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5 ways the new National Payment Stack would improve Nigeria’s payment solutions
At exactly 11:56 a.m. on Friday, November 7th, 2025, a significant chapter in Nigeria’s financial history began with the completion of the first live transaction on the National Payment Stack
Nathaniel Bassey becomes the first Nigerian gospel artist to surpass 400m streams on Spotify
Popular Nigerian gospel minister Nathaniel Bassey has surpassed 400 million streams across all credits on Spotify, making him the first Nigerian gospel artist to reach such a feat. The histor
Africhange launches UK bank accounts and Achieves Bank of Canada registration
Africhange has announced two major milestones in its mission to empower Africans living abroad. The company has partnered with Griffin, a UK-licensed bank, to launch GBP bank accounts for cus
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Nigeria AI Collective unveils bold initiatives for AI innovation and collaboration at DataFest Africa 2025
The Nigeria AI Collective took center stage at DataFest Africa 2025, Africa’s largest gathering of AI practitioners, innovators, startups, and researchers. Held in Lagos, the event drew over
UAE’s Central Bank Digital Currency completes its first real-world transaction in under 2 minutes
The United Arab Emirates has taken a significant step toward digital finance as its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot completed its first real transaction. The milestone reportedly s
Safaricom wins Ksh1.1bn case against man who claimed M-Pesa apps were his idea
A software developer who claimed Safaricom used his ideas to build the two M-Pesa Apps has lost a KSh1.1 billion award after the High Court ruled there was no signed contract. The Court, on T
Police seize $29,000 worth of illegal Multichoice streaming devices in Johannesburg raid
Police in Lenasia, Johannesburg, have confiscated hundreds of illegal streaming devices valued at approximately $29,000 (R546,000). The seizure included Android TV boxes that were preloaded w
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Updated XRP Rich List Reflects Major Shifts
A new update to the XRP rich list reveals that the distribution of tokens among holders has tightened further in November. Data shared by crypto enthusiast Cryptobilbuwoo0 shows a steady decl
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Starlink decries South Africa’s delay in approving its entry into the country
SpaceX, Starlink’s parent company, has expressed its disappointment over the delay in the policy reformation process that will pave the way for Starlink’s launch in South Africa. This comes i
The real price of free transfers: Who actually pays for Nigeria’s fintech convenience?
For millions of Nigerians, free bank transfers feel like a win. No more ₦50 or ₦100 fees just to send money to a friend or pay for food. Fintech companies promised convenience without the cos
Ethiopian authorities arrest 112 illegal money transfer operators in major crackdown
Ethiopia’s growing remittance sector is facing a crackdown as authorities target unlicensed money transfer operators and cryptocurrency traders for avoiding national regulations. In a coordin
Top Trending Crypto Showdown: Why BlockDAG’s Buildathon Beats Cardano’s Recovery and ASTER’s Spike!
Top trending crypto assets are currently split between recovery stories and fresh, utility‑driven launch models. Cardano (ADA) is moving through a measured price recovery phase after earlier
“Racket Queen”: Canon and Nollywood cinematographer Nora Awolowo premiere short film
Canon partnered with Nigerian cinematographer Nora Awolowo for the premiere screening of “Racket Queen”, a short film exploring themes of parental support, resilience, and the pursuit of crea
Binance’s BNB is world’s 2nd best investment asset with 2,065% increase in 5 years
Binance’s BNB has emerged as one of the most lucrative investments of the last half-decade. According to a new report from the trading firm Atmos, BNB recorded an extraordinary 2,065% growth
With MiniSend, Chris Oketch is building a better payment tool for Africa’s creator economy
Like most creators, Chris Oketch got tired of waiting for his money. Each week, the Nairobi creator earned USDC online and watched it trapped behind gas fees and slow exchanges. So, he built
7 Shattering Algorithmic Derivative Secrets Unveiled: How Elite Quants Achieve 8700%+ ROI vs. 5 Catastrophic Risks That Will Ruin You
The Invisible Hand of Automation Algorithmic trading has fundamentally redefined the landscape of derivatives markets, eliminating human emotion and fatigue in favor of speed and computationa
How Nigeria’s new digital economy bill could make government finally work like your banking app
Nigeria’s National Digital Economy Bill, 2025, now awaiting President Bola Tinubu’s signature, is set to become the legal foundation for how the country conducts business, delivers government
Phone robbery: 4 UK-based Nigerians sentenced 22 years jail term
Four UK-based Nigerians have been handed lengthy sentences for their roles in a phone robbery operation across a series of mobile phone shops in London. The ten-man gang, who were handed a co