Author: Ibukunoluwa Bankole
ECA advocates for technology-driven higher education for Africa’s sustainable development
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The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) collaborated with stakeholders to underscore the transformative potential of technology in reshaping…
CBN cracks down on Moniepoint, OPay with ₦1 billion fine each over regulatory violations
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has intensified its oversight on the fintech sector, imposing ₦1 billion fines…
Seedstars Africa Ventures secures $42 million in first close to empower African startups
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Seedstars Africa Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund, has secured its first close at $42 million, marking a…
Uganda launches fifth phase of National Data Transmission Backbone Infrastructure
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Uganda has launched the fifth phase of its National Data Transmission Backbone Infrastructure (NBI) project in Moroto, northeastern…
Power outage halts Tanzania’s electric train services, stirs concerns over grid stability
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Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) electric train services were disrupted on December 4, 2024, due to a nationwide…
Olumayowa Akinkuehinmi: How Nigeria can overcome infrastructure barriers to boost DevOps adoption
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As Nigeria’s tech ecosystem evolves, the adoption of DevOps—a methodology that merges software development and IT operations—is critical…
Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator hosts 23 fintech startups to pitch to investors in Cape Town
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Visa recently hosted its second Demo Day for the Africa Fintech Accelerator program, bringing together 23 pioneering fintech…
Hub2 raises US$8.4 million to drive seamless digital payments across francophone Africa
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Francophone Africa’s fintech ecosystem has received a major boost as Hub2, a startup simplifying national and cross-border payments,…
NiRA Tech Convergence 2024 advocates usage of the .ng domain to promote Nigeria’s digital identity
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The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) made a landmark move in promoting Nigeria’s digital identity with the inaugural…
EdTech leaders advocate for broader inclusivity in education at Tech In Ghana 2024
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The 14th edition of Tech In Ghana held on November 26 and 27, 2024, brought together tech enthusiasts,…
