Kenya
Kenyan High Court Halts National Digital ID for Third Time in Four Years
Kenya’s high court has once again paused the rollout of the country’s digital identity program, pending the outcome of a constitutional challenge. This ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Federal Government to Collect Over N425bn from Banks through One-Time Windfall Tax
The Nigerian government is set to collect over N425 billion from seven banks through a one-time windfall tax on their foreign currency revaluation ...
Ghana
Ghana’s Communications Authority Addresses Data Pricing and MTN’s Market Position
The National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana has provided clarification on data pricing concerns and the significant market power (SMP) classification of MTN. ...
News
South Africa’s Plentify Secures Funding for Global Market Expansion
Plentify, a climate tech company specializing in smart energy solutions, has secured new funding to support its expansion into international markets, particularly targeting ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Monies in Dormant Accounts Prone to Fraud, Warns CBN Governor Cardoso
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has raised concerns about the susceptibility of monies in dormant bank accounts ...
Liberia
Liberia Eyes Starlink Following Presidential Meeting with Elon Musk
In a recent meeting, Elon Musk highlighted the significance of Starlink, which is already operational in over 10 African countries. He emphasized its ...
News
Nigeria: Imo State Partners with DIGITAL SME to Connect Digital Talents with European Union
The Imo State Government of Nigeria and DIGITAL SME have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a digital skills development initiative ...
News
Nigeria: Forex Inflow via IMTOs Hits $1.07bn in Q1 2024 – CBN
Foreign exchange inflows from International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) surged by 38.86 percent to $1.07 billion in the first quarter of 2024, up ...
News
Nigeria: ATM Transactions Decline 13% to N28.2 Trillion
The value of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions in Nigeria fell by 13.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) to N28.2 trillion in 2023, down from ...
Egypt
Egyptian Fintech Company MNT-Halan Secures $157.5 Million for International Expansion
Egyptian fintech company MNT-Halan has successfully raised $157.5 million in a funding round aimed at supporting its international expansion. This latest funding round ...