M-KOPA sued over alleged discrimination against African staff
One of Africa’s leading fintech firms, M-KOPA, is at the centre of a legal storm following allegations that it sidelined African employees…
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FG considers removal of 7% import surcharge
The Federal Government is considering scrapping the 7 per cent import surcharge, a move aimed at reducing import costs and boosting trade…
Google adds seamless account switching to Chrome on iOS
Google has announced a new update to its Chrome browser on iOS, allowing users to easily switch between work and personal Google…
Brazil acknowledges US trade deal may fail
Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said Monday that negotiations with the United States over looming trade tariffs remain ongoing, but acknowledged that…
Figma targets $16.4bn valuation in NYSE debut
Figma is seeking a fully diluted valuation of up to $16.4 billion in its initial public offering, as the collaborative design software…
BitGo files confidentially for US IPO amid crypto market resurgence
A leading provider of trust and security services for digital assets, BitGo, announced on Monday that it has confidentially filed for an…
Microsoft partners France to create digital replica of Notre-Dame Cathedral
United States tech giant Microsoft has announced a partnership with the French government to develop a digital twin of the iconic Notre-Dame…
China denies link to cyberespionage group accused of targeting Singapore
The Chinese embassy in Singapore has strongly denied allegations that a cyberespionage group accused of attacking the city-state’s critical infrastructure is linked…
Flexjet raises $800m in private jet funding led by LVMH-backed firm
The world’s second-largest private jet operator, Flexjet, has raised $800 million in a landmark funding round led by L Catterton, a private…
Enugu slashes Band A electricity tariff to N160 per unit
The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission has announced a reduction in electricity tariffs for Band A customers, slashing the rate from N209…
Stock investors gain N3.4tn in shortened trading week
The Nigerian stock market maintained its bullish momentum last week, with investors gaining a total of N3.4 trillion despite a shortened trading…
Equity firm Blackstone pulls out of TikTok US deal
Private equity giant Blackstone has withdrawn from a consortium bidding to acquire TikTok’s United States operations, Reuters reported. The move marks the…