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European Union Parliament bans anonymous crypto transactions
•EU committees voted to pass amendments related to non hosted wallets | •The bill is described as a breach of privacy and detrimental to market innovation | •There is an opportunity for the controversial legislation to be challenged and revised
NCC’s security response team uncovers new cyber threats to windows, routers
The Computer Security Incidents Response Team (CSIRT) set up by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the telecoms…
Breaking: FG extends the NIN-SIM linkage deadline by ‘a few days’
This would be the eighth deadline extension since the NIN-SIM linkage exercise was announced back in December 2020...
9 in 10 people in Nigeria report increased use of digital payments in the past year
*Digital platforms for payments in Nigeria are currently emerging as a major preference for Nigerians | *98% preferred and intended to use internet banking and e-wallet services after the pandemic
Meet Bitcoin Chief, Nigeria’s ‘first self-acclaimed bitcoin investor’
•Gaius Chibueze bought his first Bitcoin in 2011 and started promoting it in 2015 | •He also launched the first cryptocurrency in Africa - Tatcoin | •Bitcoin Chief believes Nigeria and other Africa countries should rethink their stance on the crypto ban
Takeaways from Technext’s panel on investor red flags founders should look out for
Technext hosted a panel of industry leaders| Panelists said that founders should do their due diligence before seeking investors| Panelist said that founder should join networks of founders| Panelist said that founders should avoid being trapped.
Andela expands beyond software engineers, launches talent-matching platform
*Andela expands talent pool beyond software engineers | *The global outsourcing company also launched talent acquisition platform to redefine the recruitment space
NowNow announce plans for financial literacy program ‘for all Nigerians’
NowNow Digital Systems, the fintech founded by Sahir Berry in 2018, offering payment gateways to merchants, in a…
Next of kin: The dangers of undisclosed investments among young Nigerians
The battle to get middle-aged and older Nigerians to write wills or communicate their investments to their next…
Nigerian Senate orders a downward review of DStv tariffs, introduction of pay-per-view model
The debate on the motion was led by Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Senator Abba Moro...
