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CBN Governor Salary in 2024
Have you ever wondered how much the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) earns? It’s a common question, considering the crucial role this individual plays in shaping the nation’s economy. As the head of the CBN, the Governor…
Latest Updates on SASSA Payment Collections 2024
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is a lifeline for millions of underprivileged individuals across the country through the disbursement of essential social funds and grants. These grants are instrumental in providing access to basic necessities for countless people…
Latest Update on MTN MoMo Uganda Withdrawal Charges 2024
MTN Mobile Money (MTN MoMo), a leading mobile money service provider in Uganda, has established a clear structure for withdrawal charges in 2024. Consequently, understanding these charges is crucial for users to effectively manage their finances and make informed decisions…
Bfree, a Nigerian Startup that Helps Lenders Recover Debt without Debt-shaming, gets $3M Funding
$3 million in funding has been given to the Nigerian tech startup Bfree, which was established to automate and present processes for improving ethical debt. The founders of BFREE were extremely dissatisfied with the credit collection options that were available,…
Egyptian Fintech Startup MoneyHash Secures $4.5 million for Payment Services in Africa
MoneyHash, a leading Egyptian fintech startup, has secured a significant $4.5 million seed funding round to bolster its innovative digital payment services and fuel its expansion across the vast African continent. This crucial investment, co-led by renowned venture capital firms…
Nigeria Detains Two Senior Executives of Binance
Binance is an online exchange where users can trade cryptocurrencies. The news that at least two senior executives of this online exchange platform have reportedly been detained by the Federal Government has taken the country by surprise. The Financial Times…
MTN Finally Explains to Subscribers Why there was a Major Network Outage
Millions of MTN Nigeria subscribers heaved a sigh of relief yesterday after the telecommunications giant finally shed light on the cause of the network outage that plagued the country for several hours on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024. The outage, which…
60,000 Kenyans Apply for Maisha Namba Cards after Court Lifts Injunction
The Kenyan government can now resume printing national ID cards as the High Court of Kenya has lifted the injunction against the new Maisha Namba digital ID system. The Maisha Card’s issuance was suspended in December of last year due…
JUST IN: SRD SASSA Increases Grant Amounts, Effective from April 2024
In a move aimed at bolstering support for vulnerable communities, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced a significant increase in several SASSA Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant categories, effective from April 2024. This decision comes amidst…
She Code Africa Receives Grant from FedEx to Train African Women in Tech
She Code Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering African women in technology, has recently received a substantial grant from FedEx Express. This grant aims to further the organization’s mission of providing training and support to women across the African…