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NEFSA condemns murder of Nigerian Uber driver in SA, calls for rider verification

NEFSA condemns murder of Nigerian Uber driver in SA, calls for rider verification

The National e-hailing Federation of South Africa (NEFSA) has condemned the killing of a Nigerian Uber driver in… The post NEFSA condemns murder of Nigerian Uber

Zenith Bank warns against fake Wealth Bridge videos linked to its Chairman, Jim Ovia

Zenith Bank warns against fake Wealth Bridge videos linked to its Chairman, Jim Ovia

Zenith Bank is asking Nigerians to ignore videos circulating on social media that falsely show its Group Chairman,… The post Zenith Bank warns against fake Wealth

Lagride and UBA hand keys to first batch of drive-to-own beneficiaries

Lagride and UBA hand keys to first batch of drive-to-own beneficiaries

Officials of Lagride and UBA, today, handed over keys to the first batch of drivers who are beneficiaries… The post Lagride and UBA hand keys to first batch of

MTN, IHS Towers strike $6.2 billion merger deal

MTN, IHS Towers strike $6.2 billion merger deal

Leading tower infrastructure company IHS Towers has announced a proposed agreement that will seal its merger with MTN… The post MTN, IHS Towers strike $6.2 billion

Egypt’s Flextock raises $12.6M Series A led by TLcom to boost e-commerce platform across MENA

Egypt’s Flextock raises $12.6M Series A led by TLcom to boost e-commerce platform across MENA

Egyptian e-commerce startup Flextock has closed a $12.6 million Series A round led by TLcom Capital, the pan-African… The post Egypt’s Flextock raises $12.6M Series

Why Cloud Incidents Rarely Start With Exploits

Why Cloud Incidents Rarely Start With Exploits

We have a cinematic view of cybercrime. We imagine a hooded figure in a dark room, typing furiously… The post Why Cloud Incidents Rarely Start With Exploits first

Why Nigeria’s 15.10% inflation number feels like a lie; yet the math says otherwise

Why Nigeria’s 15.10% inflation number feels like a lie; yet the math says otherwise

Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics says inflation dropped to 15.10% in January 2026. On social media and on… The post Why Nigeria’s 15.10% inflation number

Valentine’s Day becomes busiest ride-hailing day of 2026 – Bolt data shows

Valentine’s Day becomes busiest ride-hailing day of 2026 – Bolt data shows

If you tried to book a ride in Lagos or Abuja last Saturday, you likely felt the squeeze.… The post Valentine’s Day becomes busiest ride-hailing day of 2026 – Bolt

Timini Egbuson’s Love and New Notes become highest grossing Nollywood film of 2026 with ₦106 million

Timini Egbuson’s Love and New Notes become highest grossing Nollywood film of 2026 with ₦106 million

Nollywood’s Valentine’s weekend just got a lot more interesting. Love and New Notes, produced by popular actor Timini… The post Timini Egbuson’s Love and New Notes

Nigeria attracted $6bn foreign capital in Q3’25, barely any of it went to tech

Nigeria attracted $6bn foreign capital in Q3’25, barely any of it went to tech

Nigeria is having a moment. In Q3 2025, total capital importation into the country hit $6.01 billion, up… The post Nigeria attracted $6bn foreign capital in Q3’