiki has confirmed the suspension of the new crypto project, Worldcoin on Wednesday, according…
X (Twitter) Blue subscribers can now hide their verification checkmarks if they want
The concept of verified accounts has been a hallmark of social media platforms, symbolizing authenticity and credibility.
Uber declares first-ever profit in history in Q2 2023
Uber, the ride-hailing service, has successfully exited its loss-making startup phase and is making substantial strides toward profitability.…
Africa has the slowest internet speed globally despite emergence of 5G and Starlink- Cable Report
Despite the entry of Starlink, 5G infrastructure, and other steps to boost internet penetration, a study from Cable…
CBN’s withdrawal limit removal for MFBs; what it means for Kuda, Carbon, others
The CBN policy can help fintechs build momentum on the road to becoming mainstream options for the average Nigerian.
Like Netflix, Multichoice now allows users share DStv streaming accounts for a fee
This decision aims to encourage users to have separate accounts for each user rather than sharing one account among multiple users
