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CBN cancels 46 microfinance bank licences, lists 5 grounds
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks with effect from…
Public Complaints Commission to investigate Uber, Bolt, inDrive following driver petition
The Public Complaints Commission (PCC) is set to investigate e-hailing companies Uber, Bolt and inDrive following a petition…
Google and Idris Elba to give 100,000 African creators free access to AI tools in $1 million initiative
Google and British-Sierra Leonean actor Idris Elba are teaming up on a $1 million initiative to equip African…
‘Michael’ breaks record as highest-grossing biopic of all time with $977 million in earnings
The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has officially made history, becoming the highest-grossing biographical film ever after surpassing Christopher…
OKX launches marketplace where AI agents hire and pay each other autonomously
Picture a world where your AI assistant doesn’t just answer questions but goes out, hires another AI to…
Raenest CEO says $9,700 account restriction was due to compliance review, admits support delays
Raenest, the Nigerian fintech platform that enables freelancers and businesses to receive international payments, is facing public backlash…
Airtel Kenya appoints Djibril Tobe as new managing director, effective July 1
Airtel Networks Kenya Limited has announced the appointment of Djibril Tobe as managing director following the exit of…
Paga, TBook launch blockchain-powered platform for Africans to invest in tokenised global assets
Paga, one of Africa’s largest payments companies, has partnered with blockchain platform TBook to enable Africans invest in…
NELFUND condemns universities over tuition refund delays and fee increases
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has condemned what it described as unethical practices by some tertiary institutions,…
Inside the Lagride Academy, where drivers become captains 2 weeks and ₦50,000 later
In 2024, when CIG Motors took over the operations of Lagride from its former handlers, Zeno Links, they…
