Samuel Olomu

Nigerian fintechs contribute $18 million to new tax initiative

This tax seeks to capitalise on the increasing expansion of electronic payments, which will exceed $619.70 billion in total transactions by 2024.
Samuel Olomu
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Nigeria cracks down on unlawful digital asset platforms

The law makes it illegal to run digital asset exchanges or online foreign currency trading platforms without proper registration.
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Nigeria intends to earn $200bn through space operations

Nigeria projects annual revenue would exceed $200 billion, increasing by 18 to 20 percent each year.
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Binance challenges Nigeria’s $80B tax claims

Legal technicalities over delivery of key legal documents are at the centre of a high value court case.
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MTN Nigeria allocates 1.3 million shares to executives

The telco says its performance sharing scheme strengthens its commitment to personnel retention while encouraging collegial success.
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Nigeria partners Doballi to create pathway for tech talent

Doballi will leverage its AI-powered recruitment platform to link verified Nigerian experts with Fortune 500 firms, according to the new partnership.
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Nigeria probes TikTok, Truecaller on suspected data breaches

The regulator said it is currently looking into TikTok and True Caller in terms of data privacy.
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Mar 20, 2025

Closing the gap: Nigeria plans 1 000 new rural base stations

Working with international development partners, the country hopes to help get more citizens connected.
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Senate progresses social media legislation

The legislative body is debating moves to mandate social media companies operating in Nigeria to establish physical offices in country.
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Nigeria outlines ‘groundbreaking’ digital literacy programme

A government-backed initiative, which aims to increase citizen awareness of misinformation and improve civic engagement, is being launched.
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Mar 17, 2025

Nigeria to deploy 90 000km fibre in Q4 25

With a date set, the country hopes to increase internet penetration and connect millions of previously unserved or underserved users.
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Mar 14, 2025

Court restricts consumer body over MultiChoice Nigeria price hikes

Following MultiChoice's price hike, the watchdog pointed out concerns about fairness, market abuse, and anti-competitive behaviour.
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Mar 12, 2025

Fintech Moniepoint broadens Women in Tech initiative

By expanding the program, Moniepoint hopes to foster gender inclusion and drive innovation in Africa's tech ecosystem.