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    At home, Risevest finds itself now, substantially, embroiled in controversy.

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    This change effectively acknowledges that smaller transactions, previously subject to the same level of scrutiny as larger ones, were overburdening both regulators and investors.

    Rising Telco Tariffs, Shrinking Margins: The Startup Hustle in Nigeria Gets a New Twist

    The timing of this tariff hike could hardly be worse for ordinary Nigerians. Inflation soared to over 30% in 2024

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