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At @AkoweApp, we believe trust builds ecosystems. This event isn’t about fundraising pitches, it’s about building the kind of partnerships that take African startups from survival to scale. We have partnered with @TechpointAfrica to bring this conversation to you as part of the
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Your first angel cheque isn’t just money, it’s proof that someone believes in your vision. But how do you attract those early believers when all you have is an idea or a handful of users?. This September, Segun Cole (Founder & CEO, Maasai) will break it down at Pitch Friday.
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Less than 30 minutes to go!. Our X Space kicks off at 6PM WAT. “Should Nigerian content creators be taxed?” . Join here:
It’s happening TODAY!. “Should Nigerian content creators be taxed?” . Taxation is coming for Nigerian content creators. But is it a fair policy, or a looming threat to the creative economy?. This evening, we host an X (Twitter) Space featuring leading experts in Taxation,
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Somalia has launched a digital visa platform for all foreign nationals, eliminating paper-based applications and boosting security through online verification.
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Somalia has introduced an online visa system, allowing foreign nationals to apply digitally as part of efforts to simplify travel and improve border security.
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NCC is rolling out a telecom cybersecurity framework by 2026 to protect Nigeria’s digital economy. Although core systems remains unaffected, the incident sounds an alarm on telecoms’ vulnerability to cyber threats.
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Nigeria’s telecom regulator, NCC, is racing to implement a cybersecurity framework by 2026 to counter rising threats and protect the nation’s digital backbone.
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Paystack and FAAN launch tap-to-pay NFC cards at Lagos and Abuja airports, aiming to cut queues and simplify airport access for drivers in Nigeria.
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FAAN pilots contactless payment at airports with Paystack's NFC cards, part of a broader shift to cashless tolls and improved service efficiency.
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It’s happening TODAY!. “Should Nigerian content creators be taxed?” . Taxation is coming for Nigerian content creators. But is it a fair policy, or a looming threat to the creative economy?. This evening, we host an X (Twitter) Space featuring leading experts in Taxation,
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RT @TechpointAfrica: Should Nigerian content creators be taxed , or would that stifle the industry’s growth? . This Friday, we’re bringing….
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Bosun Tijani’s Time100 AI honour puts Nigeria in the global spotlight, but questions remain about whether his bold strategies have delivered measurable results.
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Bosun Tijani’s Time100 AI honour puts Nigeria in the global spotlight, but questions remain about whether his bold strategies have delivered measurable results.
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After 53 years as South Africa’s payments clearing house, BankservAfrica has rebranded to PayInc SA, a digital-first, fintech-style payments platform for banks, fintechs, and startups.
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BankservAfrica has rebranded to PayInc SA, marking its shift from legacy systems to a digital-first, fintech-style payments platform for banks, fintechs, and startups.
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TECNO has launched the Spark 40 Series, which they claim balances affordability with durability and performance for Nigerian consumers. Read more - Brand Press
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WRECKED. Hirono: Has any court said that DEI is unconstitutional? Yes or no?. Hamilton: Yes. Hirono: Which court?. Hamilton: The United States Supreme Court. Hirono: I disagree with you…. Hamilton: You can go read it yourself. 🔥🔥🔥
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Should Nigerian content creators be taxed , or would that stifle the industry’s growth? . This Friday, we’re bringing Legal and Tax Experts together on an X (Twitter) Space to unpack the intricacies of this hot topic. Meet our speakers:.Adedayo Ogunkoya – Business & Finance
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Why Ethiopians aren’t buying into EVs one year after the fuel-car import ban .
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Despite tax breaks and a ban on fuel-car imports, EVs remain out of reach for many Ethiopians. A typical EV costs about $12,000 against an average monthly income of under $200, and with poor resale...
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RT @TechpointAfrica: Your first angel cheque isn’t just money, it’s proof that someone believes in your vision. But how do you attract tho….
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How Web3 community, Superteam Nigeria, crossed $1 million in total earnings. Nigeria’s native Solana community recently crossed a milestone of $1 million in earnings. Here’s how they did it.
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Nigeria's native Solana community recently crossed a milestone of $1 million in earnings. Here's how they did it.
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54 women die daily in Nigeria due to unsafe abortions. Komfot Health is developing a WhatsApp bot to connect women with confidential post-abortion care, tackling stigma and barriers to access. More - Brand Press
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After nearly two years of decline, T2 Mobile, formerly 9Mobile, added 290,601 subscribers in July, its first sign of growth in a long struggle to regain market relevance.
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From a 90% subscriber loss to a rare rebound, T2 posts its first growth since 2023, hinting at a potential turnaround under its new T2 Mobile identity.
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Is taxing Nigerian content creators a fair policy or a looming threat to the creative industry? . Join us this Friday on our Twitter Space as top Tax Experts break it down. Date: Friday, 29th of August .Time: Time: 6:00 PM WAT. Set a reminder:
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