Global
Global: New Zero-Energy Storage Tech Could Lead to Immortal Blockchains
Recent advancements in long-term storage technology may pave the way for the development of immutable digital ledgers capable of storing data for millions ...
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Nigeria: Airlines Cite Forex Volatility and Inflation as Causes of Rising Airfares
Local airlines have attributed the surging airfares in Nigeria to the volatility of foreign exchange rates and the country’s soaring inflation. Osita Okonkwo, ...
Global
Global: Indonesia Seeks Consultant for World Bank-Funded Digital ID Project
Indonesia is seeking consulting services for its upcoming digital transformation initiative, supported by the World Bank. The government has issued a Request for ...
Kenya
Kenya: IXAfrica and Schneider Electric Unveil Hyper-Scale Data Centre in Kenya
IXAfrica and Schneider Electric have announced the launch of a hyper-scale data centre in Kenya, marking a significant milestone in the region’s technological ...
Global
Global IT Outage Due to Faulty CrowdStrike Update Disrupts Banks, Airlines, and Businesses
A recent update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has caused a major global IT outage, affecting numerous businesses and organizations, including airlines, banks, retailers, ...
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Nigeria: CBN Aims for $1 Trillion Recapitalisation by 2030
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a strategic plan for recapitalisation in the banking sector, targeting at least $1 trillion by ...
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Nigeria: NIGCOMSAT Partners with BON to Enhance Broadcast Services with Satellite Uplink
NIGCOMSAT Limited, Nigeria’s leading satellite communication infrastructure provider, has entered a strategic partnership with the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) to offer uplink ...
Global
Global: MAS Allocates $100 Million to Advance Quantum and AI Projects in Financial Sector
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced a commitment of $100 million in grant funding to advance the development of artificial intelligence ...
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Nigeria: PalmPay Maintains Zero-Fee Transfers to Boost Financial Inclusion
Financial technology firm PalmPay has announced the continuation of its zero-fee transfer policy, reinforcing its commitment to driving financial inclusion across Nigeria. Introduced ...
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Nigeria: Average FX Turnover Soars by 180% in One Year – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a significant increase in the average foreign exchange (FX) turnover, which grew by 180.47 percent ...