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Starlink Could Come to Botswana: Government Reportedly Meet Starlink Executives
The prospect of Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet constellation, coming to Botswana is back but with a twist. Up until now, SpaceX had applied to operate in the country, although the application was rejected. Government and Starlink in Dialogue According to…
Begin Your JAMB Change of Institution 2024 Process
It’s an exciting time for students who took the 2024 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (Jamb) exams. The results are out; candidates can check and change their decisions based on their results. Many candidates would be interested in Jamb change…
FG Has Planned Fresh Audit of N2.7tn Subsidy Debt
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) has commenced moves to carry out a fresh audit of the N2.7tn subsidy debt said to have been owed to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). This fresh move to audit the ₦2.7tn…
FG Orders over 2 Million POS Agents to Register Under CAC Amid Fraud Speculations
The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a directive mandate which insists that POS agents will register under CAC. This applies to all Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal operators, also known as POS agents. The move comes amidst growing concerns over fraudulent…
Naira Volatility: FG to Ban Naira from Crypto Trading Platforms
In an escalatory effort towards controlling naira volatility, the Nigerian government is taking a significant measure: FG is to ban naira from all peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto trading platforms. According to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Director General Emomotimi Agama, the…
Amazon Launches a Flagship Marketplace in South Africa
Amazon launches in the South African market. It will officially begin operations in its first African country. With 3,000 pickup points, buyers will enjoy free delivery on their first order. Amazon Launches In South Africa Market South Africa is the…
Moniepoint, Kuda and Others are Facing Regulatory Issues
Many questions such as “why is Moniepoint facing issues?”, “why is Opay having problems?”, and “why is Kuda having problems?” has been on the lips of fintech customers in Nigeria. Nigeria’s fintech sector, long considered a bright spot in terms…
CBN new Directive: All Nigerian will pay 0.5% CyberSecurity Charges on all electronic transactions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks and other financial institutions to enforce compulsory 0.5 percent cybersecurity charges on all electronic transactions. CBN Implements Cybersecurity Charges In Financial Institutions This directive in a circular, signed by Chibuzor Efobi,…
Seamfix Raises $4.5 Million In its First Institutional Investment from Alitheia
Investing in start-ups has ensured the growth and expansion of many fintech businesses in Africa. One such start-up is Seamfix, a digital identity solution provider. Seamfix raises $4.5 million in funding from Alitheia IDF, a pioneering gender-lens fund investor. The…
Kenyan BuuPass buys QuickBus to expand to Nigeria and South Africa
It’s exciting to witness how start-ups are expanding across the African continent. BuuPass, a travel-booking start-up in Kenya, has revealed its expansion plans to other parts of the continent. BuuPass Buys QuickBus, a bus ticketing platform with operations in Nigeria…