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Saturday, Dec 21

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FAAC Allocates N1.73 Trillion to Federal, State, and Local Governments for November 2024

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The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) held its meeting in December 2024, chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun.

SEC Orders Public Firms to Make Financial Statements Accessible Online

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The Securities and Exchange Commission has ordered all publicly listed companies to publish their financial statements on their official websites from January 2025.

Friday, Dec 20

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PalmPay and Jumia Launch Holiday Campaign to Reward Users

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This holiday season just got a whole lot more exciting! PalmPay, one of Africa’s leading fintech platforms, operates Nigeria’s most used mobile wallet and has teamed up with Jumia, the continent’s e-commerce giant, to launch a festive…

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3 Key Lessons from the Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity in Africa Conference

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Last month, The American Business Council, brought together cybersecurity experts, tech leaders, and industry professionals for a cybersecurity conference themed “Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity in Africa: Enhancing Information…

12

CIG Motors Partners Stanbic IBTC Bank to Facilitate Affordable Vehicle Ownership

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In a significant development for individuals looking to acquire new automobiles this season, Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has partnered with CIG Motors, the powerhouse behind popular automobile brand, GAC…

08

Why You Need a Website for Your Business in this Social Media Age

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There’s been an interesting conversation going round that since businesses could sell on social media platforms and customers are buying without fear of been duped or not getting what they ordered, why does a business still need a website?…

N47.9trn 2025 Budget Scales Second Reading at NASS

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The N47.9 trillion 2025 budget presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu scaled second reading at the National Assembly on Thursday even as lawmakers adjourned sitting till January 14, 2025, for Christmas and New Year celebrations. The…

VC Firms Invested the Most in Enterprise Software, Health and Fintech in 2024

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Highlights: The figures show that: – At $76.6bn invested to date* Enterprise Software is the industry on course to see the most investment in 2024. With a total of 2,753 investment rounds, it’s also the sector to have seen the second…

07

NERC Transfers Electricity Regulatory Responsibilities to Lagos State

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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it has transferred regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Lagos State to the newly established Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC).

Thursday, Dec 19

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Nigeria’s Mobile Subscription Base Grows to 157.3 Million, Led by MTN and Airtel

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Nigeria’s mobile subscription base reached 157.3 million in October 2024, up from 154.6 million the previous month.

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Financial Inclusion: Mukuru Secures DTMFI Licence in Zimbabwe

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Highlights: Mukuru to drive adoption of digital financial solutions with support of its extensive booth and agent network DTMFI license to amplify Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s Financial Inclusion Strategy Cost reduction benefits to be felt…

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U.S Trade with Nigeria Reached $11.2 billion in 2023

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U.S. Commercial Service Nigeria, led by Julie LeBlanc, the Commercial Counselor and Blake Murray, the Commercial Attaché, hosted over 450 Nigerian companies for the Networking with the USA (NUSA) Awards and Business Networking Event at the…

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Google Warns 2.5 Billion Gmail Users as Holiday Scams Surge by 35%

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This warning comes as the company reports an increase in suspicious email activity since mid-November, coinciding with the holiday shopping season

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Fraud in Bank Branches Surges 31% in Q2 ’24 – FITC

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Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) has reported a concerning rise in fraudulent activities among Nigerian banks, with incidents of fraud in their branches increasing by 31 percent in the second quarter of 2024. Th alarming…

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Amazon Workers to Strike During Peak Holiday Season Over Pay and Alleged Neglect

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These facilities are a small fraction of Amazon’s workforce, but their participation during the peak holiday shopping period could disrupt operations

AMS-IX Internet Exchange Traffic Grows 200% in Equinix’s Lagos Data Center

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Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world’s digital infrastructure company, has supported a growth in traffic of around 200%, increasing around 30Gbps to almost 100Gbps in just over a year since the implementation of its strategic…

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Electricity Subsidies Reach N199.64bn in December, Says NERC

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Data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, indicates that the Federal Government's electricity subsidies rose to N199.64 billion in December 2024.

Wednesday, Dec 18

23

9mobile Apologizes to Subscribers, as Data Centre Fire Disrupts Services

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9mobile has issued a statement regarding the recent service outages experienced by the subscribers, Techeconomy can report. The management of the telecommunications company led by Obafemi Banigbe, the CEO, in a statement available to…

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Tinubu: 2025 Budget Will Cut Inflation to 15%, Lower Dollar to N1,500

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President Bola Tinubu has estimated that the 2025 budget will lead to a decline in inflation from the current rate of 34.6% to 15% next year. He made this statement during his presentation of the N47.9 trillion budget proposal to a joint…

Netflix Fined €4.75 Million by Dutch Regulator Over Privacy Violations

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The DPA found that Netflix’s privacy statement during the period in question did not clearly explain how customer data was being handled, why it was being collected, and who it was being shared with

Rack Centre appoints Harold Bedu-Mensah as CFO

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Rack Centre, West Africa’s leading Carrier and Cloud neutral data centre, has announced the appointment of Harold Bedu-Mensah as Chief Financial Officer. The appointment of Bedu-Mensah becomes effective Monday, December 16, 2024. The…

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Godman Akinlabi Launches Enterprise Development Fund for Entrepreneurs

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Godman Akinlabi, author, leadership coach, international speaker, and renowned global lead pastor of The Elevation Church, officially launched the Godman Akinlabi Enterprise Development Fund on Saturday, 14th December 2024, during his 50th…

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Honda and Nissan in Potential Merger Talks – Sources

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Honda Cars and Nissan Motor are reportedly exploring a potential merger to strengthen their competitiveness against electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, especially in China. Sources suggest that this collaboration could enhance their…

Nadav Zafrir Becomes CEO at Check Point Software Technologies

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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a global leader of cyber security solutions, has announced the transition of founder Gil Shwed into the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, and the appointment of Nadav Zafrir as…

HVAC: LG Electronics Unveils Advanced HVAC Solutions

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In a significant step toward enhancing energy efficiency and air quality in commercial spaces, LG Electronics, a global pioneer in household and commercial electronics, unveiled its latest advancements in HVAC technology at the Annual LG…

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Top 5 Benefits of Using Virtual Dollar Cards in Nigeria for Online Payments

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You’ve heard of virtual dollar cards, right? Maybe you’ve even thought about getting one but aren’t sure if it’s worth it. The thing is, Naira cards simply don’t work for international transactions. If you’ve ever tried paying for…

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Senate Moves To Ban Foreign Currencies In Nigeria

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A new bill aimed at banning the use of foreign currencies, including the US Dollar and British Pound Sterling, for domestic transactions in Nigeria has passed its first reading in the Senate.

Nigerian Breweries’ Rights Issue Achieves 91.59% Subscription, SEC Clears Allotment Process

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Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced the successful completion of its Rights Issue, receiving clearance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the allotment of 20,706,894,542 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each at N26.50 per…

Tuesday, Dec 17

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Huawei Restates Commitment to Boost Nigeria’s Digital Economy

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Chris Lu, the chief executive officer, Huawei Nigeria, has expressed commitment to grow and build more infrastructure in order to support the boosting and development of the digital economy of Nigeria. Lu made this known during the launch…

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Meta Fined €251 Million Over 2018 Facebook Data Breach Affecting 29 Million Users

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While Meta quickly resolved the issue, the DPC’s investigation found gaps in how the company documented and responded to the breach under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)