The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has said that although the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System has transformed Nigeria’s elections, poor telecommunications connectivity remains the …
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Bitcoin ATMs Appear in Nairobi Malls as Kenya’s New Crypto Law Takes Effect
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminBitcoin ATMs have started appearing in major shopping malls across Nairobi, days after Kenya’s new law on virtual assets became active. The bright orange machines, branded “Bankless Bitcoin,” were seen …
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Nigeria’s Telecom Sector Cuts 383 Jobs Amid Rising Costs and Falling Subscribers
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminNigeria’s telecommunications industry reduced 383 jobs between 2023 and 2024 as operators grappled with soaring operating costs, declining subscriber numbers, and persistent regulatory pressures, according to the Year-End Performance Reports …
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Genesis Energy Solar Project Saves Katsina ₦3bn Yearly, Powers Hospital 24/7
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminA clean-energy firm, Genesis Energy Group, says its solar power project in Katsina State has helped the state save more than ₦3 billion every year in energy costs while ensuring …
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MTN Uganda Raises Second Interim Dividend by 40%, Signals Confidence in Growth
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminMTN Uganda Limited has declared a second interim dividend of Shs 10.5 per share, marking a 40 percent increase from the previous payment. The company said the move was supported …
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Coronation Insurance CEO calls for responsible AI adoption in Africa’s insurance industry
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Coronation Insurance Plc, Mr Olamide Olajolo, has called for responsible and disciplined adoption of artificial intelligence in Africa’s insurance industry to ensure …
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FastClaim Unveils AI Platform to Revolutionise Nigeria’s Motor Insurance Claims
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FastClaim Solutions Limited, Uche Okugo, has announced that the company’s new AI-powered platform is designed to automate, simplify, and speed up the process …
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Ogun Tax Chief Orders Strict Cybersecurity
The Executive Chairman of the Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS), Olugbenga Olaleye, has directed all directors, zonal controllers, tax office managers, and heads of units to ensure strict compliance …
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Leadway Pensure’s Pension Assets Rise to N1.35tn, Up 23.45% in Six Months
Pension Fund Administrator Leadway Pensure has announced a strong financial performance for the first half of 2025, with its Assets Under Management (AUM) rising to N1.35 trillion as of the …
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FG Grants ₦200m to 14 Women Engineers to Boost Innovation in Key Sectors
The Federal Government has awarded ₦200 million in grants to 14 outstanding women engineers to help them scale up innovative solutions aimed at addressing some of Nigeria’s most critical development …