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BD Insider: Why Stripe and Wise are betting on Nigeria
These fintech giants are making new moves into Nigeria
CFO of Africa's largest smartphone maker detained, under investigation in China
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Wise enables local payouts to Nigeria for the nth time
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Risevest Nigerian fintech investment solution acquires Hisa, Kenya investment startup
Nigerian fintech Risevest has recently aquired Hisa, a kenyan investment startup enabling them to tap into Kenyas digital investment Market
NITDA’s NCLAIR launch ₦100 million initiative backed by Google to support local AI startups in Nigeria
Bolt halts inter-country requests between Nigeria and South Africa due to ride-hailing war
Stripe to soon allow US retailers to sell directly to Nigerians
Ride-hailing war escalates as South African and Nigerian ride-hailing drivers receive prank orders on Uber and Bolt platforms
Kenya drivers battle ride-hailing apps over fare rates
Uganda UTel secures $225 million investmet from Dubai-based investor RCC
Opinion
Wise enables local payouts to Nigeria for the nth time
Wise (formerly TransferWise) is restarting naira transfers to Nigeria for the third time after a two year pause. This time it will have to compete with other local and well-funded players like LemFi and Flutterwave $end.
Stripe to soon allow US retailers to sell directly to Nigerians
5 essential tips for aspiring Product Managers to succeed
Leveraging design thinking framework as a strategy for product development
Africa's digital commerce market to reach $72 billion in 2026
Yellow Card’s perspective on regulation in Africa’s largest crypto market
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Spotlight
PaidHR removes upfront onboarding fees and introduces PaidHiring
The startup is introducing a revised pricing structure that includes no upfront fees and launching PaidHiring, an applicant tracking system.
Past, present, future: Afriex's path through narrow remittance corridors
Mira launches Register to digitise food and retail businesses across Africa
How boredom led Gabriel Inyamah to become a product designer at Andela
Inside the online food delivery market in Northern Nigeria
Flourish Ventures' Ameya Upadhyay: Tough times don't last—tough startups do
Nigeria's 3MTT Program is bridging the digital divide despite challenges
LevelUp
Level Up: How I went from medical sciences to social media specialist at Moniepoint
Today, we’re featuring Toluwalope Oyewole, Senior Social Media Specialist at Moniepoint. She shares her story of how she went from graduating with a degree in Physiology, feeling unsure of her next step, to landing a role at one of Africa’s top fintech companies.
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Consumer Tech
Nothing Phone 2 review: 2023’s stylish mid-range finisher and a touch of price tag
A year later, the Nothing Phone 2 remains a solid successor to Phone 1 and a smart buy.
Everything you need to know about the iPhone 16 release
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Where to buy quality Second-hand phones in Nigeria: Insider insights and Top picks
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Travel
How to apply for your Nigerian Passport online in 2024
You can now apply for your Nigerian Passport via the e-portal when you type passport.immigration.gov.ng. Learn about the application process in this article.
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U.K. govt introduces fresh visa rules to further control migration
