Author: Ibukunoluwa Bankole
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Nigeria announces 90,000km terrestrial fibre optic cable project
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the establishment of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) dedicated to extending…
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Ghana plans to become Africa’s first blockchain-powered government
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Ghana is making plans to become Africa’s first blockchain-powered government. The Gold Coast’s Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia, announced…
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Nigerian authorities deny Binance CEO’s bribery allegations
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Nigerian authorities have vehemently denied allegations by Binance’s CEO, Richard Teng, accusing unnamed officials of soliciting a $150…
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Safaricom appoints Churchill Ochieng’ as new CEO
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The Safaricom Investment Co-operative (SIC) has announced the appointment of Churchill Ochieng’ as its new Chief Executive Officer…
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Lesaka Technologies to acquire Adumo in $86 million deal
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Lesaka Technologies, a powerhouse in the South African fintech scene, has made a bold move by entering into…
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Lawmakers urge CBN to withdraw Cybersecurity levy
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In a recent development, the House of Representatives has called upon the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to…
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PayFast becomes Network International, expands to South Africa
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In a significant move poised to reshape South Africa’s digital payment landscape, PayFast, the widely recognised online ecommerce…
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RegTech Africa’s May 2024 Conference to address Africa’s data trust issues
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The third annual RegTech Africa Conference is poised to gather industry luminaries, regulators, policymakers, and stakeholders in Lagos,…
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AU, Google partner on #DiscoverMyAfrica shorts challenge
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In a bid to celebrate the rich tapestry of African culture and heritage, the Office of The African…
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Binance executive accuses Nigerian officials of demanding $150 Million in bribes
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Richard Teng, an executive at Binance, accused Nigerian government officials of soliciting bribes amounting to $150 million from…