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💵Flutterwave Unveils Travel Card for Nigerians

💵Flutterwave Unveils Travel Card for Nigerians

Plus: 📲TikTok Halts Late-Night LIVE in Nigeria

Innovation Village
December 10, 2025

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Good Morning Valued Subscribers👋

Apple doesn’t usually raise its voice unless something serious is on the line — which is why this latest warning has everyone paying attention. The company is urging iPhone users to abandon Google Chrome, claiming the browser poses security and privacy risks that could quietly expose user data in ways most people don’t even notice. This isn’t just a routine advisory. It comes at a time when Apple and Google are locked in a deeper fight over how data is collected, how apps track users, and who ultimately controls the mobile experience.

So when Apple tells millions of its own users to drop one of the world’s most popular apps, it signals more than a technical concern. It signals a shift, one that could reshape how iPhone users think about privacy, how browsers compete on iOS, and how the two biggest names in tech prepare for the AI-powered future of the web.

Let’s dive in.👇

Today’s Menu ☕️

💵 Flutterwave Launches Travel Card for Nigerians Abroad
📲TikTok Temporarily Blocks Late-Night LIVE in Nigeria
🗼Helios, Fipar Launch 3MDC in Morocco
💰Secha Capital Leads Barracuda Deal
🌱SEFAA Injects $800K into MM Lekker

💵REMITTANCES

Flutterwave Launches Travel Card for Nigerians Abroad

Flutterwave’s Send App has launched the Send App Travel Card, a naira-denominated physical card designed for Nigerians abroad to spend seamlessly when returning home. Partnering with Odysy and AfriGO, the card works at POS terminals, ATMs, and contactless systems nationwide. Users can pre-order and top up the card from foreign accounts, avoiding cash and conversion hassles. The card supports fast delivery, in-app management, and operates under CBN-approved regulatory frameworks. This product expands Send App from remittances to integrated travel and local spending solutions for the diaspora........….continue reading

The Future of Shopping? AI + Actual Humans.

AI has changed how consumers shop by speeding up research. But one thing hasn’t changed: shoppers still trust people more than AI.

Levanta’s new Affiliate 3.0 Consumer Report reveals a major shift in how shoppers blend AI tools with human influence. Consumers use AI to explore options, but when it comes time to buy, they still turn to creators, communities, and real experiences to validate their decisions.

The data shows:

Only 10% of shoppers buy through AI-recommended links
87% discover products through creators, blogs, or communities they trust
Human sources like reviews and creators rank higher in trust than AI recommendations

The most effective brands are combining AI discovery with authentic human influence to drive measurable conversions.

Affiliate marketing isn’t being replaced by AI, it’s being amplified by it.

Download the full report to see what this means for your brand.

📲SOCIAL MEDIA

TikTok Temporarily Blocks Late-Night LIVE in Nigeria

TikTok temporarily restricted late-night LIVE streaming (11 p.m.–5 a.m.) in Nigeria as part of a safety review, affecting creators who rely on these hours for engagement and income. The move, aimed at protecting users from unsafe content and interactions, did not impact regular video uploads or existing earnings. The restriction disrupted peak-time streaming for entertainment, music, and interactive shows, prompting creators and brands to adjust schedules. Access was later restored, but the episode underscores the tension between platform safety and supporting Nigeria’s growing creator economy......….continue reading

🗼DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Helios, Fipar Launch 3MDC in Morocco

Helios Investment Partners and Fipar-Holding have launched 3MDC, a new digital infrastructure platform uniting Maroc Datacenter (MDC), Munisys, and Medasys. The platform aims to accelerate Morocco’s digital transformation, offering hybrid-cloud services, cybersecurity, and digital solutions for enterprise and public-sector clients. With joint ownership split between Helios (44%), Fipar-Holding (40%), and founders/management (16%), 3MDC seeks to position Morocco as a regional tech hub while supporting secure, sovereign, and sustainable digital growth....….continue reading

💰INVESTMENTS

Secha Capital Leads Barracuda Deal

Secha Capital, alongside 27four and Shade Tree Capital, has invested in Barracuda Holdings, a South African electronics manufacturing services company. The deal marks the rollout of Secha’s CEOI model, which places an owner-operator with equity inside the business. Shade Tree Capital founder Aengus Stanley will become CEO and a major shareholder, while Barracuda’s founders stay on to support engineering and customer work. The partnership aims to strengthen South Africa’s advanced manufacturing sector and scale Barracuda’s operations...........…continue reading

🌱AGRICULTURE

SEFAA Injects $800K into MM Lekker

Sahel Capital’s SEFAA Fund has approved an additional $800,000 for MM Lekker, following a previous $400,000 working capital loan. The Benin-based agribusiness, which trades soya beans, shea nuts, and cashew nuts, has expanded its smallholder farmer network from 1,000 to more than 2,500. SEFAA says the company has shown strong operational progress and alignment with its mission to strengthen agricultural value chains. MM Lekker’s leadership notes that the new financing will help scale operations, improve supply chain efficiency, and create better market opportunities for smallholder farmers...........…continue reading