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MTN Nigeria’s 10.7 million Active subscribers boost fintech ambition

Ahead of the launch of its payment service bank (PSB), MTN Nigeria says it has seen the number of active subscribers on its fintech platform rise by 6.2 million to 10.7 million people year-on-year. The telecommunication company (telco) said it added 1.3 million fintech subscribers and 166,000 active mobile money (MoMo) agents in the first three months of 2022. “Our existing MoMo business…
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iPod has come to the finish line as Apple stops production

Apple announced on Tuesday that it is discontinuing the entire iPod line, a product the company launched nearly 22 years ago. The iconic music player didn’t only revolutionise the way the world experienced music, it also saved the tech giant, now worth more than $3 trillion, from bankruptcy. “Today, the spirit of iPod lives on,” said Apple Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Greg…
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Gamic Guild made it into Binance Labs Season 4

Binance Labs has accepted the leading gaming guild in Africa into its incubation program, Gamic Guild to position the guild as the most sought after gaming guild in Africa. Binance Labs is excited to help Gamic Guild create massive opportunities, access an extensive network of industry leaders, establish a strong market presence and launch market-fit products and services. GameFi recorded over…
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Blockchain

BITCOIN VALUE DROPS BY 50% SINCE NOVEMBER PEAK

The value of Bitcoin has dropped below $31,000 (£25,140) – less than half of what it was at its peak last November, according to the Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange. The fall of the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value comes as stock markets around the world…
Aviation

Airline Operators of Nigeria dump flight suspension plan

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has withdrawn action to suspend flight operations following the increase in aviation fuel. In a joint statement by AON, it disclosed that further to numerous calls from the highest echelons in government with promises to urgently…
StartupsVetted Brands

Grip.ng Partners Actor Bolanle Ninalowo to Address Digital Exchanges

Zabira Technologies unveils renowned actor Bolanle Ninalowo as Brand Ambassador for Grip, a new digital exchange platform for fast transactions and ease of payments. Grip is an innovative and timely interface where users can confidently trade Gift Cards, fund bet and lottery wallets including payment of all utility bills from electricity, cable subscriptions to even airtime…
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