Nigeria-based anti-counterfeiting startup, Chekkit Technologies, has announced a $500,000 pre-seed round as it looks to expand its team and technological infrastructure. As contained in its statement, it aims to “save more lives and further secure the FMCG — fast-moving consumer goods — and pharmaceutical industries.” Pan African VC, Launch Africa, Japan Strategic Capital, Blockchain Founders Fund and two syndicate groups […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has summoned the Security Chiefs to an emergency security meeting. The emergency security meeting is billed to hold on Monday in Abuja. In a series of tweets, the presidency said the meeting is aimed at strengthening the security network across the country. During the meeting, Buhari would receive briefs from the […]
FG unveils new redesign Naira notes The Federal Government Wednesday unveiled the redesigned naira notes to the public at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, warned Nigerians against hoarding the old notes, saying there is no going back on the […]
