TechCabal’s Moonshot Calls on CBN to Implement Open Banking—Here’s How It Can Transform Nigeria’s Financial System
Recent talks at the Moonshot conference, reported by TechCabal, highlighted the urgent need for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
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The Transparency Crisis in Africa’s Banks: Here’s What Ecobank Kenya and Others Can Teach Us
Recent reports have brought Ecobank Kenya into the spotlight, revealing that the bank lost millions of dollars between 2020 and…
Gold Rush: How Ghana’s New Gold Refinery Might Affect Its Currency
Ghana, known as the “Gold Coast,” has made a big move to get more value from its gold. The Royal…
The Surge in African Start-Up Funding: What It Means for the Future
In a remarkable turn of events, African start-ups achieved an unprecedented milestone in July 2024, raising $420 million—marking the highest…
RecoMed and Kaelo Health Team Up to Lower Costs and Improve Virtual Healthcare
South African e-health startup RecoMed has joined forces with Kaelo Health, an affordable health insurance provider, to make virtual healthcare…
WhatsApp’s Future in Nigeria at Risk After $220 Million Penalty and New Data Sharing Rules
Following a $220 million penalty imposed by Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on WhatsApp for a data…
Nigeria’s 9Mobile Gets New Owner Amid Controversy
Nigeria’s fourth-largest telecom operator, 9Mobile, has been acquired by LH Telecommunications Limited, a Nigerian company registered in April 2023. The…
IMF Grants Ethiopia $3.4 Billion Loan Amid Currency Floating
Ethiopia has received a $3.4 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after deciding to let its currency’s value…
Court Dismisses MultiChoice Nigeria Suit Amid Controversy Over Subscription Fee Hikes
On Monday, July 29, 2024, Barrister Festus Onifade withdrew his legal case against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, a South African-based pay-TV…
Netflix Raises Subscription Prices in Nigeria Again
Netflix has once more increased its subscription prices in Nigeria, marking the second time in just four months. The latest…