Nigeria
Nigeria Seeks Global Investors to Replace Aging Satellite, NIGCOMSAT-1R
As Nigeria’s NIGCOMSAT-1R satellite approaches the end of its 15-year operational life in 2026, the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has initiated a ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Banks’ Credit to Private Sector Reaches N74tn in May – CBN
Nigerian banks’ loans and support for the private sector surged to approximately N74.31 trillion by the end of May 2024, according to data ...
Regulatory
South African Regulator to Monitor Activities of Social Media Financial Influencers
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa has announced plans to monitor the activities of social media financial influencers, commonly known ...
Ghana
Ghana: 51 Cybersecurity Firms Licensed in Ghana Amid Rising Data Breaches
In a move to strengthen Ghana’s cybersecurity landscape, 51 cybersecurity firms have been granted licenses in accordance with the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Stakeholders Advocate for Comprehensive Crypto Regulation in Nigeria
Stakeholders from various sectors have underscored the crucial role of crypto assets in the global financial system and have called for a comprehensive ...
Innovation
Nigeria-EU Collaboration Aims to Boost Technological Innovation and Economic Growth
The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has expressed strong confidence that the partnership between the European Union (EU) and the ...
Africa
Africa: $16.2M Broadband Mapping Project to Benefit 11 African Nations
Eleven African nations are poised to benefit from a $16.2 million project designed to establish National Broadband Mapping Systems. This initiative was announced ...
Africa
Africa: Internet Computer Protocol Encourages Blockchain Engagement Among African Youth
Nigerian youths are being urged to actively engage with blockchain technology to enhance their global competitiveness. Adedayo Adebajo, co-founder of ICP Hub Sahara ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Binance Nigeria Representative Arraigned on Amended Tax Evasion Charges
On Friday, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) re-arraigned Binance Holdings Limited on a four-count charge related to allegations of tax evasion. The ...
Regulatory
Uganda: CanalBox Introduces High-Speed Fibre Optic Internet Services in Uganda
CanalBox, a leading provider of fibre optic Internet solutions, has launched its new broadband services in Uganda, promising a faster and more reliable ...