Nigerian neobanks, including prominent players like Kuda Bank, are set to implement a ₦50 Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) starting today.  This new charge will apply to transactions of ₦10,000 ($6) and above, marking a significant shift in the cost…

What is the JAMB cut-off mark for 2024? Jambites frequently ask this and other questions, such as “What is the post-UTME cutoff mark?” after the yearly conducted UTME. This is because the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is an unavoidable…

Your MTN SIM has been blocked, or you now have an ultimatum to link your NIN to it to avoid deactivation. The next question you ask yourself is how to link your NIN to your MTN line. The ‘NCC-NIN-Telecoms’ saga…

CAC, Corporate Affairs Commission, has reminded Point of Sale operators (POS) across Nigeria that the deadline for business registration.  Recall, the commission gave the operators grace to get their business registration done. The deadline was initially July 7, 2024, before…

ASUS Zenbook S 14: ASUS announced it showcased its latest technological innovations at the Always Incredible Media Day for IFA 2024 in Berlin, Germany. The company made this announcement on September 4, 2024.  ASUS Zenbook S 14 To Receive New…

AstraZeneca, a global biopharmaceutical company, has joined forces with Tricog Health, an innovator in AI-driven healthcare solutions, and the Kenya Cardiac Society (KCS) to launch an AI-based heart screening initiative in Kenya.  The study, which commenced in May 2024, aims…

Elon Musk’s Starlink has officially launched its satellite internet service in Zimbabwe, three months after securing an operating license in the Southern African nation.  The company will provide its services through a government-approved local partner, IMC Communications. According to Starlink’s…

Salesforce, a provider of customer relationship management (CRM) technology, has announced it will acquire Own Company, a provider of data protection and management solutions, for $1.9 billion in cash. According to the company, the acquisition will accelerate the growth of…

MTN Group’s board announced support for its CEO, Ralph Mupita. This comes after an investigation was done by an independent law firm.  The firm tapped to look into allegations of favoritism raised against the African wireless carrier’s CEO.  MTN Group…

The board of directors of MTN Group, a leading telecommunications giant in Africa, has officially closed an investigation into CEO Ralph Mupita, concluding that there is no evidence of improper conduct.  This decision comes after allegations surfaced regarding favoritism and…