Global
Global: Mastercard Unveils Next Generation of Blockchain Payments Startup Program
Mastercard, a leading fintech player, revealed on May 15 the addition of five new startups to its Start Path Blockchain and Digital Assets ...
News
Nigeria Expands Fiber Optic Network and Establishes Tech Hub in San Francisco
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) of Nigeria has greenlit the establishment of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) aimed at accelerating the deployment of ...
Global
Global: ECB conducts first DLT trials for wholesale central bank money settlement
The Eurosystem has embarked on the first phase of a series of trials aimed at assessing the feasibility of using distributed ledger technology ...
Global
Global: Deutsche Bank Joins MAS-Led Initiative for Asset Tokenisation
Deutsche Bank has become the latest financial institution to participate in the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Project Guardian, a multi-year initiative aimed ...
News
Nigeria: NITDA Director General Emphasizes Importance of Safe Digital Space in Collaboration with TikTok
Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has emphasized the necessity of creating a safe and inclusive ...
News
Nigeria: National Assembly Anticipates New Tax Regime by September
The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has announced plans to submit its policy recommendations to the National Assembly by the end ...
Ethopia
Ethiopia’s Potential Benefits from Integrating Digital ID and Tax System, ICTD Finds
An independent analysis suggests that integrating Ethiopia’s national ID system, Fayda, with its tax system could yield numerous advantages, including enhancing tax data ...
Global
Global: Worldcoin brings biometric orbs to Peru
Worldcoin, a company dedicated to enhancing online security, has announced the commencement of biometric enrollments in Peru. The move aims to increase access ...
News
Nigeria: FBNQuest Merchant Bank Records Remarkable 43.1% Growth in Gross Earnings for 2023
FBNQuest Merchant Bank, a prominent Nigerian investment banking and asset management subsidiary under FBN Holdings Plc, has announced a substantial increase in its ...
Kenya
Kenya Unveils Ambitious Plans for Digital ID and Biometric Passports
Kenya is making significant strides in its digital transformation journey, with the introduction of the new generation Maisha Namba digital ID and plans ...
