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Ghana Citizens Can Now Use National ID to Pay
Ghana has taken a bold step in expanding access to financial services by adding a digital wallet feature…
Nigeria Commits $9m to Research Drive to Boost Digital Economy
Nigeria has pledged 9 million dollars, about ₦12 billion, to a new national research programme aimed at strengthening…
Kenya Moves to Regulate AI with New Bill
Kenya is taking a major step to control how artificial intelligence is used by introducing the Artificial Intelligence…
MTN Backs $45m AI Network Push as Global Tech Giants Rally Around Next Generation Infrastructure
MTN Group has taken a bold step into the future of intelligent connectivity, joining a powerful coalition of…
Sonder Emerges to Redefine Dating as Founders Push Back Against Swipe Fatigue
A new London based social platform, Sonder, is seeking to disrupt the increasingly predictable world of online dating…
Passengers Stranded as Baidu Robotaxis Freeze Mid Journey in Wuhan
Operations of autonomous ride services in Wuhan were thrown into chaos after dozens of robotaxis operated by Baidu…
Drift Halts Transactions as Suspected Hackers Make Away with Millions in Crypto Assets
A major disruption has hit the decentralised finance space as Drift announced the immediate suspension of deposits and…
Cameo Courts TikTok Creators in Fresh Bid to Reclaim Market Relevance
Cameo, the once high flying celebrity greeting platform, has taken a decisive step to reclaim its lost momentum…
SurgePay Secures Stellar Backing to Expand Cross-Border Payment Platform
A Lagos based fintech platform, SurgePay, has secured a six figure award from the Stellar Community Fund, strengthening…
CBN Launches Pilot to Tighten Oversight of Virtual Asset Operators
The Central Bank of Nigeria has commenced a pilot supervision programme targeting Virtual Asset Service Providers as part…