The Nigerian government on Friday suspended Twitter operations in the country indefinitely. “The Federal Government has suspended, indefinitely, the operations of the microblogging and social networking service, Twitter, in Nigeria,” Mohammed said in a statement. Mohammed cited “the persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining Nigeria’s corporate existence.” He said the “Federal Government has also ...

Twitter said it is opening its first African office in Ghana, bypassing West African neighbours Nigeria. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey tweeted that “Twitter is now present on the continent. “Thank you, Ghana and Nana Akufo-Addo.” Twitter said its decision to open an office in Ghana is based on the country’s AfCFTA negotiations, internet access, online and offline free speech policy. ...

It might be shocking, surprising, and even hilarious but there are indeed places where it is legal for women to marry more than one husband. While it is not unheard of for men to have more than one wife with many cultural practices and religions of the world even support the habit. However, it comes across as unusual to hear ...

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said cryptocurrency trading is prohibited in the country. CBN said transactions in cryptocurrencies are largely speculative, volatile and should be discouraged. The apex bank gave the explanation in a statement on its official website, by Mr Osita Nwanisobi, Acting Director of Communications. The explanation is coming on the heels of widespread reactions to the CBN’s ...

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said cryptocurrency trading is prohibited in the country. CBN said transactions in cryptocurrencies are largely speculative, volatile and should be discouraged. The apex bank gave the explanation in a statement on its official website, by Mr Osita Nwanisobi, Acting Director of Communications. The explanation is coming on the heels of widespread reactions to the CBN’s ...