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Ezra Olubi’s dark digital past: Joking about minors and now facing subordinate assault claims
Paystack, the prominent Nigerian fintech firm acquired by Stripe in 2020, has suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology…
Bitcoin slips below $96,000, deepening fears across the market
Bitcoin has fallen below the $96,000 level for the first time in several months, extending a multi-week decline.…
House of Reps urges FG to postpone WAEC CBT adoption from 2026 to 2030
The House of Representatives has directed the federal government to stop the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) from…
Nigerian banks lost N3.3 billion to fraud in the first quarter of 2025 – FITC
Nigerian Banks have recorded a N3.3 billion loss to fraudulent activities during the first quarter of 2025, a…
FCCPC sets January 5 deadline for digital lenders to comply with new regulations
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has established Monday, January 5, 2026, as the final deadline…
Google to pay $40m to local South African media following anti competition probe
Google has committed a $40 million funding package (approximately R688 million) to support the revival of South Africa’s…
WhatsApp users in South Africa will no longer lose their accounts for not accepting new privacy terms
WhatsApp has settled its ongoing dispute with South Africa’s Information Regulator regarding its privacy policy. The social messaging…
Tax: FG partners US, UK, Canada, others to track remote workers earning dollars
Nigeria has signed agreements with over 100 countries to monitor the income of remote workers and online earners,…
FG unveils AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot for youth employment and mentorship
The Federal Government has unveiled an AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot to provide real-time support and guidance for Nigerian youths…
Full list: Nigerian creators dominate 2025 TikTok SSA nominations
Nigerian digital creators are once again proving their dominance on the continental stage, securing a higher number of…
