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Truecaller Enhances Spam-Blocking AI, Targets Premium Subscribers with ‘Max’ Update

Truecaller, the popular caller ID app, has significantly enhanced its spam-call-blocking capabilities. It now blocks between 38 and 40 billion spam calls annually...

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Telegram Raises $330 Million Through Bond Sales, Eyes Profitability and Potential IPO

Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov announced today on his channel that the company successfully raised $330 million in investment through bond sales...

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14 Nations Enforce TikTok Bans, USA Decision Pending Over Data Security Concerns

The crux of the matter lies in the implementation of China’s Data Security Law in 2017, mandating companies to surrender personal data relevant...

Network restoration may take up to five weeks - MainOne
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Network restoration may take up to five weeks – MainOne

MainOne, an Equinix company leading in the West African data center and network connectivity provider has announced that network restoration may take up...

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Interswitch Ventures into Nigeria’s Telecom Sector with MVNO License

Payments leader Interswitch is making a strategic move into Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. The company, known for its Verve debit cards, acquired a Tier...

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Telegram Eyes Profitability and Public Offering After User Boom

The popular messaging app Telegram is nearing financial independence and setting sights on a future initial public offering (IPO). In a recent Financial...

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LemFi Appoints Allen Qu as VP of Growth to Lead Expansion into Chinese Market

LemFi, a fintech firm specializing in international payment solutions, has appointed Allen Qu as Vice President of Growth to spearhead its expansion into...

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Flutterwave Shuts Down Barter to Focus on Enterprise, Remittance

African fintech giant Flutterwave is discontinuing its consumer virtual card service, Barter, to prioritise its enterprise and remittance business segments. Over the past...

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Telegram Unveils Business Account Option, Enhances Connectivity for Small Businesses

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, announced on Wednesday a new offering for users of the popular chat app: the ability to convert...

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CBN Requires Monthly Financial Returns from Microfinance, Mortgage and Development Banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed Microfinance Banks (MFBs), Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs), and Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) to submit their...

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Cascador Launches 2024 Accelerator Program for Mid-Stage African Entrepreneurs

Cascador, an accelerator program supporting mid-stage African entrepreneurs, has opened applications for 2024 with a focus on business growth and leadership development. This...

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Fintech Startup Brass Furloughs Employees Amid Economic Challenges

Fintech startup Brass has announced its decision to furlough an undisclosed number of its employees temporarily due to prevailing economic challenges. CEO Sola...