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Nigeria’s External Reserves Reach $36.80 Billion Ahead of Retail Dutch FX Auction
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have risen to approximately $36.80 billion, driven by disbursements from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and oil revenue remitted by ...
Kenya
Kenya: Fitch Downgrades Kenya to ‘B-‘ with Stable Outlook
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Kenya’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from ‘B’ to ‘B-‘, maintaining a stable outlook. This decision reflects growing ...
Global
Global: Argentina to Deploy AI Task Force for Crime Prediction and Prevention
Argentina is set to launch a dedicated task force to harness artificial intelligence (AI) in predicting and preventing future crimes. The initiative, spearheaded ...
Global
Global Surge in Biometrics Adoption Driven by Digital Trust Needs
Biometrics are increasingly becoming central to establishing digital trust across various sectors worldwide. Recent updates from Biometric Update highlight significant developments in this ...
Global
Global: Mauritania Unveils Digital ID App to Enhance Service Access and Governance
Mauritania has launched a new digital ID app as part of a pilot program designed to improve access to essential services and enhance ...
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Nigeria: UBA Leads as Nigeria’s Most Visited Banking Website in June 2024
In June 2024, United Bank for Africa (UBA), a prominent pan-African financial services group, emerged as Nigeria’s most visited banking website, recording 2.36 ...
Global
Global: DNA Partners Acquires SIC Biometrics to Enhance Market Position
DNA Partners has acquired SIC Biometrics, a company with 25 years of experience in biometric systems, aiming to accelerate innovation and solidify its ...
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Nigeria: Jumia Appoints Former PalmPay Executive Anthony Mbagwu to Lead Fintech Arm JumiaPay
E-commerce leader Jumia has announced the appointment of Anthony Mbagwu, a former executive at PalmPay, as the new managing director of its fintech ...
Africa
Africa: Cassava Technologies launches its own Artificial Intelligence (AI) business unit, Cassava AI
LONDON, United Kingdom, August 1, 2024/ — Developing Markets technology systems integrator Cassava Technologies (Cassava) (www.CassavaTechnologies.com) has announced that its AI activities will ...
Africa
Africa: Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Unveils 8th Cohort Focused on AI Innovations
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa has announced its 8th cohort, showcasing 10 pioneering startups from Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Africa. These startups ...
