WhatsApp Begins Rollout of Usernames Feature to Boost User Privacy
WhatsApp has begun rolling out its long-awaited usernames feature, giving users the option to connect with others without sharing their…
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FCCPC Denies Approving 48 New Loan Apps, Warns Against False Reports
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has dismissed reports claiming it approved 48 additional digital loan applications, describing…
NCC Moves to Review Call and SMS Interconnection Rates, Nigerians Brace for Possible Tariff Hike
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a review of interconnection rates for voice calls and SMS services across telecom…
MTN CEO Faces Backlash After Saying Unlimited Data Does Not Exist
MTN Nigeria Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola, has come under criticism after stating that unlimited mobile data plans are virtually…
NIBSS Drags Banks To Court Over ₦13.6bn Transfer Glitch Affecting 176 Accounts
Nigeria’s digital payment system has come under fresh scrutiny after the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) approached the Federal High…
Vitel Wireless Partners OPay, Moniepoint for Airtime and Data Purchases
Vitel Wireless has announced a partnership with fintech companies OPay and Moniepoint to enable millions of Nigerians purchase airtime and…
Kled AI Exits Nigeria, Imposes IP Ban Over Alleged 95% Fraud Rate
A United States-based data marketplace, Kled AI, has withdrawn its app from Nigeria and imposed a nationwide IP ban following…
MTN Nigeria Transfers MoMo Control to Parent in ₦95.5bn Fintech Deal
MTN Nigeria has confirmed a major restructuring of its fintech operations, with its parent company, MTN Group, set to acquire…
Amazon Moves Into Kenya’s Satellite Internet Market With Kuiper Licence Bid
Amazon has taken a major step into East Africa’s connectivity space after applying for a licence to roll out its…
EU Slams Meta Over Child Safety Failures, Charges Firm for Allowing Under-13 Access
Meta Platforms has been formally charged by European Union regulators for allegedly failing to prevent children under 13 from accessing…
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