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Uber Studies Electric Bike Integration for Moto Service in South Africa as Two-Wheel Mobility Demand Rises

Uber is assessing the feasibility of introducing electric bikes to its Moto service in South Africa to lower operating costs, stabilise fares, and meet surging…

By: Wura Obadare

Tems Dominates Spotify Wrapped 2025 as Nigeria’s Global Breakout Star and Second Most-Streamed Woman

Tems emerges as Nigeria’s second most-streamed woman and one of the nation’s top-exported artists in Spotify Wrapped 2025, while rising talents like Fido, Kunmie, Faceless,…

By: Cynthia Okafor

SEC Alerts Public as Glorious Wealth Fund Identified as Fraudulent Ponzi Scheme

Nigeria’s SEC has flagged Glorious Wealth Fund (GWF) as an illegal Ponzi scheme after investors reported withdrawal failures. The regulator urges the public to steer…

By: Adamu Garba

Google Year in Search 2025: iPhone 17, Straw Movie, Natasha Akpoti Dominate Nigeria’s Trending Topics

Google Year in Search 2025 highlights Nigeria’s top trending topics, led by iPhone 17, Straw movie, Club World Cup, and Senator Natasha Akpoti. The report…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Vodacom Raises Safaricom Stake to 55% After Buying Additional 15% in $1.6 Billion Agreement

Vodacom will increase its Safaricom stake from 40% to 55% after acquiring 15% of the company from the Kenyan government in a $1.6 billion deal….

By: Adamu Garba

FG Approves 4,000 New Telecom Towers to Expand Digital Access for Over 23 Million Nigerians

Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council has approved the rollout of 4,000 telecom towers to underserved communities, aiming to improve broadband access, enhance security, and accelerate progress…

By: Wura Obadare

UK Passes Landmark Law Granting Crypto and Digital Assets Full Property Rights

The UK has enacted the Property Act (Digital Assets etc.) 2025, giving cryptocurrencies and other digital assets official legal property status. The reform strengthens ownership…

By: Ovie George

Mauritius Plans New ETA System to Simplify Travel Entry and Strengthen Its Tourism Sector

Mauritius is preparing to launch an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to modernise border control, reduce airport delays, and support rising tourist arrivals. Here’s what travellers…

By: Adamu Garba

Moniepoint Unveils Moniebook POS to Boost Efficiency and Growth for Nigerian SMEs

Moniepoint launches Moniebook, an all-in-one POS platform for Nigerian SMEs and multi-location businesses, providing real-time sales tracking, inventory management, and operational insights to drive growth….

By: Adamu Garba

Odunlade Adekola’s “Warlord: Olori Ogun” Opens With ₦38.1M, Leads Nigerian Box Office

The Nollywood epic “Warlord: Olori Ogun” by Odunlade Adekola earns ₦38.1 million in its first weekend, topping the Nigerian box office and highlighting strong audience…

By: Cynthia Okafor

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