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MTN Wins ₦1 Billion Copyright Battle in Lagos
A Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a ₦1 billion copyright and breach-of-confidence suit against MTN Nigeria,…
Palantir Co-Founder Invests in Nigeria Based Drone Maker Terrahaptix
Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale and a heavy-hitting roster of VCs are backing Terrahaptix, an Abuja-based startup scaling drone…
Nigeria to Mandate Near-Instant Refunds for Failed Recharges
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) are finalizing a new regulatory framework…
Africa Fintech NALA Debuts Stablecoin-Backed USD Global Accounts
NALA, the African-led fintech focused on payments to emerging markets, is launching USD Global Accounts. The move aims…
Uganda Communications Minister Downplays Former Twitter CEO’s Messaging App BITchat
Uganda’s top communications regulator is downplaying the hype around BITchat, an alternative messaging app being championed by opposition…
US Officially Imposes 1% Remittance Tax To African Countries
On January 1, 2026, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) officially introduced a federal 1% excise tax…
Flutterwave Acquires Open Banking Startup Mono
Flutterwave, Africa’s most valuable fintech firm, has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock deal valued…
Bank of Ghana Updates Regulatory Guidelines On International Money Transfers
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) just dropped a massive regulatory update for International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs), aiming…
Multichoice Group Has Lost 2.8 Million Subscribers In Last Two Years
MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv, is weathering a brutal storm. The broadcaster has lost 2.8 million subscribers…
Starlink Disables All Terminals in Uganda Amid Regulatory Crackdown
SpaceX-owned Starlink has officially disabled all satellite internet terminals in Uganda as of Jan. 1, 2026, bowing to…