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Global: Meta Aims to Attract Younger Users with AI Chatbots
Meta is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) in an effort to engage younger users. The social media giant is reportedly set to introduce ...
Africa
Africa: Stakeholders Warn of Cybercrime’s Threat to AU 2063 Agenda
Parliamentarians and stakeholders who participated in the recent African Internet Governance Forum in Abuja have raised serious concerns regarding the issue of cybercrime ...
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Nigerian Government and NGX Join Forces to Boost Startup Listings on NGX Technology Board
The Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy has announced its collaboration with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) to promote startup listings through ...
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Nigerian Banks Accumulate N72.723 Billion in Account Maintenance Fees in H1 2023
In the first half of 2023, 11 banks listed on the Nigerian Exchange collectively generated N72.723 billion from account maintenance charges, according to ...
Kenya
Kenya: Safaricom Raises M-Pesa Transaction Limit to KSh 250,000 Following CBK Approval
Safaricom has announced an increase in the transaction limit for each M-Pesa transaction, raising it to KSh 250,000 from KSh 150,000. This move ...
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Nigeria: Naira Weakens to N995/$ on Parallel Market; Finance Minister Cites $6.8 Billion Backlog as Cause
The Nigerian naira has seen a further decline on the parallel foreign exchange market, reaching N995 to a US dollar, which is weaker ...
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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 ...