Category: Global Tech News
MTN commits $215 million to Benin telecom Infrastructure
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MTN Group has revealed its intention to invest $215 million in the Republic of Benin over the course…
Visa opens applications for 2nd Africa Fintech Accelerator Program
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Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has opened the application process for the second cohort of its…
Nigerian Banks register new 291,232 BVNs in two weeks
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Nigeria’s financial system faced fraud in 2014. In response, the Central Bank and all banks launched the Bank…
Y Combinator selects Nigerian startup, Miden
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Y Combinator has selected Miden, a Nigerian startup that uses its API to let businesses issue virtual cards…
South Africa sounds alarm on MMM Krypto, citing potential risks
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The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa has raised alarm on the public involvement in MMM…
Nigerian data regulator (NDPC) investigates 17 violations
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The Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is investigating 17 significant data breaches in banking, technology, education, consultancy, government,…
Carry1st, Sony partner to grow PlayStation brand in Africa
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Carry1st, a video game studio based in Cape Town, South Africa, has announced a strategic partnership with Sony,…
African fintech market to reach $65 billion by 2030
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As Africa continues to experience a rapid surge in fintech revenue, marked by a compound annual growth rate…
Tech Layoffs: eBay cuts 1,000 jobs
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The online store eBay has said it will be letting go of 1,000 full-time workers or about 9%…
Anambra exchanges technology with Amazon, Google, 24 others
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Anambra state government announces strategic engagement with 26 US high-tech enterprises. [ez-toc][ez-toc] this. These firms include Google, Meta,…
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