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New report hails Nigeria for leading Africa in Venture Capital Investments

New report hails Nigeria for leading Africa in Venture Capital Investments

Finance /

    Nigeria has emerged tops in venture capital investments for the year 2022, a new report by the Africa Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, has revealed. In its annual report, titled “2022 AVCA Venture Capital in Africa Report”, the continental body said that Nigeria outperformed other countries that made the list to account […]

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“Encourage local manufacturers to bridge metering gap,” Group to FG

“Encourage local manufacturers to bridge metering gap,” Group to FG

Energy /

  The Electricity Meters Manufacturing Company Ltd. (MEMMCOL), has called on the Federal Government to increase its support and encouragement to indigenous meter manufacturers to bridge the nation’s metering gap. The Chairman, MEMMCOL, Kola Balogun, made the appeal at the graduation ceremony of 10 youths on a five-week Printed Circuit Board (PCB) training course in

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CONSUMER HEALTH: CloudClinic brings telemedicine to Lagosians

CONSUMER HEALTH: CloudClinic brings fresh telemedicine experience to Lagosians

Health Care /

  CloudClinic Limited (CCL), a digital healthcare service company, has launched its cloud-based healthcare solution called CloudClinic, to facilitate virtual consultation between patients and licenced medical practitioners. The platform makes it possible for anyone to access affordable health care from the comfort of their homes, offices or on the go with the aid of their

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TRULY AFRICAN! How Yellow Card became African business expansion enabler

TRULY AFRICAN! How Yellow Card became African business expansion enabler

Finance, Gaming and Betting /

  Yellow Card, the largest Pan-African cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the launch of its new Payments API. This new product will enable businesses to on-and-off-ramp customers through Yellow Card’s crypto rails. Being the largest cryptocurrency exchange on the African continent, Yellow Card allows businesses instant access to its collection and disbursement rails in 16 African

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BEDC raises concerns over energy theft by electricity consumers

BEDC raises concerns over energy theft by electricity consumers

Energy /

  The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Benin Electricity Distribution Company Plc (BEDC), Deolu Ijose, has raised alarm about the incessant energy theft by consumers in Edo, Delta, Ondo, Ekiti The BEDC boss disclosed this while commemorating his assumption of office as the new helmsman of BEDC in Benin City, Edo State. Ijose said the company

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IMPACTFUL! Snapplify brings digital education to West Africa

IMPACTFUL! Snapplify brings digital education to West Africa

Education /

  As part of its commitment to increase access to digital education, leading global edtech company, Snapplify has concluded plans to invest heavily in West African education. The company, established in South Africa in 2012, has already had hundreds of registrations by educational institutions in the region. ‘Schools and tertiary institutions are looking for high-quality

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SALUTARY! New NCAA amendment to refund passengers for cancelled flight

SALUTARY! New NCAA amendment to refund passengers for cancelled flight

Finance /

    In a move to further strengthen consumer satisfaction, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has assured the public that the ongoing amendment of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs) 2015 guarantees full refunds to passengers in case of delayed or cancelled flights. The Director-General of the NCAA, Captain Musa Nuhu disclosed this during

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CONSUMER HEALTH! “Dispose of Norvasc tablets immediately” – Health Ministry alerts pharmacies

CONSUMER HEALTH! “Dispose of Norvasc tablets immediately” – Health Ministry alerts pharmacies

Health Care /

  The Edo State ministry of health has alerted residents in the state about the sale and use of Norvasc® 5mg tablets, cautioning drug dealers to get rid of the tablets immediately. Produced by United States-based drug developer Viatris Inc., Norvasc® 5mg tablets earned the ban, following the discovery of iron wires in samples taken

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