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Uber’s investment in Nigeria grew drivers’annual payout to ₦6.1 billion
A report has shown that Uber, a global mobility platform, has invested a total of ₦34 billion into the Nigerian local market. This has, in turn, boosted the collective annual payout for drive
Digital economy contributes 14.4% of Nigeria’s GDP growth in Q2 2025
The Digital Economy sector contributed N7.37 trillion to the Nigerian Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) during the second quarter of 2025. This represents a 14.4% contribution to the total N5
Uber/Moove 100% remittance hike: AUATON demands immediate reversal
The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has demanded the immediate reversal of a 100 per cent increase in weekly remittance of e-hailing drivers operating on Uber/
7 million Africans have built $2B credit with M-KOPA in 15 years- report
M-KOPA, a pan-African fintech, has now served over 7 million customers across five markets, unlocking more than $2 billion in credit since its founding in 2010, according to a report by the c
South African Uber, Bolt drivers will no longer be free to operate across the country
E-hailing drivers in South Africa will no longer be free to operate across the country under new transport rules. Licences issued to Uber, Bolt and other drivers will now specify a geographic
Trump gets Murdoch, Ellison to lead TikTok deal; ByteDance gets 1 of 7 board seats
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that several of America’s most prominent business figures will be part of a proposed deal to keep TikTok operating in the United States. The president na
South African fintech, Yoco gets new CEO as Katlego Maphai steps down after 10 years
Katlego Maphai, Co-founder of the South African payment startup Yoco, has stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the fintech company. The development marks the end of
Linda Olumide on building people strategy in fintech: From survival to scale
In Nigeria, more than 40% of startups funded between 2021 and 2023 had already shut down by mid-2024, according to industry data. Linda Olumide, an internationally certified HR leader, notes
Flutterwave reshuffles leadership team to strengthen risk, compliance, oversight
Fintech company, Flutterwave, has announced a sweeping reorganisation of its leadership team overseeing risk management, compliance, regulation, and legal affairs. At the heart of the changes
Canal+ seals $3.17bn MultiChoice takeover with new CEO, board announcements
Canal+ has appointed David Mignot as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of African operations and implemented wide-ranging changes to MultiChoice’s board and management as part of its $3.17 billio
H-1B: America shuts the door
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Nigeria’s EV drive gains momentum as Spiro showcases 3 flagship bikes in Lagos
Nigeria’s drive towards electric mobility is stirring waves, and Spiro is leading the drive. The African EV manufacturer hosted media executives and business stakeholders in Lagos for an inte
TikTok, CABC to tackle online gender-based violence in Nigeria
In a significant step toward making digital spaces safer, TikTok and the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) held a roundtable in Lagos to address the pressing issue of tech-fa
Binance Price Surge, Chainlink Gains, BlockDAG Raises
Binance (BNB) price surge shows how regulatory clarity can spark quick gains, while the latest Chainlink (LINK) price move highlights adoption through partnerships like Saudi Awwal Bank. But
Web3 Depends on Web2 for Survival
The widespread adoption of Web3 hinges on its ability to embrace existing Web2 infrastructure rather than completely replacing it. Building bridges through gradual integration fosters trust a
BNB Surges Past $1,000 as Market Dynamics Shift
The token surged from $200 to $1,063 in under two years, marking its strongest rally since 2023. Short squeezes fueled the breakout, but unliquidated long positions below price levels now pos
Dogecoin Pullback Near $0.27 Could Trigger Next $0.28 Breakout
Key Insights: Dogecoin holds $0.27 support, keeping the path open for a potential rebound to $0.28. Multiple rejections at Fibonacci 0.382 confirm strong buyer interest and protect the ongoin
Crypto hackers now pose as Bybit customer agents, Nigerian trader shares
Ewgi, a Nigerian crypto trader known as Ssaasquatch on X, narrowly escaped disaster today when a chilling phone call nearly cost him his crypto stash. The call, from a scammer posing as a Byb
Nigerian Forex Market: Economic Forces and Trading Realities
Nigeria's forex market operates under unique conditions that set it apart from other African countries. The naira's relationship with international currencies reflects the country's oil-depen
Beat the Crowd to the Bull – MoonBull Leads the Charge as the Next Big Crypto While Dogecoin and Neiro Stay Hot
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts often seek the next big crypto that promises substantial returns. In this pursuit, MoonBull ($MOBU), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Neiro (NEIRO) have emerged as notable cont
Sui Price Prediction Points to $2.93 as BullZilla Presale Raises Over $500k: Top Meme Coins to Join for Short Term Profits
What happens when a booming meme-coin presale meets a Layer-1 platform with growing traction? Investors searching for the best short term crypto opportunities are asking that very question as