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Cognita Rolls Out Digital Learning Platform Across UAE Schools
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Egypt Deepens Investment Reforms with Data-Driven Strategy, IFC Partnership
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Nokia, Turkcell Boost Broadband Quality for Over 3 Million Users in Türkiye
Cognita Rolls Out Digital Learning Platform Across UAE Schools
MTN South Africa Donates Digital Devices to Support Learning at Qibing Secondary School
Egypt Deepens Investment Reforms with Data-Driven Strategy, IFC Partnership
MTN MoMo Zambia, Indo Zambia Bank Partner to Expand POS Payments Nationwide
Nokia, Turkcell Boost Broadband Quality for Over 3 Million Users in Türkiye

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USDT Adoption in Nigeria Driven by Real Peer-to-Peer Payments, Not Speculation — YDPay Exec

YDPay COO Nathaniel Luz reveals that stablecoins like USDT are mostly used for peer-to-peer payments and cross-border transactions in Nigeria, powering freelancers, digital subscriptions, and…

By: Ovie George

Lagos State and MTN Nigeria are redeveloping the Obalende under-bridge into Y’ELLO Bus Park, a modern transport hub featuring solar power, CCTV surveillance, and organised terminals.

Lagos, MTN Partner to Transform Obalende Under-Bridge Into Y’ELLO Bus Park

Lagos State and MTN Nigeria are redeveloping the Obalende under-bridge into Y’ELLO Bus Park, a modern transport hub featuring solar power, CCTV surveillance, and organised…

By: Africa Innovation Watch

PayPal has launched payment-receiving capabilities for Nigerians through a partnership with fintech firm Paga, ending nearly two decades of inbound payment restrictions.

PayPal Partners Paga to Enable Payment Receipts for Nigerians After Years of Restrictions

PayPal has launched payment-receiving capabilities for Nigerians through a partnership with fintech firm Paga, ending nearly two decades of inbound payment restrictions….

By: Adamu Garba

Nigerian fintech Trove Finance acquires UCML Securities, rebranding it as Innova Securities and securing SEC broker-dealer status, enhancing platform control and investment innovation.

Trove Finance Buys UCML Securities, Becomes SEC-Licensed Broker in Nigeria

Nigerian fintech Trove Finance acquires UCML Securities, rebranding it as Innova Securities and securing SEC broker-dealer status, enhancing platform control and investment innovation….

By: Ovie George

Conclusion: A Turning Point in Singapore’s Online Safety Laws Singapore’s order to Meta highlights the government’s zero-tolerance stance on online scams. With the potential S$1 million fine under the Online Criminal Harms Act, this case sets a precedent for holding Big Tech accountable for user safety. As impersonation scams and e-commerce fraud continue to rise, Singapore’s actions may serve as a model for other countries tackling online criminal harms.

Meta to Roll Out New Paid AI Subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp

Meta is set to introduce new paid subscription tiers across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, offering AI-powered productivity and content creation tools beyond its verification service….

By: Adamu Garba

Ann, a social media user advocated for parents to focus on raising their kids rather than worrying about the dangers of social media: “Perhaps start cleaning up your own house first and talk to your son about the influence “drill music videos” have on the young.” This stance was supported by Amy Orben, a researcher at the University of Cambridge, told The Atlantic that: “I think the key question is, in 20 years, will we look back at this conversation and be like, We were worried about technology in excess when we should have been worried about raising our kids? It will probably be somewhere halfway between the two.”

Egypt Considers Social Media Ban for Young Teens Amid Child Safety Fears

Egypt is drafting legislation to restrict young teenagers from accessing social media platforms, citing online abuse, harmful content, and growing risks to children’s safety….

By: Adamu Garba

deletions would free up the “name space” of dormant accounts

European Commission Probes X Under DSA Over Sexual Deepfakes and Grok AI Risks

The EU has opened a new Digital Services Act investigation into X, examining risks linked to sexual deepfakes and the use of its AI chatbot…

By: Adamu Garba

WhatsApp now supports passkeys for encrypted backups, offering a passwordless, more secure way to restore chats. The update uses Face ID, fingerprint, or PIN for seamless authentication across Android and iOS.

EU Labels WhatsApp a Very Large Online Platform Under Digital Services Act

The European Commission has designated WhatsApp as a Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act, giving Meta until May 2026 to meet stricter…

By: Adamu Garba

The EFCC has filed a ₦4.3 billion foreign exchange fraud case against UBA, two companies, and two individuals over alleged FX rate manipulation and money laundering.

EFCC Drags UBA, Two Firms, and Executives to Court Over ₦4.3bn Forex Fraud Allegations

The EFCC has filed a ₦4.3 billion foreign exchange fraud case against UBA, two companies, and two individuals over alleged FX rate manipulation and money…

By: Adamu Garba

The Central Bank of Nigeria has upgraded the licences of major fintechs and microfinance banks, including Opay, Moniepoint and Kuda, enabling nationwide operations under stricter regulation.

CBN Grants Nationwide Licences to Opay, Moniepoint, Kuda in Fintech Regulatory Upgrade

The Central Bank of Nigeria has upgraded the licences of major fintechs and microfinance banks, including Opay, Moniepoint and Kuda, enabling nationwide operations under stricter…

By: Ovie George

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