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Final Thoughts MTN Nigeria’s 2025 network expansion investment highlights the company’s role in driving digital transformation across the country. With tariff reforms, regulatory stability, and policy support, the initiative could accelerate Nigeria’s position as one of Africa’s leading telecom markets.MTN’s Fintech Arm Now Generates ₦43 Billion Quarterly as Digital Finance Becomes Its New Growth Engine
Fintech giant OPay has launched a ₦1.2 billion scholarship programme to support outstanding Nigerian university students over the next decade, reinforcing its commitment to education, equity, and youth empowerment.OPay Launches ₦1.2 Billion Scholarship Fund to Support Nigerian University Students Over 10 Years
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the NIN Authentication (NINAuth) App, a digital innovation by NIMC designed to improve transparency, security, and citizen control over data, marking a major step in Nigeria’s digital governance reform.NIMC Launches NIN Authentication App to Boost Data Transparency and Digital Accountability in Nigeria
South Africa’s takeover panel has mandated French media giant Groupe Canal+ SA to immediately extend a mandatory offer to acquire additional shares of pay-TV company MultiChoice, following Canal Plus’ attempt to purchase the remaining stake in the company. Despite Canal Plus already being the largest shareholder with a 35.01% stake, surpassing the 35% threshold triggering the mandatory offer, MultiChoice’s board rejected Canal Plus’ initial bid of 105 rand per share, deeming it significantly undervalued. According to the Takeover Regulations Panel (TRP) in its ruling: “Canal+ must take immediate action to comply with the requirements of.. the (Companies) Act and the regulations by making a mandatory offer to the remaining shareholders of MultiChoice.” Moving forward, Canal Plus contended that it was exempted from making a mandatory offer, citing restrictions in the streaming company’s memorandum of incorporation which limit foreign companies to a maximum of 20% of the broadcaster’s voting rights.MultiChoice Slashes DStv Decoder Price to ₦7,900 and GOtv Decoder to ₦6,500 Ahead of Festive Season
iPhone 18 Pro Could Arrive in New Coffee, Burgundy, and Purple Colors — Leak Suggests
Final Thoughts MTN Nigeria’s 2025 network expansion investment highlights the company’s role in driving digital transformation across the country. With tariff reforms, regulatory stability, and policy support, the initiative could accelerate Nigeria’s position as one of Africa’s leading telecom markets.MTN’s Fintech Arm Now Generates ₦43 Billion Quarterly as Digital Finance Becomes Its New Growth Engine
Fintech giant OPay has launched a ₦1.2 billion scholarship programme to support outstanding Nigerian university students over the next decade, reinforcing its commitment to education, equity, and youth empowerment.OPay Launches ₦1.2 Billion Scholarship Fund to Support Nigerian University Students Over 10 Years
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the NIN Authentication (NINAuth) App, a digital innovation by NIMC designed to improve transparency, security, and citizen control over data, marking a major step in Nigeria’s digital governance reform.NIMC Launches NIN Authentication App to Boost Data Transparency and Digital Accountability in Nigeria
South Africa’s takeover panel has mandated French media giant Groupe Canal+ SA to immediately extend a mandatory offer to acquire additional shares of pay-TV company MultiChoice, following Canal Plus’ attempt to purchase the remaining stake in the company. Despite Canal Plus already being the largest shareholder with a 35.01% stake, surpassing the 35% threshold triggering the mandatory offer, MultiChoice’s board rejected Canal Plus’ initial bid of 105 rand per share, deeming it significantly undervalued. According to the Takeover Regulations Panel (TRP) in its ruling: “Canal+ must take immediate action to comply with the requirements of.. the (Companies) Act and the regulations by making a mandatory offer to the remaining shareholders of MultiChoice.” Moving forward, Canal Plus contended that it was exempted from making a mandatory offer, citing restrictions in the streaming company’s memorandum of incorporation which limit foreign companies to a maximum of 20% of the broadcaster’s voting rights.MultiChoice Slashes DStv Decoder Price to ₦7,900 and GOtv Decoder to ₦6,500 Ahead of Festive Season
iPhone 18 Pro Could Arrive in New Coffee, Burgundy, and Purple Colors — Leak Suggests

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Only registered citizens and legal residents with a National Identification Number (NIN) are eligible to have the NIMC GMPC card…

How you can obtain the new NIMC multipurpose ID/ATM card

Only registered citizens and legal residents with a National Identification Number (NIN) are eligible to have the NIMC GMPC card……

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Infinix NOTE 40 Pro vs. Redmi NOTE 13 Pro: The ultimate mid-range smartphone showdown

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In 2016, the company rose to become the continent’s first unicorn, valued at over $1 billion, and in April 2019, it went public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), raising $196 million in net proceeds. Its share price, initially offered at $14.50, rose more than 200% in the first three trading sessions. But after reaching a peak of nearly $50 on May 1, 2019, the share value has continually declined and fluctuated. Currently, the e-commerce platform has since spread to African countries, including Egypt, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Kenya, South Africa, and others, as well as expanding and launching platforms like Jumia Food, Jumia Travel, Jumia Deals, Jumia One, Jumia Pay, and others. With platforms like Jumia Food, Jumia Travel, and Jumia Pay, the company has diversified its offerings and expanded its reach, driving e-commerce adoption and economic empowerment.

Here is a list of Africa’s top 10 biggest startups by valuation

Africa has emerged as a hotbed of innovation, with startups disrupting industries and capturing the attention of investors worldwide. From fintech to agriculture, these startups…

By: IBK

U.S. DOJ, 16 states sue Apple over anti-competitive practices 

The United States Department of Justice and 16 U.S. states have filed a lawsuit against Apple over allegations of anti-competitive practices to maintain its dominance…

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Ready to become Africa’s next global music star? Here are 6 ways Gemini can power your journey

Ready to become Africa’s next global music star? Here are 6 ways Gemini can power your journey

The pulse of African music resonates worldwide….

By: IBK

Why small businesses are becoming more vulnerable to cyberattacks – Report

A report by cybersecurity firm, Sophos, has revealed a surge in attacks on small and medium businesses (SMBs) globally, blaming it on their lack of…

By: Wura Oba

Google not shutting down Gmail

Google is not shutting down Gmail, as the email platform asserted, “Gmail is here to stay” in response to a viral hoax tweet claiming the…

By: Wura Oba

2023 was regarded as the year of AI. Now it is 2024 and the ‘AI craze’ seems to not be dying down soon. Amongst other tech giants, Google has now rolled out its own AI chatbot.

Here is how Google’s new AI tool, Gemini works

2023 was regarded as the year of AI. Now it is 2024 and the ‘AI craze’ seems to not be dying down soon. Amongst other…

By: IBK

Nigerians are looking for useful investment portfolios and platforms to preserve their hard-earned money in a macroeconomic environment currently witnessing one of its worst trends in the last decade based on useful economic indicators and indices.

N900 million minimum capital for IMTOs, here’s what the new CBN requirements mean for players

In a revised guidelines document released on Wednesday, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has established a minimum operating capital requirement for International Money Transfer…

By: IBK

One of the issues that have always plagued the burgeoning crypto industry is hacks and exploits. To cap off a memorable January of 2024, reports emerged yesterday that Ripple Executive Chairman, Chris Larsen suffered a $112 million exploit in his personal account. 

Global crypto community lost at least $210 million to hacks in January 2024

One of the issues that have always plagued the burgeoning crypto industry is hacks and exploits. To cap off a memorable January of 2024, reports…

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