The Man Called Tayo Amusan
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The Man Called Tayo Amusan

August 21, 2024
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Tayo Amusan is currently Chairman and Managing Director of Persianas Nigeria Limited. A company incorporated in 1990 to develop luxury residential, retail, entertainment and hospitality centres as well as commercial developments in Nigeria. In addition to his various business interests, Amusan also serves on boards of several companies, including Garages

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NIBSS Joins Zone’s Blockchain Payment Network
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NIBSS Joins Zone’s Blockchain Payment Network

August 20, 2024
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NIBSS joins Zone’s blockchain payment network to include PoS standardization functions on the blockchain. This is expected to improve interoperability across the PoS payment value chain. It will also mean NIBSS, a central switch in Nigeria, will become a part of the Zone payment blockchain network. This comes after Zone

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Brand Market Research: Meaning & How to Do it Like Experts
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Brand Market Research: Meaning & How to Do it Like Experts

August 20, 2024
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Have you ever wondered why a few brands succeed in Africa and others don’t? The solution lies on how your brand is perceived in the market. And that’s where brand market research comes in. Think of brand market research as a communication you have with your audience. It is about listening

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22 Best Marketing Newsletters for Startups in Africa
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22 Best Marketing Newsletters for Startups in Africa

August 20, 2024
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You’re spoiled for choice on which of the best newsletters to subscribe to since you began your startup. While having a variety of options can be advantageous, it can also lead to a dilemma of indecision. The sheer number of newsletters available can overwhelm you, making it challenging to determine

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Android New Theft Detection Lock Rolled Out
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Android New Theft Detection Lock Rolled Out

August 20, 2024
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Android phones are about to get the new theft detection lock that can keep personal information safe.  Recall in May of this year, Google teased a new Theft Detection Lock tool for Android phones.  Android New Theft Detection Lock Finally Rolled Out on Androids The feature would sense a device’s motion —

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Nigeria to Introduce New Tax Laws Regulating Cryptocurrency by September 2024
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Nigeria to Introduce New Tax Laws Regulating Cryptocurrency by September 2024

August 20, 2024
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Nigeria to introduce new tax laws regulating cryptocurrency including regulations for the Nigerian crypto industry, by September 2024. The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, announced this while speaking at the FIRS 2024 Stakeholders Engagement with the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Finance.

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Nigeria Targets Data Capture for Farmers
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Nigeria Targets Data Capture for Farmers

August 20, 2024
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Nigeria targets data capture for farmers after disclosing plans to launch app. This is a collaborative initiative between the ministry of agriculture and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for Nigerian farmers. This project aims to enhance the distribution of agricultural inputs and provide targeted support to farmers. During the

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MTN Group Records $414.7 Million Loss, its First Loss in 8 Years
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MTN Group Records $414.7 Million Loss, its First Loss in 8 Years

August 19, 2024
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The South African-owned multinational corporation and mobile telecom provider, MTN Group records $414.7 million loss, its first loss in 8 years.  The group announced a loss of R7.39 billion ($414.7 million) for the six months ending in June 2024, a stark contrast to the R4.14 billion ($232.3 million) profit recorded

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MTN Nigeria Secures a License to Generate Electricity in Lagos
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MTN Nigeria Secures a License to Generate Electricity in Lagos

August 19, 2024
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MTN Nigeria secures a license to generate electricity in Lagos. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has granted MTN a permit to generate 15.94 megawatts (MW) of electricity across four captive power plants in Lagos State.  Per a statement by NERC, this license is part of a broader initiative that

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Nigeria’s Waza Raises $8 Million to Expand and Launch New Trade Finance Solutions
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Nigeria’s Waza Raises $8 Million to Expand and Launch New Trade Finance Solutions

August 19, 2024
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The Y Combinator-backed B2B payment and liquidity provider for emerging market businesses, Waza raises $8 million to expand and launch new trade finance solutions. The funding consists of a $3 million seed equity round from investors such as Y Combinator, Byld Ventures, Norrsken Africa, Heirloom VC, Plug and Play Tech

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