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Nigeria: World Bank Approves New $700 Million Loan to Empower Adolescent Girls in Nigeria
The World Bank has granted Nigeria a fresh loan of $700 million aimed at empowering and enhancing educational opportunities for adolescent girls. This ...
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Nigeria: FIRS Sets Ambitious Goal of Achieving 18% Tax-to-GDP Ratio in 3 Years
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has revealed its efforts to significantly boost Nigeria’s tax-to-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio, aiming to raise it ...
Global
Global: YouTube to Integrate AI-Powered Tools for Content Creators
YouTube has recently revealed plans to introduce a series of artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced tools designed to support content creators, aiming to foster innovation ...
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Nigeria: CBN Indefinitely Postpones September MPC Meeting
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially announced the indefinite postponement of its scheduled September bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The ...
Egypt
Egypt Maintains Interest Rate at 19.25% in September 2023 Meeting
In its September 2023 meeting, the Central Bank of Egypt opted to keep its key overnight deposit rate unchanged at 19.25%, maintaining the ...
Ghana
Ghana: Mastercard’s Inaugural Fintech Day in Ghana Fuels Financial Inclusion and Innovation
In a groundbreaking event for West Africa, Mastercard hosted its first-ever Mastercard Fintech Day in Accra, Ghana. This gathering brought together influential figures ...
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Nigeria: NCC CEO Emphasizes AI’s Potential to Tackle Africa’s Challenges
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has highlighted how Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven solutions can effectively ...
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Tanzania Reiterates Commitment to Combat Cybercrime Across ICT Landscape
Tanzania has underscored its unwavering dedication and collaborative efforts in combating all types of cybercrime carried out through Information and Communication Technology (ICT). ...
Global
Global: Cisco to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm Splunk in $28 Billion Deal
Cisco Systems has announced its acquisition of cybersecurity firm Splunk in a landmark deal valued at approximately $28 billion. This significant move represents ...
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Africa’s Tech Visionary Turned Federal Minister, Bosun Tijani to share agenda for Nigeria’s digital economy at Moonshot 2023
TechCabal, the leading convener of audacious players in Africa’s technology landscape, has announced the participation of the new Minister of Communications, Innovation, and ...