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    US Mounts Pressure on Nigeria over Detained Binance Executive Following Founder’s Release

    Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which oversees Gambaryan’s case, has dismissed these claims as exaggerated, blocking a recent attempt to secure bail for the executive.
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    Telecom Giant Diversifies into Insurance Through Stake in Ivorian Startup WiASSUR

    WiASSUR, founded in 2019, has emerged as a dynamic player in the region by offering a fully digitized insurance platform, providing personalized and accessible solutions to individuals and businesses.
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    Ghana’s Kofa Rolls Out $8.2M EV Battery-Swapping Initiative, Backed by Shell

    The network targets the deployment of 6,000 batteries and up to 100 swap stations across Ghana, aiming to create an accessible, reliable, and scalable clean energy infrastructure.
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    New PoS Directive Opens Doors for Blockchain Startups in Nigeria

    The new directive, detailed in a circular issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria, requires that businesses using PoS terminals for electronic payments must route their transactions exclusively through either NIBSS or Unified Payment Services Limited (UPSL).
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