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The hacker allegedly stole N2.9 billion from Flutterwave.

Reports have it that ₦2,949,557,867 has been illegally transferred from the accounts of African fintech unicorn, Flutterwave. The tech giant’s counsel, Albert Onimole, reported the case to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Intelligence Department, Panti, Yaba, Techcabal reported. According to Onimole’s letter, the hack on Flutterwave’s accounts occurred about some weeks ago…
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Technology

TECNO PHANTOM V Fold is a game changer.

PHANTOM V Fold offers a 120Hz flagship dual screen, and a powerful 5-lens photography system for an unparalleled crease-free large-screen experience. Yesterday, TECNO’s premium sub-brand, PHANTOM, launched a new flagship smartphone, the PHANTOM V Fold, marking the…
Banking

The Central Bank approves holdco status of Zenith Bank.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved in principle for Zenith Bank to operate as a financial holding company. In a statement signed by the Company Secretary, Michael Otu, on Friday, the bank revealed plans to change its organisational structure. With this change, the organisation will have a banking subsidiary along with other subsidiari Part of the statement read, “The CBN has granted…
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Banking

Wema Bank issued bonds worth N25 billion.

To shore up its capital base, Wema Bank has issued a N25 billion bond to targeted investors. In a corporate notice signed by the Company Secretary, Johnson Lebile, on Thursday, the bond will not be listed on any security exchange. Part of the notice read, “Wema Bank Plc…
Banking

Zenith Bank receives permission to operate as HoldingCo.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has given approval in principle to Zenith Bank to operate as a financial holding company. In a statement signed by the Company Secretary, Michael Otu, on Friday, the company revealed plans to change its organisational structure. With this…
EntertainmentTechnology

NBCUniversal, is acquiring a 30% stake in Showmax,  MultiChoice’s video platform.

American media giant, NBCUniversal, is acquiring a 30% stake in Showmax,  MultiChoice’s video platform. As part of the deal, MultiChoice announced the formation of Earth UK Holdings Limited (EarthCo) to act as Showmax’s parent company. In exchange for a 70% stake in EarthCo, MultiChoice will continue to support Showmax with its local market knowledge, capacity for producing local content…
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Technology

Win $1500 in the Goodwall "Nigeria Speaks" Challenge

In line with its aim of helping young people connect and maximise global opportunities such as jobs, skills, and scholarships, Goodwall—a mobile-based professional development network for students and professionals—has launched in Nigeria with the #NigeriaSpeaks challenge in which up to $1500 is to be won. Spanning the whole of March 2023, in the #NigeriaSpeaks challenge, young Nigerians…
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