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Egypt Deepens Investment Reforms with Data-Driven Strategy, IFC Partnership
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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
Rhino.fi Unveils 1:1 Stablecoin Solution to Enable Seamless Cross-Chain Settlements
Vox, Nymbis Partner to Boost Cloud Infrastructure for South African Businesses

Policy and Tech

Apple releases iOS 26.1, improving battery life, performance, and security for iPhones. The update fixes bugs, enhances privacy, and adds new child safety features for users across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and beyond.

Apple overtakes Samsung to become the biggest smartphone maker in 2023

Apple overtook Samsung as the leader in the global smartphone market in 2023, marking a significant shift at the top…

By: IBK

Former Nigerian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, has voiced his apprehensions regarding the apparent underutilization of the NIN-SIM database by Nigerian security operatives in addressing the growing menace of kidnapping and other security challenges in the country.

Isa Pantami accuses security operatives of not utilising NIN-SIM database in crime-fighting

Former Nigerian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, has voiced his apprehensions regarding the apparent underutilization of the NIN-SIM database by Nigerian…

By: IBK

Etienne believes the government should bring crypto fintechs aboard to help build use cases

FG should allow eNaira wallets to be used for crypto transactions to boost adoption –BitBarter CEO

Etienne believes the government should bring crypto fintechs aboard to help build use cases…

By: IBK

10 African startups selected for Techstars Toronto’s 2023 summer cohort

This selection underscores Techstars’ continuous commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship on the African continent…

By: IBK

Enough of internet shutdowns Going forward, African leaders must learn to sheath their swords and stop killing the switch. This is arguably the best thing to do in the continent’s interest. Internet shutdowns stifle digital connectivity and send the wrong signals to potential investors. “In Africa, similarly across the globe, the internet shutdowns documented in 2022 have left severe impacts on the lives of those affected. The human cost of internet shutdowns is not quantifiable as they crush people’s dreams and disrupt all aspects of people’s lives,” Felicia Anthonio, #KeepItOn Campaign Manager at Access Now, an independent monitoring group, told Technext in a statement.

Why Africa must have a voice in global talks for AI regulation

Unless you were born two hours ago, you already know how Africa misses out on conversations that should have a global spread….

By: IBK

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, signed the Data Protection Bill into law.

Why Nigeria’s new Data Protection law may yet benefit its digital economy

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, signed the Data Protection Bill into law….

By: IBK

All you need to know about data scraping and what the NDPC should do

In Nigeria, data scraping, the automated extraction of information from websites and online platforms, is becoming increasingly popular….

By: IBK

The African Union’s Data Policy Framework: Context, Key Takeaways, and Implications for Data Protection on the Continent

On July 28, 2022, the African Union (AU) released its Data Policy Framework (Framework) following extensive multi-stakeholder engagements. The Framework aims to provide a multi-year…

By: Africa Innovation Watch

Anambra partners with Amazon, Google and 24 other American tech Companies for technology exchange

Meta pledged to deepen their collaboration in Anambra through partners such as IGHub and Fate Foundation…

By: IBK

Since we have reviewed the policy documents of two presidential candidates: Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress and Labour Party's Peter Obi, it’s only proper that we look at the last man in the three-man race for the nation’s top seat, as the general elections draw closer.

Atiku has comprehensive plans for the Nigerian tech ecosystem but we shouldn’t get too excited

Since we have reviewed the policy documents of two presidential candidates: Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress and Labour Party’s Peter Obi, it’s…

By: IBK

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