Okra: Lessons from the rise and fall of Nigeria’s most promising fintech startup
The announcement of Okra, the Nigerian open banking startup once hailed as “the future of African fintech,” shutting down operations is still surreal
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Pop Culture
Who is threatening Iyabo Ojo’s family over Mohbad’s death?
Nollywood actress and activist Iyabo Ojo says her fight for justice in the mysterious death of singer Mohbad has come at a terrifying
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Nigeria rejects Trump’s bullying, says ‘we won’t accept asylum seekers’
The Nigerian government has affirmed that it will not accept the President Donald Trump administration’s proposal to force a controversial asylum deal on
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Meta threatens exit: Why WhatsApp, FB, IG may shut down in Nigeria
Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, may shut down its services in Nigeria. This comes after Nigeria’s Competition
Blackish Life
Cleopatra: 7 shocking truths you didn’t know about Egypt’s black queen who outsmarted Rome
Cleopatra VII was historically known as the last ruler of the ancient Egyptian civilisation and the woman who had a passionate romantic affair
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How to digital detox without Fear Of Missing Out – science-backed plan
As alarming as our phone addiction and unhealthy digital lifestyle are, we are not loud about how to detox regularly enough. You wake up to
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How TikTok made therapy cool and why traditional therapy is struggling to keep up
In 2025, it’s almost impossible to spend five minutes on TikTok without hearing someone casually reference “setting boundaries,” or “trauma bonds.” Tiktok therapy
Success Stories
Tunde Onakoya played chess for 64 hours straight in New York, breaks world record – all for Nigeria’s homeless kids
Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya, alongside US National master Shawn Martinez, has officially shattered the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon,
Business
Bitcoin price surge lifts Crypto market as Solana takes the lead
Bitcoin’s price surged past $86,000 on Monday, kicking off the week with a wave of gains across the crypto market. The jump came
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Canada launches free Cybersecurity Training for immigrants with job placement
Canada is opening doors for immigrants through a new cybersecurity training program that combines technical education with job placement opportunities in Calgary. The