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Edo State unveils USSD code to simplify Tax ID registration, boost compliance
The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) has introduced a USSD code to simplify tax compliance and Tax…
Nigeria now has 175 million telecom subscribers, NCC data says
The Nigerian telecommunications industry saw steady subscriber growth in Q3 2025. According to new data from the Nigerian…
Uber may rollout electric bikes in South Africa, 2 years after Kenyan launch
Uber is considering exploring electric bikes for its Moto service in South Africa as demand for low-cost mobility…
FEC okays deployment of 4000 new telecom towers across Nigeria to close the digital divide
The Federal Executive Council has approved the nationwide deployment of 4,000 new telecom towers in a bid to…
Ponzi Scheme: SEC flags Glorious Wealth Fund as an illegal investment platform
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has flagged Glorious Wealth Fund (GWF) as a Ponzi Scheme. This follows…
Spotify Wrapped 2025: Tems is most-exported Nigerian female artiste, Burna Boy tops overall
Grammy Awards winner and global Afrobeats sensation, Tems has claimed a dual spotlight in Spotify’s 2025 Wrapped, emerging…
Natasha Akpoti, iPhone 17, Straw movie top Nigeria’s most searched trends on Google in 2025
In its 2025 Year in Search, Google has disclosed that keywords such as ‘iPhone 17’, ‘Straw Movie’ and…
Vodacom set to hold majority stake in Safaricom after $1.6bn stake acquisition
Vodacom, through Vodafone Kenya, is set to acquire a majority stake in Safaricom by acquiring 15% of the…
Mauritius to introduce electronic travel authorisation amid surge in tourists
Mauritius is set to introduce an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to streamline and modernise border clearance for travellers.…
King Charles assents to the Property Act, officially recognising crypto as property in the UK
King Charles III, on Tuesday, appended the Royal Assent to the Property Act (Digital Assets etc.) 2025, giving…
