CBN Mandates Use of AI in Banks’ Anti Money Laundering Systems
Philips Babatunde The Central Bank of Nigeria has formally introduced artificial intelligence into the country’s anti money laundering framework, directing…
Read MoreNuro Tests Autonomous Driving Technology on Tokyo Roads
A Silicon Valley autonomous vehicle startup, Nuro, has begun testing its self driving technology on public roads in…
Read MoreNITDA, JICA Open Applications for Fifth Cohort of iHatch Startup Incubation Programme
Nigeria’s technology regulator, National Information Technology Development Agency, through its subsidiary Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation, has partnered…
Read MoreinDrive Partners Heala to Provide Healthcare Access for Drivers in Nigeria
Ride hailing platform inDrive has partnered with Nigerian health technology company Heala to provide healthcare services for drivers…
Read MoreKCB Group Seeks Regulatory Approval to Acquire Stake in Pesapal
KCB Group, Kenya’s largest bank by assets, is awaiting regulatory approval to acquire a stake in regional payments…
Read MorePouchers Launches Stablecoin Powered Wallet to Simplify Global Payments for Africans
A new multicurrency wallet, Pouchers, is aiming to simplify international financial transactions for Africans who earn locally but…
Read MoreWhatsApp Introduces Parent Managed Accounts to Strengthen Safety for Children
Messaging platform WhatsApp has introduced parent managed accounts designed for children under the age of 13, allowing guardians…
Read MoreMeta Launches New Scam Detection Tools Across Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger
Technology company Meta Platforms has introduced new scam detection tools across its major platforms in a bid to…
Read MoreNigeria Launches Public Consultation on Social Media Age Restrictions to Protect Children Online
The Federal Government has initiated a nationwide consultation to explore potential age restrictions for social media use in…
Read MoreTikTok Hosts 3rd Sub-Saharan Africa Safer Internet Summit, Strengthens Commitment to Digital Safety and AI Literacy
TikTok convened government officials, regulators, online safety partners, and industry leaders in Nairobi for its third annual Sub-Saharan…
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