Blockchain.com is betting big on Africa’s emerging crypto landscape, with plans to establish its first physical office in Nigeria during the second quarter of this year. The UK-based exchange sees the continent’s regulatory momentum as a green light for expansion. The move signals growing confidence in African markets, particularly Nigeria, which the company describes as its “fastest-growing market” in West Africa. But this isn’t just about Nigeria – Blockchain.com is eyeing broader expansion across Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa as governments begin crafting clearer crypto rules. “Nigeria has taken meaningful steps toward creating a clear framework for crypto,” says Owenize…
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In a bid to shift from a traditional online marketplace to a logistics and fulfillment one, Jumia has started offering third-party logistics services through Jumia Delivery. In Nigeria, social media sellers, informal sells, and informal merchants can now access Jumia’s logistics infrastructure services to transport packages all over the country. These services include the company’s delivery vehicles, warehouses, and even 494 pickup stations. However, expansion into Kenya, Ghana, and Senegal is still subject to regulatory approvals. As said by Jumia’s CEO Francis Dufay, ‘We are now looking at informal merchants’ local social commerce businesses not as competitors but as potential…
As a Nigerian resident using WhatsApp on a daily basis, this information would definitely interest you. As it turns out, the FCCPC (Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission) in Nigeria imposed a hefty fine of approximately $220 million on WhatsApp for allegedly abusing and exploiting the data apprehension of their users. A tribunal has recently supported the fine on the grounds WhatsApp or Meta parent company at times inadvertently adopted exploitative data capturing techniques that could have hurt Nigerians. Nonetheless, WhatsApp seems far from backing down. They issued a statement claiming that they have already moved to stay the order…
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The National Examination Council (NECO) conducts examinations for students in Nigeria, and checking your result after the exam is crucial. If you’ve taken a NECO exam and want to check your results, follow this simple guide. Step 1: Get Your NECO Token Before you can check your result online, you need a NECO result-checking token. You can purchase this from the NECO website or an accredited vendor. Visit the official NECO results portal: results.neco.gov.ng Navigate to the “Results” section Click on “Purchase Token” and follow the instructions to buy your token Ensure you have your credit card or bank details…
What does the future hold for cryptocurrency in Nigeria? As digital assets continue to reshape the global financial landscape, Nigeria is now stepping up to address the growing need for regulation in this rapidly evolving sector. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) recently unveiled an ambitious Executive Bill that not only seeks to reform the country’s tax administration but also aims to introduce clear guidelines for cryptocurrency regulation. Nigeria’s Growing Interest in Cryptocurrency Nigeria has been a hotspot for cryptocurrency adoption, with a large portion of the population engaging in digital asset transactions. The appeal of cryptocurrencies in Nigeria is…
Ever felt the frustration of waiting for a website to load? It’s like watching paint dry, right? Well, I recently had that experience with a website I manage. No matter what I did, it just wasn’t loading as fast as I wanted it to. But guess what? I found a couple of easy fixes that made all the difference. So, here’s the deal. I noticed that GTmetrix kept flagging this thing called “initial server response time.” Basically, it means the website’s taking too long to even start loading. Not good. After a bit of digging, I discovered two things that…