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- 29 May 2020
FIRS Slams N50 Stamp Duty on ATM Printouts, Some WhatsApp Messages
Nigerians will now pay stamp duties on WhatsApp messages, SMS, and messages via any electronic platform acknowledging receipt of funds, according to Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Muhammad…
- 1 Aug 2024
WhatsApp’s Threat to “Leave Nigeria” Diversionary, Must Pay $200m Fine- FCCPC
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has responded to reports that WhatsApp may exit Nigeria following a recent $220m fine imposed on its parent company, Meta. The…
- 8 Jan 2015
WhatsApp Tallies 700m Monthly Active Users
WhatsApp, one of the world's most popular messaging services, is still rising in popularity. The company, whose app is used by people around the world to send texts without paying carrier fees, said…
- 9 Mar 2023
Telkom Partners with Clickatell to Launch Mobile Messaging Payments in South Africa
Clickatell, the Chat Commerce and business messaging leader, has launched their Chat 2 Pay feature for South Africa's largest integrated communications company, Telkom. Telkom’s millions of customers…
- 4 Sept 2015
Facebook's WhatsApp hits 900m Active Monthly Users
Messaging app WhatsApp keeps growing more popular with users each month. The Facebook-owned app, which is used by people around the world to send texts without paying carrier fees, now has more than…
- 8 Nov 2023
Infobip Offers Businesses End-to-End Purchase Journeys on WhatsApp
Infobip, global cloud communications platform now enables businesses to design and implement end-to-end customer purchase journeys within WhatsApp. Using the latest features in the WhatsApp Business…
- 13 Nov 2024
Here are Six Ways You Should Use MoMo PSB for Seamless Transactions
In today’s fast-paced digital world, Mobile Money (MoMo) services have become essential for managing financial transactions conveniently and securely. MTN’s MoMo service offers a plethora of features…
- 15 Sept 2022
Insurtech Firm Secures $10M Series A Round Fundraise
Turaco, the leading insurtech driving mass market insurance adoption, has announced the close of a $10 million Series A equity round led by AfricInvest, via the Cathay Africinvest Innovation Fund,…
- 8 Jun 2026
Payaza Secures ‘A’ Credit Ratings from Moody’s, Agusto, DataPro, Intelligence Africa
Payaza Africa, a payments infrastructure company, has earned strong credit ratings from four major rating agencies, reinforcing its growing reputation as a resilient and credible player in Africa’s…
- 14 Oct 2021
Clickatell to Unveil Chat Commerce Platform with New Payment Capabilities
Clickatell, a leader in mobile communications and chat commerce, announced it will unveil new payment capabilities via its Chat Commerce Platform at Money 20/20 Las Vegas, Oct. 24-27. Clickatell…
- 9 Sept 2021
Chat 2 Pay by Clickatell Enables Brands to Extend Digital Commerce Offering
Clickatell, a leader in mobile communications and chat commerce, has launches Chat 2 Pay. Chat 2 Pay takes Clickatell’s decades of developing chat commerce solutions for global customers and delivers…
- 2 Nov 2018
WhatsApp to Begin Ads Next Year
Popular messaging service WhatsApp will soon be monetised by Facebook, with the possibility of ads appearing early next year in users' 'status' updates. According to Chris Daniels, VP, WhatsApp, "We…
- 17 Mar 2022
Clickatell Announces Chat 2 Pay Integration with Salesforce Commerce Cloud
Clickatell, a CPaaS innovator and Chat Commerce leader announced it has launched the integration of its industry-leading Chat 2 Pay payment solution with Salesforce Commerce Cloud the fastest path to…
- 15 Oct 2024
MoMo PSB Partners Vendy Ltd to Deepen Financial Inclusion with Launch of WhatsApp Shop
As part of its commitment to driving innovation in the digital financial services sector, MoMo Payment Service Bank (PSB) and Vendy Ltd has teamed up with tech firm, Vendy Ltd to introduce WhatsApp…
- 20 Feb 2014
Why Facebook is Buying WhatsApp for $19Bn
Facebook is buying fast-growing mobile-messaging startup WhatsApp for $19 billion in cash and stock, as a way to boost its popularity, especially among a younger crowd. The purchase underscores…
- 23 Jul 2026
ChatPay Unveils Public Waitlist for WhatsApp-Based Banking Platform
ChatPay has launched Africa's conversational banking platform, enabling individuals and businesses to access financial services through WhatsApp. The Lagos-based fintech startup, is in controlled…
- 22 Jul 2016
WeChat Takes on WhatsApp in Africa
WeChat, China's biggest Internet-based mobile messaging platform – is scrambling to gain from African markets. The move is leading the South Africa-China joint venture down a fiercely competitive…
- 14 Jul 2020
TradeDepot Secures Additional $10M to Transform Informal Retail Supply Chain in Nigeria
TradeDepot, the B2B eCommerce platform for consumer goods in Africa, has raised a further $10 million in a pre-Series B equity round co-led by Partech, International Finance Corporation, Women…
- 14 Apr 2017
Longing for Instant Gratifications Bane of Young Entrepreneurs- Adewoye
The survival of a small business post-gestation period hugely depends on the entrepreneur’s approach to overcoming the market realities, which must include overcoming cravings for instant…
- 19 Aug 2020
Ikeja Electric Launches WhatsApp Chatbot
Ikeja Electric, Nigeria’s largest power distribution company, has unveiled a WhatsApp messaging solution, which offers real-time customers complaints resolution and 24-hour customer support service.…
- 9 Nov 2018
First Bank launches chat banking on WhatsApp
First Bank of Nig. Plc on Friday launched a WhatsApp application to make banking more convenient for its 12.5 million customers. The FirstBank Chat Banking on WhatsApp was launched at the…
- 12 Dec 2018
FBN Launches Chat Banking to Ease Transactions
First Bank of Nigeria has launched its Chat Banking on WhatsApp to harness optimal digital banking offerings that enhances ease of banking and convenience for its customers. Dr. Adesola…
- 10 May 2024
AI and ‘phygital’ experiences re-set to reshape the customer journey in 2024
By Andrew Egan, Africa Regional Sales Director at Infobip With brands recognising the power of conversations, AI-driven solutions, and phygital experiences, consumers can anticipate more…
- 15 Jul 2022
How to Grow Your Business with WhatsApp
WhatsApp has always provided people with the ability to connect faster. From enabling people to reach out to friends to stay in touch with family, WhatsApp has strengthened relationships in many ways…
- 31 May 2016
Shittu, Danbatta Lead Other Speakers to NITEC’16
Neo Media & Marketing, has tapped Barrister Adebayo Shittu, Mmnister of Communications; Professor Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); and Dr.…
- 7 Jun 2020
FG Issues SEP Order to Tax Facebook, Whatsapp, Others
The federal government has issued Companies Income Tax Significant Economic Presence (SEP) order that will require Over-the-top (OTT) services providers such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp,…
- 11 May 2018
Fear as OTT Threatens Everyone’s Lunch
Despite the new and exciting capabilities offered by over-the-top (OTT) services; there are also risks to the content owners and service providers. And watch out! with bad regulation of OTT services,…
- 22 Jul 2024
Meta Disagrees with $220m Fine, Sets for Appeal
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp and Facebook, is preparing to appeal a decision by Nigerian regulators to impose a $220 million fine against it for alleged market power abuse and privacy…
- 6 Sept 2017
Five Powerful Ways WhatsApp Has Changed Our Lives
Since Facebook bought WhatsApp in 2014 for 22 billion dollars, it has significantly transformed the way we communicate and our lives. As such, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares…
- 27 Jun 2024
How to Spot Social Media Job Scams a Mile Away
With over 32% of South Africans struggling to find jobs, it is no wonder that scams targeting job seekers are becoming more common. “Cybercriminals are always evolving their tricks to match the…