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Uganda Plans Large-scale Biometric Registration for National ID Program
Uganda’s National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is set to embark on a major national ID enrollment and renewal campaign beginning in October ...
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Nigeria: Businesses Express Growing Optimism About Nigeria’s Economic Future
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported an increasing wave of optimism among business owners regarding the future of the Nigerian economy. ...
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Nigeria: CBN Reports Business Conditions Expected to Improve Soon
Business owners in Nigeria are optimistic about an improvement in business conditions in August 2024 and the following six months, according to the ...
Africa
Africa: Yellow Card and Fireblocks Collaborate to Transform Cross-Border Payments Across Africa
Yellow Card, a leading pan-African fintech company specializing in cryptocurrency and financial services, has announced a strategic partnership with Fireblocks, a digital asset ...
Global
Global: Swiss Banks Launch Instant Payments System
Approximately 60 financial institutions in Switzerland have successfully integrated an instant payments system, now capable of processing over 95% of retail payment transactions ...
Global
Malaysia: Worldcoin Expands Digital Infrastructure in Malaysia Amid Global Scrutiny
Worldcoin, a company specializing in iris biometrics, digital identification, and cryptocurrency, has announced its expansion into Malaysia, marking a significant milestone with the ...
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Nigeria: UCEE Microfinance Bank Launches Operations, Unveils Mobile App, and Prepares for USSD Expansion
UCEE Microfinance Bank, a subsidiary of United Capital Plc, has officially commenced operations, marking its entry into the Nigerian financial sector. The bank ...
Global
Global: DeLaw LegalTech Revolutionizes Legal Services with AI and Blockchain Integration
VAIOT has unveiled Legal Torch, a cutting-edge platform that combines AI Legal Assistant, zk-SNARKs certificates, and the Decentralized Dispute Resolution System (DDRS) to ...
Global
Global: Mobile Wallet Operators Collaborate on Cross-Border Payments
A group of leading mobile wallet operators, including Airtel, bKash, MPESA, Nequi, and Sama Money, have formed a new council aimed at enhancing ...
Global
Global: Qatar’s Adoption of Smart City Technologies Boosts Its Position in IoT Market
DOHA: Qatar’s strategic embrace of smart city technologies has positioned the country as a leading force in the Internet of Things (IoT) market ...