In a very essential move to enhance transparency and accountability, the Nigerian government has introduced an instrument for its citizens: the upgraded Citizen’s Delivery Tracker App. This innovative application, which is being piloted by the Central Delivery Coordination Unit (CDCU),…
VIK Industries Limited is a leading manufacturer of plastic products located at No. 25 Asa Afarlogun Street, Ajao Estate, Akpakun, Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria. The company is known for its iconic Bristar brand established in the 1970s, it is owned by…
First Bank Holdings has arranged to raise additional capital of ₦300 billion ($231 million) at a shareholders meeting scheduled later this month. This is due to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s plans for a recapitalization drive. First Bank Holdings on…
The Nigerian Government has announced an initiative to aid identification in the country. NIMC announced the initiative on X. The government plans to roll out a new form of national identification system that comes with payment integrations and social service…
On April 8, 2024, in a move that might completely change the landscape of pay-TV in South Africa, MultiChoice Group, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)-listed satellite television leader, announced an alliance with French media giant Canal+. This cooperation opens up…
One of the detained Binance executives, Tigran Gambaryan, was charged on Monday with four counts, including money laundering. Binance and Tigran were charged together, which Tigran’s lawyer objected to. The federal court in Abuja ordered the top Binance executive to…
Zimbabweans can rejoice that online payments are set to return after being suspended for some time. This great development follows an agreement between Zimbabwean banks and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) on the use of a new local currency.…
One of the two detained Binance executives appeared in a Nigerian court in Abuja on Thursday to face tax evasion and money laundering charges. Gambaryan and Anjarwalla were detained on February 26 in connection with a criminal investigation into Binance’s…
In a move that will give the whole of Nigeria collective relief, The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) has temporarily suspended their planned strike against telecom operators. This imminent strike, which could have paralyzed communication…
The South African government has approved its digital nomad visa regulations. This approval marks a significant step towards issuing digital nomad visas to foreigners. The regulations will cater to foreign individuals earning an annual income above R1 million (approximately $53,665),…
