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INEC confirms insider accessed voter database without authorisation, denies external hack
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed unauthorised access to and the release of information from its…
ChatGPT becomes the fastest app in history to surpass 1 billion monthly users
OpenAI’s ChatGPT has surpassed 1 billion global monthly active users, making it the fastest application in history to…
Ecobank raises $450M Nature Bond across 24 African markets, but Nigeria is not on the list
Ecobank Group has launched the world’s first ICMA commercial bank-issued Nature Bond on the London Stock Exchange, raising…
Chowdeck rolls out new vendor verification system after onboarding concerns
Chowdeck has rolled out a new Vendor Badges system and strengthened its vendor verification process following an investigation…
Flutterwave promotes 25% of workforce, expands employee benefits as it celebrates 10 years
African payments company Flutterwave has launched a global employee support programme that includes promotions, cost-of-living adjustments and one-time…
Bolt to block/report users who deliver hard drugs, weapons and illegal substances through its platform
Ride-hailing company, Bolt has warned users not to send drugs, weapons and other illegal goods and items through…
NIMC alerts Nigerians to fake NIN correction portal scam
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has warned Nigerians against a fake online portal claiming to offer free…
Nigeria’s new payment infrastructure hits 153,000 transactions in pilot phase
Nigeria’s National Payment Stack (NPS) processed 153,000 transactions during its pilot phase, moving closer to a full rollout.…
XtraTime: ALTON says FCCPC has suspended digital lending rules on telcos
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has reportedly suspended the digital lending rules that led mobile…
Supreme Court sanctions Unity-Providus Bank merger, ending legal battle
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has sanctioned the merger of Unity Bank and Providus Bank, ending the legal…
