X introduces audio and video calling features

X, formerly Twitter, now offers audio and video calling as part of its transformation into an "everything app."

Nigerian banks restrict transactions to neobanks amid rising fraud concerns

Nigerian Banks such as Fidelity and Standard Chartered have imposed transaction restrictions on neobanks like Moniepoint, Kuda, Opay, and PalmPay, citing mounting concerns over fraud.

BD Insider 204: DLM Trust temporarily halts duties as Patricia’s escrow trustee

Patricia's escrow trustee has paused its appointment. We also covered the $72.5 million tax fine imposed on MTN Nigeria.

Husk Power raises $103 Million to expand renewable energy in Africa and Asia

Cleantech firm Husk Power secures $103M to drive rural electrification, expand renewable energy services in Africa and Asia.

The Art of Technology Lagos 5.0 to explore the creative economy and a digital Lagos

Experts will gather from December 8-9 for The Art of Technology Lagos 5.0 which will focus on "Creative Economy" and "Digital Lagos"

Furex app launch sets new standards in digital asset trading

Furex app introduces innovative features designed to provide users with an unparalleled trading experience.

BD Insider 203: How startups can stay on the better side of currency devaluations

Hedging, Multiple income streams, and cost control are measures startups can adopt to weather currency devaluations.

“Misleading”, Patricia speaks on its physical operations in Nigeria

Estonia-based crypto exchange, Patricia said that it started full remote operations in 2020, contrary to allegations that it has absconded its Lagos office.

Inside Safaricom’s acquisition of M-PESA Holdings

Safaricom completes full acquisition of M-PESA Holdings, securing control of the iconic mobile money platform in Kenya.

Inside Alma Asinobi’s plan to get Africans to travel the world via Kaijego

Alma Asinobi talks about her travel motivation, experiences, Kaijego and why people should travel more.

Breaking: Kippa set to downsize workforce and cease offline payments product

Nigerian fintech startup, Kippa plans to lay off an undisclosed number of its workforce at the end of the year. This follows the discontinuation of its offline payment product, KippaPay.

BD Insider 202: Patricia seeks to swap owed funds for company shares

Patricia is still struggling to repay debts. We also covered the MoU between Syndicate Bio and the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research.