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HelpMum is one of 2 Nigerian healtechs selected for ICONIQ Impact’s $100M child survival fund
Nigerian healthtech organisation HelpMum has been selected as one of only two Nigerian companies among 18 grantees for…
Privacy: WhatsApp now allows you share usernames with people instead of your phone number
WhatsApp is rolling out one of its biggest privacy updates in years, allowing its more than 3 billion…
Bharti Airtel acquires additional stake in Airtel Africa, now owns 79.22%
Indian telecoms operator Bharti Airtel Limited has acquired an additional 16.35% stake in Airtel Africa’s shares, pushing its…
FCCPC denies approving 48 new loan apps, cites court-ordered freeze
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has dismissed as false a publication claiming the Commission approved…
MTN Nigeria records insider share acquisition worth ₦921.8 million across five tranches
MTN Nigeria has announced an insider equity transaction where its corporate employee share acquisition took over 1.23 million…
Nigeria to boost local smartphones and MiFi devices production with tax holidays
The Federal Government of Nigeria has further intensified efforts to promote domestic production of smartphones and MiFi devices…
LG Showcases AI-Powered Smart Living Innovations at Africa Technology Expo 2026
LG Electronics has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing innovation and smart living across Africa by participating as a…
Chams Holdco appoints Segun Oloketuyi as new board chairman
Chams Holding Company Plc has appointed Segun Oloketuyi as its new Board Chairman, succeeding founder Sir (Dr.) Demola…
Meta Unveils Enhanced Safety Tools for Nigerian Teens and Parents at the Youth Summit in Abuja
Meta today hosted the Nigeria Youth Safety Summit at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, bringing together government officials, civil…
Optasia announces restoration of airtime lending services in Nigeria
Optasia, the South African company that processes airtime lending services for Airtel and MTN customers, has officially announced…
