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President Tinubu’s suspension of CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele raises authorized questions

President Tinubu’s suspension of CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele raises authorized questions

President Tinubu suspended the CBN governor in a move reminiscent of Sanusi Lamido’s removal as CBN governor in 2014. Once again, the move has thrown up questions about whether the President has the power to…

Nigeria’s central financial institution governor underneath investigation following suspension

Nigeria’s central financial institution governor underneath investigation following suspension

After two recessions, a botched naira redesign scheme, and different economic policies that saw Nigerians counting their losses weekly, Godwin Emefiele, Nigeria’s central bank governor, has been suspended by the president. Godwin Emefiele, the governor…

Israeli AI startup Ravin launches operations in South Africa

Israeli AI startup Ravin launches operations in South Africa

Israeli AI startup RavinAI is pursuing expansion of their fleet management product offering with entry into the South African market. Israeli-based AI startup RavinAI is launching operations in South Africa through a partnership with Alder…

Can streaming platforms clear up Nollywood’s distribution downside?

Can streaming platforms clear up Nollywood’s distribution downside?

In recent years, international streaming platforms have placed Nigerian films in front of global audiences, yet filmmakers still grapple with piracy and a local audience that cannot afford their films. The Nigerian film industry is…

Tingo Group denies Hinderburg reasearch allegations, appoints unbiased counsel

Tingo Group denies Hinderburg reasearch allegations, appoints unbiased counsel

Nigerian fintech, Tingo Group, says the allegations made by Hindenburg research group are false and a deliberate attempt to damage its reputation. The company has also appointed an International law firm, White & Case LLP,…

Putting ride-hailing drivers in Nigeria say Bolt’s new N6,000 day by day bonus is unimpressive

Putting ride-hailing drivers in Nigeria say Bolt’s new N6,000 day by day bonus is unimpressive

As the nationwide strike by ride-hailing drivers lingers, Bolt has introduced new incentives to drivers operating on its app, but they aren’t impressed. This week, ride-hailing drivers began a strike to ask for an increase…

After successful a $1 million prize, here’s what’s subsequent for Tanzanian agritech startup NovFeed

After successful a $1 million prize, here’s what’s subsequent for Tanzanian agritech startup NovFeed

Tanzanian agritech startup NovFeed co-founders Diana Orembe and Otaigo Elisha speak on NovFeed’s victory in the Milken Institute and Motsepe Foundation Innovation Prize. Last month, Tanzanian biotech startup NovFeed won the Milken Institute and Motsepe…

Taxi drivers ban Uber, Bolt from Soweto malls for 3 months

Taxi drivers ban Uber, Bolt from Soweto malls for 3 months

A compromise agreement has been reached between ride hailing drivers and taxi drivers following violence over customers in the last few days. E-hailing drivers, including Uber and Bolt, have been banned from dropping off or…

Sudan’s conflict is crippling its budding tech ecosystem

Sudan’s conflict is crippling its budding tech ecosystem

Sudan’s tech ecosystem is caught in a crossfire between militants. But operators are daring to hope. The streets of Khartoum, Sudan’s capital, now feel like a graveyard. Made quieter by the thousands of people escaping…

Unity Financial institution’s Q1 2023 outcomes elevate questions in regards to the financial institution’s monetary well being

Unity Financial institution’s Q1 2023 outcomes elevate questions in regards to the financial institution’s monetary well being

On paper, everything seems well at Unity Bank, but a worrying note from independent auditors, KPMG, on the financial health of Unity Bank should bother investors. A note from independent auditors, KPMG, has raised questions…

Sweden’s Medius to accumulate Tunisian-born Expensya for 9-figures

Sweden’s Medius to accumulate Tunisian-born Expensya for 9-figures

A source with knowledge of the deal says Medius could pay several hundred million for Expensya. Medius, the Swedish business expense management company, plans to acquire Tunisian-born but Paris-headquartered Expensya for an undisclosed sum. A…

With its share value down 55%, Tingo Group will deal with Hinderburg analysis allegations at the moment

With its share value down 55%, Tingo Group will deal with Hinderburg analysis allegations at the moment

Nigerian fintech, Tingo Group, says it will make a formal statement concerning the allegations by Hindenburg today and appoint a legal firm to manage the situation. Tingo Group, a NASDAQ-listed agri-fintech company accused of being…