Eric Jackson Departs Hisa After Risevest Acquisition

Eric Jackson, co-founder and former CEO of Kenyan fintech startup Hisa, has officially stepped down from his role as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), less than two months after the company was acquired by Nigerian investment platform Risevest.

ByEmmanuel DanijiNovember 21, 20240Comments

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Bitcoin Hits Record $97,000 as Trump’s Crypto-Friendly Policies Spur Rally

Bitcoin has once again shattered records, breaching the $95,000 mark late Wednesday and reaching a staggering high of $97,788 early Thursday

ByEmmanuel DanijiNovember 21, 20240Comments

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X Sues Twitch on High-Stakes Antitrust Lawsuit Against Advertising Boycott

X Corp. alleges that GARM, a coalition under the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), orchestrated a campaign to undermine its ad revenue following controversial policy changes under Elon Musk’s leadership

ByEmmanuel DanijiNovember 21, 20240Comments

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Business Owners Tackle DisCos Over Meter Fees

The deadline for compliance, set for November 24, has triggered widespread discontent, particularly among business owners already grappling with Nigeria’s challenging economic environment

ByEmmanuel DanijiNovember 21, 20240Comments

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Orange Egypt Showcases $135 Million Data Centre and Smart City Innovations at Cairo ICT

Orange Egypt is making waves at Cairo ICT 2024 by spotlighting its groundbreaking innovations in 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), smart cities, and youth empowerment. As an official sponsor of the event's 28th edition, held under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the company underscores its pivotal role in driving Egypt’s digital transformation. A Vision…

ByEmmanuel DanijiNovember 21, 20240Comments

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South Africans Can Now Buy Property Using Cryptocurrency

The inaugural opportunity to purchase property using cryptocurrency will take place at Broll Auctions and Sales’ upcoming auction in Johannesburg on November 21, 2024

ByEmmanuel DanijiNovember 20, 20240Comments

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Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola Joins Smithsonian National Museum of African Art Advisory Board

Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, founder and CEO of Flutterwave, has taken on a new mantle as a member of the advisory board for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C. This significant appointment places Agboola at the intersection of culture and innovation, where he will help shape the global narrative around Africa’s art,…

ByEmmanuel DanijiNovember 20, 20240Comments

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TGI Group Says More Funding Will Drive Nigeria’s Agribusiness

With forums like the GNBF fostering dialogue and collaboration, the path toward a more robust, inclusive, and sustainable agribusiness industry in Nigeria is gradually taking shape.

ByEmmanuel DanijiNovember 20, 20240Comments