Chaos in Ogun: Police Declare Portable Wanted After Brutal Attack on State Officials!

Chaos in Ogun: Police Declare Portable Wanted After Brutal Attack on State Officials! The Ogun State Police Command has declared Nigerian musician Habeeb Olalomi, also known as Portable, wanted for allegedly leading a violent attack on officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. The violent confrontation took place during an … Read more

“Help Me, I’m Tired of Begging” – Halima Abubakar Cries Out

“Help Me, I’m Tired of Begging” – Halima Abubakar Cries Out for Help Amid Health and Financial Struggles Popular Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has made a heartfelt and emotional plea for help after going through severe health struggles and financial hardship. In a recent Instagram Live session, she opened up about her suffering, expressing how … Read more

Opay Sets Up New Kano Office in Yahaya Gusau

  Starting on the 13th of January, 2025, Opay has announced that it will be opening a new office in Kano state.  The location of this office will be on Yahaya Gusau Road, By NNDC Quarters, Opposite Kano State Polytechnic, Gadon Kaya, Kano state This new office is to help Opay further provide it’s services … Read more

MTN’s MoMo Set to Compete with OPay, Moniepoint, and Others in POS

MTN Nigeria is focusing on enhancing digital payment in Nigeria with a two new applications of payment licenses for its fintech MoMo from the central bank of Nigeria. The telecommunication company has submitted an applications for Payment Service Solutions Provider (PSSP) License and Payment Terminal Service Provider (PTSP) License for its Fintech Arm known as … Read more

South African Government Plans to Create Unique Identities for Citizens

Just like NIMC’s National Identification Number (NIN) in Nigeria, the South African government is currently working on unique digital identity numbers for citizens. The government plans to create unique identities for its citizens and issue instant visas as it digitises its economy. The South African’s Digital Identity Numbers (DIN)’s task is imposed as responsibilities of … Read more

How to Convert Data to Cash on OPAY

Converting Unused Data to Cash on the OPAY app is impossible because the fintech app doesn’t have a Recharge2Cash feature or any similar functionality. In fact, OPay app cannot be used to convert airtime to cash. To convert your data to cash, look for someone who’s interested in buying your data, transfer the data to … Read more

Binance Expands Crypto Access via Mobile Money in West and Central Africa

The Binance’s crypto infrastructure which the company integrated into mobile money in west and central Africa is allowing crypto investors and traders in the regions to buy digital assets directly through their mobile money wallets or platforms. Supported countries includes Benin, Togo, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Senegal, and Ivory Coast. Meanwhile, we can … Read more

Why Fintechs Are Leveraging AI for More Efficient Financial Operations​

Yes, many fintech companies and startups in Nigeria are leveraging the advantages of artificial intelligence (AI) for more efficient financial operations because the innovative technology is transforming the finance industry by enhancing personalized banking services, improving fraud detection and prevention, automating customer service, scoring creditworthiness and loan approvals and more. 1. AI helps in fraud … Read more

Meta cut Jobs at WhatsApp and Instagram

Although, the reason behind the layoffs wasn’t disclosed and the amount of employees affected wasn’t also disclosed. Mets refused to reply to comment at press time. However, another report that surfaced shows that Meta cut another 24 jobs in it Los Angeles office due to staffs using their US$25 credits, meant for daily meal, for … Read more