Trove Finance Acquires UCML Securities, Becomes SEC-Licensed Broker in Nigeria
Nigerian fintech Trove Finance acquires UCML Securities, rebranding it as Innova Securities and becoming a fully SEC-licensed broker, signalling a major step in platform integration and innovation.
Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty Crosses ₦1 Billion, Becomes Nollywood Box Office Hit
Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty has surpassed ₦1 billion at the box office, ranking as one of Nollywood’s highest-grossing films and the first directorial debut to reach the milestone
Meta Plans New Paid Subscriptions With AI Tools for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp
Meta is preparing new paid subscription tiers for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, offering AI-powered tools beyond the blue tick verification service, as it seeks new revenue streams.
Egypt Moves to Ban Social Media Use by Young Teens Over Child Safety Concerns
Egyptian lawmakers are considering legislation to restrict young teenagers from using social media platforms, citing child safety risks, digital abuse, and harmful online exposure.
EU Opens Formal DSA Investigation Into X Over Sexual Deepfakes and Grok AI
The European Commission has launched a formal Digital Services Act investigation into X over sexual deepfakes linked to its AI chatbot Grok, citing risks of illegal content and harm to users.
EU Classifies WhatsApp as Very Large Online Platform Under Digital Services Act
The European Union has designated WhatsApp as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the Digital Services Act, giving Meta until May 2026 to comply with stricter online safety rules or face heavy fines.
