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X CEO, Elon Musk, Proposes Fee for New Users to Combat Bot Activity

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of popular social media platform X, Elon Musk, recently announced that new users would now pay some fee to...

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Airchat: Naval Ravikant’s Audio-First Social App Takes Off, Prioritizing Voice Over Text

Naval Ravikant and Brian Norgard’s Airchat redefines social media with a focus on audio interactions. The app, now available on iOS and Android,...

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MTN, Airtel Lead Nigeria’s Mobile Subscription Rebound To N219 Million In February

According to the latest data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), mobile subscriptions in Nigeria surged to 219.7 million in February 2024, driven...

FG Unveils Plan to Launch Multipurpose National Identity Card
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FG Unveils Plan to Launch Multipurpose National Identity Card

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the...

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PiggyVest CEO Hints at Potential IPO in Coming Years

PiggyVest, a leading Nigerian fintech firm, may be gearing up for a public offering in the near future, according to CEO Somtochukwu Ifueze....

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Microsoft Projects $1.2 Trillion Boost to Africa’s Economy Through AI by 2030

Tech giant Microsoft forecasts that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could contribute approximately $1.2 trillion to Africa’s economy by 2030, as part of a global...

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Telegram Introduces Business Features to Challenge Other Messaging Apps

Telegram launches Telegram Business, a suite of features tailored for businesses, including customisable start pages, preset replies, and chatbots. Public channels with 1,000+...

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VNV Global Slashes Value of Wasoko Holding by 48% Amidst Planned Merger with MaxAB

Swedish investment firm VNV Global, known for supporting startups in various sectors including mobility, health, and marketplaces, has reduced the value of its...

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MTN Group Agrees to Sell Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry Interests to Telecel

MTN Group, Africa’s leading network operator by subscriber base, has agreed to an undisclosed offer from Telecel, a telecommunications service focused on Africa,...

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Florida Signs Tough Social Media Law For Minors

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new law on Monday imposing strict restrictions on children’s use of social media. This development sets a...

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Stability AI Founder Emad Mostaque Steps Down Amid Company Changes

Stability AI, a prominent unicorn startup in the AI sector, is undergoing significant changes as founder and CEO Emad Mostaque steps down from...

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Fintech Collaboration: DRC Government and Industry Players Join Forces for Financial Inclusion

Multiple fintech companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are teaming up with the government to establish the Congolese Fintech Network (CFN),...