MTN Group to invest billions in boosting Data and Fintech services across Africa
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In a move to solidify its position in the rapidly evolving digital landscape, MTN Group, the telecommunications giant, has announced plans to…
Nigerian fintech startup - Zone - raises $8.5M to revolutionize payment infrastructure
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In a significant move that could reshape the payment landscape in Africa, Zone, a Nigerian fintech startup, has secured $8.5 million in…
Flutterwave's Chief Operating Officer departs amidst executive exits
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In a move that adds to the recent string of high-profile departures from Flutterwave, the African fintech giant’s Chief Operating Officer (COO),…
Binance to stop all Nigerian Naira services as government continues crackdown
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Amid escalating tensions with Nigerian authorities, cryptocurrency exchange – Binance – has announced it will discontinue all services related to the Nigerian…
NCC kicks-off preparation for 6G and 7G deployment, begins risk assessment
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on telecom operators to begin addressing potential risks associated with 6G and 7G wireless technologies…
Nigeria to install e-Gates at airports to ease travel processing
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The Nigerian government has announced plans to install electronic gates (e-gates) at airports across the country to streamline immigration processing for arriving…
FairMoney in talks to acquire Umba in $20M all-stock deal
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FairMoney, a Paris-based digital bank operating in Nigeria, is engaged in early discussions to fully acquire fintech startup, Umba, in an all-stock…
Disha, Flutterwave's no-code platform, to temporarily shut down operations
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Disha, the no-code platform for creatives acquired by fintech startup Flutterwave in 2021, has announced it will temporarily cease operations starting March…
CBN to introduce new tools to fight POS fraud
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is collaborating with banking and payments industry groups to implement new anti-fraud measures for point-of-sale (POS)…