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Jack Dorsey’s Block launches Bitkey, a self-custody Bitcoin wallet

Jack Dorsey-led payments company, Block Inc. has announced the launch of a self-custody Bitcoin wallet called Bitkey….

By: IBK

Fraud: US takes over Binance account of 32-year-old Nigerian, Olamide Shanu over fraud

Investigations reveal that Olamide Shanu’s account, which had 0 BTC balance at the time of trial, has received over 84.66478598 bitcoin (approximately $2.6 million)……

By: IBK

Nigeria targets 95,000km of fibre optic cable infrastructure by 2024, says Minister Bosun Tijani

Dr Tijani acknowledged the substantial investment needed to achieve this, estimating a cost range of $1.5 to $2 billion for the project……

By: IBK

MTN names Selorm Adadevoh as Group Chief Commercial Officer effective April 1, 2024

MTN has announced the appointment of Selorm Adadevoh as the Group Chief Commercial Officer, set to take effect from April 1, 2024….

By: IBK

Kenyan e-commerce Tappi secures $1.5m in funding led by Mercy Corps

Kenyan digital commerce solution, Tappi, secures $1.5 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round led by Mercy Corps Ventures and Chui Ventures….

By: IBK

CAC asks Nigerian startups with foreign investors to have minimum N100m paid-up capital

Failure to meet this requirement within the stipulated timeframe will lead to the initiation of proceedings for the compulsory winding-up……

By: IBK

M-KOPA expands to Ghana, unlocking $10 million in credit for customers

M-KOPA, a leading African fintech platform, has today announced the official launch of its flexible digital financing model in Ghana following a successful pilot phase….

By: IBK

Nasir El-Rufai unveils $100 million venture capital fund for Nigerian startups

The ex-governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, has announced a $100 million venture capital fund, specifically aimed at nurturing startups in Nigeria, with a focus…

By: IBK

Spotify to cut 1500 jobs, 17% of employees, with CEO Daniel Ek citing redundancy

Spotify, the music streaming service, is undergoing a significant restructuring as it has announced a 17% reduction in its workforce for the third time this…

By: IBK

Autism: Here are the top 6 Android apps catering to autistic children

For children suffering from autism, specialized tools and apps can play a vital role in supporting their learning and development…

By: IBK

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