Africa
Africa: India Pledges $2 Million to Boost Digital Financial Inclusion in Africa
The Indian government has committed $2 million to the Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI), which is managed by the African Development Bank ...
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Nigerian Government Embraces Digital Transformation, Scrapping Paper Processes
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) have taken a significant step towards accelerating the digitisation reform ...
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Zambia’s Tech Ecosystem Gains Momentum, Aims to Become Africa’s Leading Hub, says Tech Minister
Zambia’s tech ecosystem has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, and industry players are hailing it as the next major hub in Africa. ...
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Nigeria: World Bank President to Visit Nigerian Entrepreneur Creating Over 1500 Jobs, Address Energy Needs, and More
World Bank President, Ajay Banga, is embarking on a three-day visit to Nigeria as part of a global tour aimed at creating a ...
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Nigeria: NCC and BPSR Join Forces to Accelerate Digital Reform in Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on ...
Global
Global: Worldcoin to Extend Iris-Scanning ID System for Wider Use
Worldcoin, the company co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has announced plans to expand its operations globally and offer other organizations access to ...
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Nigeria: SEC and Partners Foster Capital Raising for Non-Oil Sector
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (FMMSD) and other stakeholders has taken ...
Kenya
Kenya Achieves Significant Progress in Government Service Digitalization
The Ministry of Information, Communication, and Technology in Kenya has reported a major milestone in the digitization of government services. According to its ...
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South Africa’s Competition Commission Enforces Remedial Actions Against Dominant Online Platforms
South Africa’s competition commission has published the final report of its Online Intermediation Platforms Market Inquiry (OIPMI), which investigates the competitive practices of ...
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Nigeria: FCCPC Clears Approved Loan Apps After Review and Clean-Up
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has recently removed the list of all approved loan apps, known as Digital Money Lenders ...