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Bolt is now blocking passengers who give drivers low ratings in Nigeria
Bolt, the popular ride-hailing app, is now blocking passengers with low ratings from drivers. The company told Technext this after sharing a new...
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“I don’t have a business, so I don’t need to file tax” — That’s wrong, and it could cost you ₦100,000
A friend told me she doesn't need to file because she doesn't run a business. Thousands of Lagos residents believe this. The LIRS...
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Uber is committing $295 million to South Africa, part of its massive Go Electric expansion
The ride-hailing giant pledged at the South African Investment Conference. But there's a catch, and a licensing problem they haven't solved yet. Uber...
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Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi is dropping a 9-track EP next month
The Fulham midfielder goes by "17" in the studio, and his debut EP "More to Life" drops April 9 with features from Fido,...
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Lagos tax filing deadline pushed to April 14 after eTax portal crashes
Lagos State just bought taxpayers some breathing room. The Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) pushed back the individual income tax filing deadline from...
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MTN just launched a new network called Pi. No contracts, no call centres, all app
South Africa's second-largest mobile operator is going digital-first. And it's coming for Rain. MTN South Africa has launched Pi, a standalone digital network...
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Starlink calls Namibia’s license rejection “misleading”, asks citizens to fight back
SpaceX's satellite internet service was rejected over local ownership rules. Now it's going directly to the people. Starlink isn't going quietly. After Namibia's...
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How to file tax returns for 2025 before the March 31 deadline (and avoid penalties)
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service says everyone needs to file by March 31, 2026. Here's exactly how to file tax returns in...
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