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Nigeria has achieved a significant milestone in its telecommunications industry, with the country now producing 100% of its SIM cards locally.   This achievement comes just two years after the federal government implemented a ban on the importation of SIM cards,…

The recent Africa Fintech Festival has sparked dynamic discussions about the future of fintech regulations across the African continent.  A key takeaway from the event was the advocacy for innovative regulatory approaches, particularly the exploration of “fintech passporting” – a…

The world of technology is witnessing a paradigm shift as developing nations are rapidly embracing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools at an unprecedented rate.  This surge in Advanced AI adoption in developing nations stands in stark contrast to the more…

Forex access for money transfer operators: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), issued new measures to facilitate naira liquidity and raise diaspora remittances. The apex bank announced that International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) will now be permitted to sell foreign…

Virtual work for Rivers State employees: State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has directed local government workers in its 23 councils to start working virtually after the LGA crisis rocked Rivers State.  Virtual Work For Rivers State Employees It started as a…

NIN data breach investigation: The controversy surrounding the alleged sale of National Identification Number (NIN) slips for N100 on a website is concerning. This has led Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, to announce that the federal…

dLocal and Wakanow Group have announced a strategic partnership that promises to revolutionize cross-border payments and make travel more accessible for millions across the continent.  This collaboration, facilitated by Wakanow’s travel fintech subsidiary Kalabash, marks a significant milestone in the…

Nigerian Space Journey: The Space Exploration & Research Agency (SERA) and Nigeria’s National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) have collaborated to send the first Nigerian citizen into space.  This partnership marks a milestone in Nigeria’s space exploration endeavors. It…

Google AI Teacher Time: Teachers are some of the most creative people in the career space. The position comes with challenges in navigating the classroom and meeting students’ academic, mental, and emotional needs. However, we’ve reached a critical moment of…

OpenAI Voice Assistant Delay: OpenAI, owner of ChatGPT, said it was delaying the release of its “Voice Mode” feature by a month to July because of technical issues. This delay is to ensure the feature can safely and effectively process…