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Morocco earthquake kills more than 2,000 people
MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco, sending people racing from their beds into the streets and toppling buildings in ...Top Fintech Companies Thriving in Kenya’s Booming Financial Landscape in 2023
As of 2023, Kenya’s fintech companies has experienced significant growth, with numerous companies offering a wide range of financial products and services. ...Top 10 Fintech Companies Revolutionizing Nigeria’s Financial Sector
Discover how Nigeria’s booming economy and large population have led to a surge in fintech companies. These innovative firms are using technology ...Top 10 Digital Payment Platforms Used in Nigeria
The world of finance and transactions has evolved significantly over the past few years, especially with the increased prevalence of digital payments. ...The Impact of Climate Change on Food Security in Africa
Climate change is an issue that affects everyone, but it has a particularly significant impact on food security in Africa. As extreme ...KYC: What You Need to Know about the Important Identity Verification Process
KYC, or Know Your Customer, is a term used in the financial industry to refer to the process of verifying the identity ...Ranking the Top 10 Market Leaders in the African Fintech Landscape
Fintech, a portmanteau of “financial technology“, has taken the world by storm, revolutionizing traditional financial and banking industries by integrating cutting-edge technology. ...Unveiling the Top 7 African Women In Fintech Transforming the Landscape
The global financial technology (fintech) sector has been witnessing a paradigm shift, and a significant part of this transformation can be attributed ...Elephants escape from park in Uganda, kill 2 people
A group of elephants have escaped from a park in Uganda and killed two people before destroying crops. According to police, the ...NLC vows to shut down country over rumored hike of fuel prices
NLC threatens indefinite strike. Should Nigerians expect another hike soon with petrol prices being driven by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates? Nigeria ...Nigeria’s Super Falcons Bow Out of Women’s World Cup Following Penalty Defeat to England
The ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand has witnessed a plethora of exhilarating moments, each more captivating ...TikTok App Suspended by the Government in Senegal
In a significant move that has stunned the social media landscape in Senegal, the government has suspended the popular TikTok app until ...GlaxoSmithKline Nigeria Announces Plan to Stop Operations, To Return Shareholders Capital
GlaxoSmithKline Nigeria Plc, a major player in the pharmaceutical industry, has recently declared its intention to cease operations, shifting to a third-party ...Former Cote d’Ivoire President Bedie Dies at 88
Henri Konan Bedie, the esteemed former president of Cote d’Ivoire, has passed away, as confirmed by a close family member. A pivotal ...NMA Declares 3-Days Indefinite Strike As They Mourn the Loss of Dr Vwaere Diaso
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State Chapter, has directed all doctors working in three government hospitals on Lagos Island to commence ...President Bola Tinubu Forwards a Fresh List of 19 Ministerial Nominees for Senate Confirmation
In an unprecedented move, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday forwarded a fresh list of 19 ministerial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, ...NLC Strike Escalates: Angry Protesters Pull Down Gate of National Assembly Complex in Abuja
The escalating tensions surrounding the NLC Strike in Nigeria reached a boiling point yesterday when angry protesters pulled down the gate of ...Government Halts WorldCoin Activities in Kenya Amid Security and Legality Concerns
In a recent development in the realm of cryptocurrency, the Kenyan government has decided to suspend all operations associated with the WorldCoin ...Uganda’s Minister for ICT and National Guidance Chris Baryomunsi Announces a Historic 50% Reduction in ...
The digital landscape in Uganda has experienced a historic milestone as the Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, announced a ...Doctor Tragically Dies in Elevator Accident at General Hospital Odan in Lagos Island
On Wednesday night, an unfortunate event unfolded at General Hospital Odan, located in the heart of Lagos Island, Nigeria. A dedicated young ...