The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) plans to issue payment licences to fintech startups soon, an important softening of an earlier stance that will open up East Africa’s largest payments market. Flutterwave and Chipper Cash are two fintech companies hoping to be granted those licences. CBK governor Kamau Thugge said the regulator is working around … Read more
Three days after it first announced its decision to exit Nigeria, Kimberly-Clark, the American multinational that manufactures Huggies diapers, has begun the process of shutting down its operations in Africa’s most populous country after laying off nearly 90% of its employees, one person with direct knowledge of the matter said. At a company-wide meeting last … Read more
Who Is Saida Boj? Sarah Idaji Ojone, born September 4, 2001, is a Nigeria rising content creator and social media personality. She hails from Kogi State Nigeria and goes by the stage moniker Saida Boj. She has been making waves for her interesting and captivating conversation. Some of her conversations, however, have not sat well … Read more
Lena the Plug, whose real name is Lena Nersesian, is a social media personality, adult content creator, and former nurse. Born on July 9, 1991, in California, USA, she has captivated the attention of millions with her enigmatic online presence and controversial content. Profile summary Full name Lena Nersesian Gender Female Nickname Lena The Plug … Read more
Ferdinand Berthier: Unveiling the Life and Legacy of a French Deaf Educator Ferdinand Berthier was a deaf French educator and political organizer who was born on September 30, 1803, and died on July 12, 1886. He is considered one of the earliest champions of deaf identity and culture and is known for his advocacy of … Read more
Who Is Ftarget? The internet has been entertaining over the last few decades. People and various misconceptions have been the focal point of these entertainments. Recently, Ftarget has been the one to make waves on the net, but who is he? Ftarget is a Nigerian-born artist and performer. His original name is Kingsley Ugwoke Chukwujekwu and he hails … Read more
Lending is a tough nut to crack, and Nigeria’s biggest banks, valued at trillions of naira, know this too well. Only 6.2% of Nigeria’s adult population had access to loans in 2019, a measure of how much banks avoid retail lending. Lending to small businesses is the same story; banks avoid it like a plague. … Read more
Who is Acyn Torabi? Acyn Torabi, a renowned American influencer and social media personality, has garnered significant attention on Twitter with his self-titled account, @acyn, boasting over 334k followers. Since joining the platform in October 2008, Acyn has made approximately 127k tweets, showcasing his political views and engaging with various issues. His Twitter presence has … Read more
Who is Eugenio Pallisco? Eugenio Pallisco is a renowned business leader, entrepreneur, and community advocate in Michigan. With a career spanning over three decades, Pallisco has made a lasting impact on the state’s business landscape and has been a driving force for positive change in his community. Early Life and Education Pallisco was born and … Read more
Alex Sosnowski is a highly respected and experienced meteorologist, known for his accurate weather forecasts and in-depth analysis of weather patterns. With over three decades of experience in the field, Sosnowski has become a household name, particularly in the United States, where he has worked with several prominent weather organizations. Early Life and Education Sosnowski … Read more