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FG extends NIN-SIM verification deadline to October 31 to ensure inclusion of remote areas
The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for National Identity Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)…
Covid-19 Update: Fraudsters vaccinate 800 Ugandans with water, cameras capture 3 Nigerians executing $1.4m scam
With the introduction of the Delta variant into Nigeria, Covid-19 cases have continued to rise. Daily recorded cases…
Global Tech Roundup: Elon Musk says Tesla will accept Bitcoin again, Clubhouse is no longer invite-only
Hi guys, welcome to the end of another week. We hope you all enjoyed the Sallah festival break.…
PE investor, Convergence Partners’ raises $120m fund to drive digital inclusion in Africa
Convergence Partners, a private equity investor focused on the technology sector across sub-Saharan Africa has announced a raise…
Twitter records $1.19bn revenue in Q2 as Jack Dorsey insists Bitcoin is the company’s future
2021 is shaping up well for Twitter if the numbers showing its performance in Q2 are any indication.…
Sophos Acquires Braintrace, set to deploy Detection and Response (NDR) Technology
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced that it has acquired Braintrace, further enhancing Sophos’ Adaptive…
Breaking: Nigeria’s Central Bank may launch its digital currency in October 2021
Remember we announced 2 months ago that Nigeria’s apex bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) plans to…
Youverify launches YouID to help Africans verify their identity online with no hassle
Identity verification company, Youverify, has launched YouID, a new app that lets people store their personal identification documents…
Netflix is introducing movie games, makes $7.34bn from 1.5m subscribers in Q2
Netflix has finally confirmed reports that it is expanding into the gaming market. In its latest Q2 report,…
African payments company, Cellulant gets licence to operate in Tanzania
African payments company, Cellulant has received approval from the Bank of Tanzania (BOT) to operate as a Payment Solution Service…
