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Two senior South Korean police officers have been indicted for accepting bribes from operators of an illegal crypto-exchange ring that laundered $186 million tied to voice-phishing scams. Prosecutors have frozen $1.1 million as the investigation expands.

South Korean Police Officers Charged in $186 Million Crypto Laundering Bribery Case Linked to Voice-Phishing Network

Two senior South Korean police officers have been indicted for accepting bribes from operators of an illegal crypto-exchange ring that laundered $186 million tied to…

By: Ovie George

FNB customers faced app authentication issues on Friday, affecting online and in-store card payments. Many switched to OTPs, alternative cards, and contactless methods as Black Friday transactions were delayed.

FNB App Outage Disrupts Card Payments in South Africa on Busy Retail Day

FNB customers faced app authentication issues on Friday, affecting online and in-store card payments. Many switched to OTPs, alternative cards, and contactless methods as Black…

By: Wura Obadare

Bolt crosses 400 million trips in South Africa and now serves 1.4 million monthly riders. The company is adapting to new e-hailing regulations, boosting safety with panic buttons, and supporting drivers with licensing and branding changes.

Bolt Surpasses 400 Million Trips in South Africa as New E-Hailing Rules Come Into Force

Bolt crosses 400 million trips in South Africa and now serves 1.4 million monthly riders. The company is adapting to new e-hailing regulations, boosting safety…

By: Wuraola Obadare

Explore the top tech companies expected to launch IPOs soon, including Stripe, Databricks, Zepto, SHEIN, Discord, Cerebras Systems, Skims, and Cohesity. Learn about their growth, valuation, and market potential.

Leading Tech Companies Poised for IPO: Stripe, Databricks, Discord, SHEIN, Zepto & Others

Explore the top tech companies expected to launch IPOs soon, including Stripe, Databricks, Zepto, SHEIN, Discord, Cerebras Systems, Skims, and Cohesity. Learn about their growth,…

By: Adamu Garba

FIRS will take its IT systems offline from November 28–30, 2025, for upgrades ahead of major 2026 tax reforms. Small firms must file zero-percent tax returns, while large companies face a 15% minimum tax rate and a new 4% Development Levy.

FIRS Schedules IT System Downtime as Nigeria Implements New Tax Rules for Small and Large Companies in 2026

FIRS will take its IT systems offline from November 28–30, 2025, for upgrades ahead of major 2026 tax reforms. Small firms must file zero-percent tax…

By: Adamu Garba

Gambaryan claims his detention violated his rights and was used to pressure Binance, causing hardship to his family….

Federal High Court Dismisses Ex-Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan’s Detention Claim

Abuja Federal High Court rejects former Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan’s suit against EFCC and NSA over alleged unlawful detention, affirming lawful prosecution for money laundering…

By: Adamu Garba

The Vodacom Group digital hub is expected to train 1 million Africans between the ages of 18 to 35 by 2027

Vodacom Tanzania Launches M-Pesa Global Payment to Enable Worldwide Transactions

Vodacom Tanzania rolls out M-Pesa Global Payment, allowing customers to pay merchants globally via Visa, Alipay, TerraPay, and MTN Uganda. The service enhances cross-border trade,…

By: Ovie George

The Department of Home Affairs launches the Citizenship Reinstatement Portal, allowing South Africans, including those abroad, to confirm and restore citizenship following the Constitutional Court ruling against Section 6(1)(a) of the Citizenship Act.

South Africa Unveils Digital Citizenship Reinstatement Portal After Constitutional Court Decision

The Department of Home Affairs launches the Citizenship Reinstatement Portal, allowing South Africans, including those abroad, to confirm and restore citizenship following the Constitutional Court…

By: Wura Obadare

Crypto Illicit Activity Hits Record Lows in 2025 as Exchanges Boost Compliance and Monitoring

New 2025 data from Chainalysis and TRM Labs shows illicit crypto activity on major exchanges has dropped to historic lows. Stronger compliance, improved monitoring tools,…

By: Ovie George

More than 200,000 candidates failed the CDCFIB online CBT exam for Nigeria’s paramilitary recruitment. See updated score breakdown, top states by applications, technical complaints, and details on the next screening stage.

Over 200,000 Candidates Fail CDCFIB Online Recruitment Exam as Technical Issues Persist

More than 200,000 candidates failed the CDCFIB online CBT exam for Nigeria’s paramilitary recruitment. See updated score breakdown, top states by applications, technical complaints, and…

By: Adamu Garba

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