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Flutterwave, Africa’s leading fintech company, has joined forces with payment processing specialist Acquired.com to enhance the efficiency and security of money transfers through their Send App.
ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, might opt to close down the popular app instead of selling it if efforts to prevent a U.S. ban fail. The company values TikTok’s unique algorithms crucial to its operations, making a sale unlikely.
Discover how Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) are shaking up Nigeria’s telecom sector, offering cheaper services and targeting underserved communities. Despite challenges, they bring potential for economic growth and improved connectivity, but careful planning is essential to ensure their success.
MTN’s Mobile Money platform is joining forces with PayShap in a groundbreaking partnership to offer instant payments, bridging the gap for the unbanked population. With Investec and Electrum on board, this collaboration promises to revolutionize digital finance accessibility in South Africa.
Elon Musk predicts that humanoid robots could hit the market by next year, offering solutions for labor shortages and dull tasks in various industries. With companies like Tesla and Figure advancing in the field, the era of robots assisting in factories and beyond seems closer than ever.
Google swiftly introduces Android Auto 11.8, signaling a shift away from prolonged beta testing. This update, released shortly after version 11.7, prioritizes performance enhancements, bug fixes, and a notable addition: support for phone icons and wallpapers on the Android Auto screen. Addressing a persistent voice command issue in WhatsApp, Google ensures a smoother user experience. Accessible via the Google Play Store or direct download, Android Auto 11.8 promises to streamline the in-car digital experience.
Alphabet-owned Google has confirmed layoffs as part of its cost-saving measures, with affected employees offered internal roles. The move follows a trend of job cuts in the tech industry, signaling ongoing economic challenges.
Experts met in Washington DC to talk about how Nigeria can get more money from people abroad. They want to make it cheaper for them to send money home and change some rules. Nigeria gets about $20.5 billion each year from these transfers. The new rules aim to make it easier and encourage more money to come in.
Pavel Durov predicts Telegram will surpass one billion monthly users soon, citing its rapid growth akin to a “forest fire.” With 900 million already, it remains committed to neutrality amid governmental pressures. Talks of a U.S. listing circulate as its influence expands, notably in conflict zones. Durov’s journey from Russia underscores his dedication to platform independence.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery, led by Chairman Alhaji Aliko Dangote, slashes diesel price to N1000 per litre from N1200, aiming to tackle Nigeria’s inflation woes. With diesel prices soaring over 50.20% year-on-year, the move signals a proactive effort to ease financial burdens on consumers and businesses.