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How CWCD is using tech to effect social change in Nigeria

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CBN to freeze bank accounts without BVN and NIN by April 2024

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Ethio Telecom extends 5G coverage

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Fraudsters are targeting employees at Nigerian tech companies

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Cryptocurrency

3 men sue Cristiano Ronaldo for $1 billion over Binance promotion

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Something good is coming to Kenyan startups

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Cryptocurrency

$4.3 billion fine and a new CEO, where does Binance go from here?

Binance's customer deposits are backed 1:1 by $69 billion in crypto assets, but the exchange needs more than a massive reserve to survive. Here's why US authorities have kept it alive.

Bolu Abiodun

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Cryptocurrency

Police nabs Nigerian politician in connection with a ₦607 million hack on Patricia

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Fintech

GetEquity COO reportedly detained by police over unpaid funds

GetEquity COO was reportedly detained by the police over unpaid funds to Nigerian startup, Peppa.

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eCommerce

Alerzo lays off 100 workers, reportedly due to warehouse automation

About 100 employees at Alerzo have lost their jobs to warehouse automation. The company said it has invested in an end-to-end warehouse management system that has improved process automation.

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Cryptocurrency

While some Patricia customers lament unpaid balances as promised, the exchange says the next batch of payments is dependent on fundraising efforts and profitability

Patricia promised to begin the first batch of payments to customers on November 20, 2023. However, many customers said they've not been able to withdraw their funds. The exchange also said the next batch of repayment is dependent on fundraising efforts and profitability...

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Telecoms

MTN to reportedly acquire 9Mobile's spectrum

MTN Nigeria is in talks to acquire 9Mobile's only spectrum. Sources say the deal will be equivalent to a total takeover of 9Mobile by MTN, bringing its total mobile subscriber count to 89.6 million, 76% of Nigeria's adult population.

Bolu Abiodun

3 weeks ago

Governance & Policy

Kenya and Rwanda's decision to become visa-free for every African is not enough for a borderless Africa

Removing visa restrictions is a great first step to encouraging intra-African travel and trade. Nonetheless, obstacles like expensive transportation costs exist. Here's why Rwanda and Kenya's visa-free policies are insufficient.

Bolu Abiodun

3 weeks ago

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3 men sue Cristiano Ronaldo for $1 billion over Binance promotion

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Alerzo lays off 100 workers, reportedly due to warehouse automation

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MTN to reportedly acquire 9Mobile's spectrum

Kenya and Rwanda's decision to become visa-free for every African is not enough for a borderless Africa

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