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Value of Electronic Bills Transactions Drops for the First Time Since Lockdown
The use of Moblie Money and mobile payment service have increased steadily since the COVID-19 lockdown was lifted.…
Anonymous Claims to Hack FG Websites as Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Endorsed #EndSARS Protests
Decentralised international ‘hacktivist’ group, Anonymous, has claimed to have hacked several government databases, including one which contains names…
#EndSARS: 4 Ways You Can Remain Online During an Internet Shutdown
Despite the announced dissolution of the Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS) by the IGP, the EndSARS protest across…
GoFundMe, Kickstarter; 6 Best Crowdfunding Platforms for Personal and Business Projects
Obtaining funds for either personal or business purposes without collaterals can be very challenging and difficult especially if…
Lenovo Tops Vendor List as Global PC Shipment Grew 13% in Q3 2020 to Break 10-Year Record
PC sale across the world reached a new high during the third quarter after the initial steep decline…
Update: Flutterwave Set to Restore #EndSARS Donation Link, Explains Shutdown
Payments company, Flutterwave says the Feministco donations link for the #EndSARS protest is only currently undergoing scheduled maintenance…
COVID-19 Update: Labs Can Now Test 3,500 People Daily But Lack Enough Samples
A lot has happened since the last edition of this column was published. Presently, #ENDSARS protesters have defied…
Bolt Denies Enabling Police Violence Against #EndSARS Protesters Amid Public Backlash
Ride-hailing platform, Bolt has denied allegations by certain persons on social media that it is conniving with SARS…
Multichoice Vs Nigeria Government: Is a Pay-Per-View Model for DStv/GOtv Possible?
The Nigeria House of Representatives has again rejected the hike in subscription prices by owners of DSTV, Multichoice Group…
Zimbabwe’s Reserve Bank Raises Daily Spending Limit for Mobile Money Users Following Complaints
Before now, the RBZ had pegged a daily spending limit of ZW$5,000 on all mobile money services after it banned all mobile money agents from handling cash transactions
