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Trademark War Between Zap Africa and Paystack Highlights Nigeria's IP Challenges

A heated legal battle has emerged in Nigeria’s tech space, as Zap Africa and Paystack face off in a trademark dispute that has drawn significant attention to the gaps in the country’s intellectual property (IP) framework. This case not only underscores the pressing need for robust IP protections in Nigeria but also raises concerns about the broader implications for innovation within the…
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StartupsTechnology

Accelerex Unveils Nigeria’s First Fingerprint Payment Solution

Accelerex, one of Africa’s leading fintech companies, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking “Pay with Fingerprint” solution. This solution, the first to be deployed on Point of Sale (PoS) terminals in Nigeria, allows bank account holders to make secure and convenient payments at merchant locations using their fingerprints on biometric-enabled PoS devices. Pay with Fingerprint…
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Events

Kwara police apprehend Isese activist in Ibadan and hold him in custody.

Another Isese activist, Chief Ademola Olawoore, popularly known as Oluwo Of Tede, has been apprehended and is currently held in a correctional facility located in Ilorin, Kwara State. This incident follows the circulation of a video on social media where a visibly disturbed Olawoore was seen, and he is facing charges related to defaming someone’s character. The elderly Isese advocate was…
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Brands & People

"Neimeth Appoints New Managing Director to Lead the Company"

Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc has introduced Valentine Okelu as the newly appointed Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the company. This change came into effect on August 16, 2023, following the official approval of his appointment during the company’s Annual General Meeting. The statement highlights Okelu’s impressive educational background, including his…
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