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Airtel Africa’s Smartcash gets CBN approval for payment service bank

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Airtel Africa Plc said it has received an Approval-In-Principle for its subsidiary Smartcash Payment Service Bank Limited to begin operations in the country from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

A statement on the Nigerian Exchange Limited platform by Simon O’Hara, the Airtel Africa’s company secretary, said final approval “is subject to the Group satisfying certain standard conditions within six months.”

The statement quoted Segun Ogunsanya, Chief Executive of Airtel Africa as expressing pleasure at the approval, pledging the group’s readiness to work “closely with the Central Bank to meet all its conditions to receive the operating license and commence operations.

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“The final operating licence will enable us to expand our digital financial products and reach the millions of Nigerians that do not have access to traditional financial services,” he explained.

“I am looking forward to working closely with the government, the central bank, and traditional financial institutions to expand financial inclusion and meet the evolving needs of our customers and the economy,“ he stressed.

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BBNaija Angel reacts to rumoured breakup with Soma

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BBNaija Angel reacts to rumoured breakup with Soma

Big Brother Naija reality star, Angel Smith has reacted to her rumoured breakup with colleague, Soma.

The duo sparked breakup rumours after Angel unfollowed Soma and he also edited his birthday message to her on Instagram, yanking off “love”.

However, reacting to the rumours via the X platform, Angel claimed that those fuelling it were bullying her, noting that he has been suffering cyberbullying since 2021.

She added that even if they have broken up, fans should respect their decision, especially as they are not fighting each other on social media.

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She wrote, “You guys have been bullying me since 2021, for no reason. Even the things you guys accused me of are untrue. I still haven’t said a word. You don’t like me, I have heard, I’m a bad girl, I have heard. Honestly shut the hell up.

“Even if we broke up, so????? If that were the case? Did you see us dragging ourselves online, you people are in relationships you can only tell God about and you have the audacity. Idiots.”

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“E suppose use the Skit Makers Yul Edochie and Judy – Reactions as Boy Spyce drops video of his hit song ‘I don’t care’

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“E suppose use the Skit Makers Yul Edochie and Judy – Reactions as Boy Spyce drops video of his hit song ‘I don’t care’

Ugbekile David Osemeke, better known online as Boy Spyce, is a Nigerian musician and songwriter. He just released a humorous music video for his hit song, “I don’t care,” which features Khaid.

Boy Spyce, who gained notoriety in 2022 after signing with Mavins Records, posted a sneak peek of the song’s performance video on his Instagram profile.

After working together to release the popular song “carry me go,” Khaid and Boy Spyce collaborated on the deep love song “I don’t care.” Social media users have been talking about the song since it was released on February 24.

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Sharing the video, the 22-year-old musician promoted his songs in yet another creative way, leading many to question if Nigerian comedian Josh2funny served as an inspiration.

He was spotted dancing and singing along to the song as his support dancers wore identical outfits in various colours, giving the impression of a white magician.

After watching the video, many social media users could not stop laughing and shared their opinions in the comment section.

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Boko Haram Burnt Our House Down While We Were Inside – Actress, Susan Pwajok Narrates

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Boko Haram Burnt Our House Down While We Were Inside – Actress, Susan Pwajok Narrates

Susan Pwajok, a prominent Nollywood actress, has described how Boko Haram demolished her family’s home in Jos, Plateau State, while they were inside. She claimed they managed to flee.

Susan, speaking on the newest edition of her podcast Surviving Lagos with her mother Carol Pwajok, claimed the attackers also set fire to her grandfather’s vehicles and all of their assets.

She said, “I was in Jos, Boko Haram attacked our house. They burnt our house down to the ground and we were in the house. I was with my cousins. My mum was in Lagos.

“Me, my grandparents and my two cousins, we crawled to the garden to hide and watched the house burn down. They burnt my grandfather’s hilux, benz, and all our properties. Imagine your whole life just coming down. Because that was my childhood house. We had to rebuild the house.”

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