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Namibia is stepping into the future of finance with bold plans to adopt blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to bridge its $78 billion financial access gap. The move, spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Namibia, is designed to expand financial inclusion for millions of citizens who remain cut off from essential banking and credit services. …

Influencers and Freelancers in Nigeria Must Now Pay Tax on Dollar Earnings Remote workers, freelancers, and social media influencers in Nigeria will now be required to pay tax on their earnings, including money made from foreign clients. This follows the signing of a new law by President Bola Tinubu, which aims to close loopholes in the country’s tax system. The …

Iyabo Ojo Targets Lizzy Anjorin Again with Fresh Defamation Suit The rift between Nollywood actresses Iyabo Ojo and Lizzy Anjorin is far from over, as Ojo has vowed to file a fresh lawsuit against her colleague for alleged defamation and threats. This development follows the dismissal of Ojo’s initial ₦1 billion defamation suit by the Lagos State High Court earlier …