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In 2024, Nigerian fintechs faced significant regulatory pressure, including fines and a six-week ban on onboarding new users due to compliance issues with anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud prevention standards. In response, leading fintechs revamped their operations, strengthening compliance measures and increasing data collection efforts to regain regulatory trust. Their efforts coincided with the CBN […]

Grand Mercure Shanghai Century Park Hotel — Photo by Accor Accor today announced the signing of its newest addition to the Grand Mercure Hotels & Resorts portfolio in Greater China, with Grand Mercure Shanghai Century Park. Residing in the prime location of Pudong District, adjacent to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, the hotel has been

Personalization has attracted a lot of hype in recent years. So much so that it has almost lost its meaning across most industries. For hotels specifically, as they tackle the day-to-day operational challenges, navigating through the complexities of catering to the individual needs of each guest may seem overwhelming, leaving many wondering where to begin.In

Aurea Consortium announced in September 2024 its acquisition of The Body Shop International, with the revival of the brand in the UK and reclaiming its global position in the ethical beauty sector as priority objectives. Within the South African market, the brand has secured a 10-year franchise agreement extension through The Clicks Group, further demonstrating

If the Senate votes to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as President Donald Trump’s Director of National Intelligence, she will be the person briefing him each day on the nation’s most closely held secrets. At her confirmation hearing on Thursday before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senators from both parties expressed serious concerns about whether they trust Gabbard

As the night soldiered on, attendees at FireAid were treated to show-stopping moments from three-fourths of Nirvana reuniting with a carousel of singers and Stevie Nicks running through a spate of her classics. And then came Olivia Rodrigo, who showed love for her hometown of Los Angeles with an impassioned mini-set of songs from her

Photo Credit: Qing Madi/Instagram The Nigerian music scene is off to a promising start in 2025. Before 2024 wrapped up, we shared the exciting lineup of albums expected this year. Now, just in time for the month of love, Qing Madi has taken the lead, kicking off the year with the release of her debut

Hampton by Hilton, one of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) global powerhouse brands, today announced the opening of Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston in Johannesburg, South Africa – marking the brand’s 150th property in the EMEA region and debut on the African continent. As the leading brand in the mid-scale category with over 3,000 operating hotels globally,