Author: Ibukunoluwa Bankole
DR Congo stops $1.2 billion biometric ID system amid overpricing allegations
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has abruptly cancelled a $1.2 billion project to establish a national biometric ID…
Airtel Money and Emerald Finance partner to launch the Ka’Starta loan service in Zambia
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Emerald Finance Limited has partnered with Airtel Mobile Commerce Ltd (Airtel Money) to introduce the Ka’Starta Loan service,…
Apply for Lagos Innovates free Workspace Voucher to boost your tech startup journey
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Early-stage tech startups in Lagos have a unique opportunity to accelerate their growth through the Lagos Innovates Workspace…
76,000 women to partake in Pastor Adeboye’s tech program to boost gender inclusion
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In a significant effort to bridge the gender gap in Africa’s tech sector, Folu Adeboye, the wife of…
Nigeria’s SEC grants approval-in-principle to crypto companies, Quidax and Busha
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The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently granted an Approval-in-Principle (AIP) to two prominent cryptocurrency exchanges,…
Flutterwave secures payment systems operator licence, expands operations to Uganda
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Flutterwave has secured a Payment Systems Operator (PSO) licence from the Bank of Uganda, marking a significant milestone…
NIMC, Galaxy Backbone to head discussions at Nigeria eGovernment Summit 2024
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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and Galaxy Backbone will spearhead discussions on eGovernance at the upcoming Nigeria…
Ghana’s PayBox launches Buddy app to revolutionise AI-powered payments in Africa
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PayBox, a Ghanaian fintech startup, has launched its mobile app, Buddy AI. The company’s new mobile application leverages…
Nigeria’s National AI Strategy: Driving economic growth, ethical standards, and innovation
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In August, the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) under Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency…
Binance launches mobile money crypto trading in Ghana, Zambia, Tanzania and Uganda
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Binance, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, is expanding its footprint in Africa with a new feature that allows…
