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BD Insider, Letter 123

Letter 123 of BD Insider covers the additional 5% telecoms tax in Nigeria, CBK's cease and desist order regarding Flutterwave and Chipper Cash.

Bank of Ghana conducts a review of Flutterwave’s operations

The Bank of Ghana is reviewing the activities of Flutterwave in the country as part of its continuous surveillance of the financial system.

How did Flutterwave and Chipper Cash expand to Kenya without licenses?

Flutterwave and Chipper Cash expanded into Kenya via partnerships with licensed companies.

Nigeria Startup Bill awaits Presidential assent following legislative approval

The Nigeria Startup Bill has passed third reading at the House of Representatives today (July 27, 2022).

Why Telkom is suing South Africa’s President Ramaphosa

Telkom has sued President Cyril Ramaphosa to halt a probe into the company's dealings in its African operations dating back to 2006.

Meet the Africans in the YouTube Music Foundry Class of 2022

YouTube Music has selected Joeboy and Black Sherif for the Foundry Class of 2022

Takeaways from Kippa’s Nigeria MSME Report 2022

Kippa, a Nigerian fintech startup has released a 2022 report on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria.

Why Amazon might end contract with its African HQ developers

Amazon has warned that further postponement of its HQ construction could result in the termination of its agreements signed with Lesbeek Leisure Properties.

BD Insider, Letter 122: CBN’s stance on buying dollars

Letter 122 covers CBN's stance on buying dollars in Nigeria, the Lagos smart residency identification card, and the Nigeria Startup Bill.

FrontEnd Ventures to back Kenyan founders with its $5 million VC fund

FrontEnd Ventures, a Kenya-focused venture capital fund has closed its initial $1 million VC fund to provide funding for early-stage founders in the East African country.

Bizao secures €8 million series A for pan-African expansion

Bizao has secured €8 million series A funding to accelerate its expansion across the continent

Smart residency identification card introduced in Lagos

The Lagos State Government has launched an upgraded smart and multi-purpose resident identification card.