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Nigeria’s SME-focused fintech, Payhippo, acquires Maritime Microfinance Bank
The acquisition will allow Payhippo to have direct access to Nigeria’s Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS)
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Active wallet users on MTN MoMo decline by 29.4% to 1.8 million
Meanwhile, registered MoMo wallets increased by more than two times to 9.9 million in Q3
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Elon Musk dissolves Twitter’s board, becomes CEO
The Board dissolution followed last week’s removal of former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and other top executives of the tech...
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Dubai World Trade Center to deepen ICT partnership with Lagos
Governor Sanwo-Olu said Lagos welcomes any collaborations that can help it to retain its position as the biggest tech hub...
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Twitter users react to speculated $20 charge per month for ‘verified’ badge
The charge would translate to about N16,000 per month for verified Twitter users in Nigeria
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MTN leads gainers as Nigeria’s active mobile subscriptions hit 211.8 million in September 2022
Growth was driven by MTN, which recorded 1.6 million subscriptions in the month
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Elon Musk says Twitter will have ‘content moderation council’ to review cases of banned accounts
The council will review and take decisions on accounts that have been banned on the platform and decide whether to...
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Elon Musk says Twitter will set up ‘Content Moderation Council’ to review cases of banned accounts
The council will supersede Twitter's existing content policy under which many accounts, including that of the former U.S. President Donald...
Read moreDetailsElon Musk completes Twitter acquisition, set to become CEO
The billionaire has already sacked Parag Agrawal and other company top executives
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Why “japa” of IT professionals is good for Nigeria — KPMG
The exit of professionals is creating opportunities for job seekers in Nigeria
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