“Deadpool & Wolverine” surpasses N700m at Nigerian Box Office
The Hollywood blockbuster “Deadpool & Wolverine” has reached a significant milestone in Nigeria, crossing the N700 million mark after over two months…
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Cyberattack targets Russian state media on Putin’s birthday
Russian state media company VGTRK, which oversees the country’s primary national TV stations, fell victim to a significant cyberattack on Monday, allegedly…
Fintechs drive $138m funding for African startups in September – Report
African startups in September announced a total of $138 million in funding, which included equity, debt, and grants. This is according to…
Ivory Coast seizes 33 trucks transporting smuggled cocoa beans
Ivory Coast’s Coffee and Cocoa Council has seized 33 trucks transporting approximately 1,100 tonnes of smuggled cocoa beans across the border from…
Spotify raises premium subscription prices by over 40%
Online audio streaming platform Spotify has announced a significant price increase for its Premium subscribers, raising fees by more than 40%. Starting…
Criminal networks use Telegram for illegal activities – UN
Criminal networks from Southeast Asia are extensively utilizing the messaging app Telegram, fundamentally changing the landscape of organized crime, according to a…
FG seeks 30% advance payment from NLNG for Bodo-Bonny road
The Federal Government has proposed a 30% advance payment from Nigeria LNG to expedite the Bodo-Bonny road project in Rivers State. This…
Indian authorities investigate WazirX over $235m crypto heist
India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, WazirX, is under investigation by Indian authorities in connection with a significant hack that resulted in the loss…
Seplat Energy gains 20% as bullish momentum returns in October
Seplat Energy’s stock experienced a remarkable gain of over 20% in the first week of October, buoyed by renewed bullish momentum that…
NNPC dividends to FG drop from $11.9bn to $1.83bn – Report
Dividends from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to the federation account have sharply declined from $11.9 billion to $1. 83 billion…
FG’s deep-water investment plan faces mixed reactions amid $82bn exodus
In a bid to revitalise the struggling oil and gas sector, the federal government has approved a comprehensive tax relief package aimed…
PoS transactions reach N6.23tn in July 2024 – Report
Point of Sale transactions in Nigeria totaled N6.23 trillion from January to July 2024, according to data from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement…