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Technext24
· Jun 7

Tyler Perry’s “Straw” highlights poverty and resilience, Nigerian lens questions its violent turn

Tyler Perry’s film “Straw,” released on Netflix on June 6, 2025, stars Taraji P. Henson as Janiyah Wiltkinson, a single mother confronting systemic struggles such as poverty, eviction, and the potential loss of her ill daughter. The movie depicts a tense bank heist triggered by Janiyah’s desperation, exploring themes of...
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Entertainment
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Technext24
· Jun 2

Lawyard Partners with UK’s Cosmonauts to Co-Host Future Lawyer Africa 2025 in Nairobi

Lawyard, Nigeria’s leading legal media platform, has partnered with UK-based business consulting firm Cosmonauts to co-host Future Lawyer Africa 2025. The conference, scheduled for July 17, 2025, at Nairobi’s Safari Park Hotel, is the continent’s premier legal technology and innovation event focusing on advancements in AI, automation, and legal tech....
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Business
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Technext24
· Jun 2

Starlink Suspends Roaming Services in South Africa Amid Regulatory and Licensing Issues

Starlink has started suspending its Roam Unlimited and Global Roaming service users in South Africa, citing unauthorized territory usage and regulatory approval requirements. Despite lack of official licensing, South Africans have used Starlink equipment by relocating kits from authorized countries, a practice under scrutiny by South Africa’s communications regulator, Icasa....
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Business
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Technext24
· May 26

JAMB 2025 UTME results the best since 2017 amid resit and exam integrity concerns

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) released the 2025 UTME resit results, revealing the best candidate performance since 2017, with notable increases in high scores compared to 2024. The resit addressed technical glitches affecting over 300,000 candidates during the initial exam, primarily in Lagos and South-East Nigeria, leading to...
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Education
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Technext24
· May 21

MTN takes the banks to court

MTN Nigeria has filed a lawsuit against multiple banks, alleging the refusal to process its transactions. The telecom giant claims this blockage has hindered its operations and affected its financial activities. This legal action highlights ongoing tensions between telecommunications providers and banks in Nigeria. The case could have significant implications...
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Business