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FG Orders Stop to Cash Transactions on Nipost’s ‘Easy Life’ Banking Service Amid Corruption Claims
The Federal Government has ordered the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) to stop all cash transactions in its offices…
Things No One Will Tell You About Being Your Own Boss
We are not all cut out to be entrepreneurs. Some people are just wired to remain within an organised…
Solar-Based Internet Provider Tizeti Launches 4G LTE Network in Port Harcourt
Tizeti, a Nigerian based internet service provider, which uses solar-powered towers to deliver connectivity has launched its first 4G LTE network and ISP services in Port Harcourt.
Meet Moyinoluwa Adeyemi – Nigeria’s First Google Certified Developer Expert for Android
As tech companies create more learning and accelerator opportunities for women in tech, the tech ecosystem has seen more participation and contribution from women.
Twitter’s CEO, Jack Dorsey, Visits CcHub as Part of His Nigerian Tour
Earlier in October, the Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey had announced plans to visit four African nations in November
BOI, VATEBRA Partners for Bayelsa Tech Hub and the UAT Incubation Center
The Hub is equipped with a Robotics Lab to foster education, training and research in the state.
Flutterwave Gets Super Agent License from CBN to Aid Financial Inclusion Across the Country
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted a super agent Licence to fintech platform Flutterwave to provide shared agent network services across Nigeria.
GoMoney: New Fintech App that Lets You Send Money to Fellow Users Without Knowing Their Banking Details Expands into Nigeria
The app's Nearby Payment feature is perhaps the most noteworthy as users can pay other users around them without having any details such as phone numbers or account numbers.
Unsuspecting Victim of Roadside SIM Registration Vendors Cost this Mobile Bank Agent N160,000
Over the years, there have been reports of fraudulent activities done on people’s bank accounts as a result of SIM registration/swap by these agents.
Senate Revives Bill to Regulate Social Media Use, Imposes N150,000 Fine or 3 Years Imprisonment on Offenders
Update: The Nigerian Senate has now revisited a controversial bill that seeks to criminalise hate speech. The bill…
