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Stablecoin issuer, Tether plans $20 billion raise on record $500 billion valuation
Tether Holdings SA, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, is seeking a valuation of around $500 billion in a…
PayPal plans to invest $100 million in startups across the Middle East and Africa
PayPal has today announced plans to invest $100 million across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). This is…
“Government just wants to scatter our business” – Computer Village traders react to Lagos relocation notice
On Monday, September 22, 2025, the Lagos State Government held its first-ever meeting, as part of a now…
N50bn Forex scam: EazzyTranzact CEO denies EFCC’s allegation amid legal tussle
Olusanya Olumide Adeniran, CEO of EazzyTranzact, has denied an N50 billion forex scam allegation by the EFCC. The…
Nigerians can now subscribe to Google AI Plus for just N7,450 per month
Nigerian subscribers can now get Google AI Plus at the cost of $5 per month (approximately ₦7,450). This…
Acumen gets $246.5 million for clean energy investment across Africa
Acumen, a leading impact investor, has leveraged the power of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to secure a $246.5…
GTCO records N2.78 trillion in debit card transactions in H1’25
GTBank recorded a total of N2.78 trillion from debit card transactions during the first half of 2025. This…
Kenya’s EV startup, ARC ride secures $10 million from Mirova
Paris-based sustainability investment manager Mirova has invested $10 million in Kenyan electric mobility company ARC Ride, marking the…
Livescores, X, and xAI partnership: what it means for Nigerian football fans
Football result and betting platform, Livescores, have partnered with social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and its artificial…
