The Lagos State Government and ride-hailing giant Uber have finally reached a resolution after a month of uncertainty and tension. The conflict was based on a 2020 deal that required ride-hailing operators within the state to share real-time data. The…
Kenya’s cybersecurity has been significantly strengthened thanks to a new move by Cisco, which is a worldwide leader in networking as well as IT solutions. Cisco has officially unveiled its very first Cyber-security Technology Experience Centre in Africa—a key breakthrough…
The Kenyan business landscape will be getting increasingly congested, with two global food distribution firms, Glovo and Uber Eats being notified to have physical outlets in the nation. Named the Country’s fair market practices overseer, Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK)…
Dexude, a leading ed-tech platform with operations in Nigeria, has announced that it has secured the prestigious Business Finland TEMPO funding. This funding approval marks a key moment in Dexude’s mission of transforming education through AI-powered, live-first, expert-led, and community-driven…
A Federal High Court order has permitted Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to block 1,146 accounts. These accounts were said to be connected with an ongoing investigation into unauthorized foreign exchange dealings, money laundering, and terrorism financing. EFCC…
Burkina Faso has barred local internet from accessing the BBC and Voice of America. This was after the broadcasters aired a rights report accusing the army of attacks on civilians in its battle against jihadists. Burkina Faso Bans Foreign News…
In a move certain to impact millions of subscribers across the country, Multichoice Nigeria, the leading pay-TV operator, has announced a fresh increase in subscription fees for both its DStv and GOtv platforms. The price adjustments, communicated via email to…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted the country’s second Payment Terminal Service Aggregator (PTSA) license to the premier financial technology company, Unified Payments. This is to combat financial crimes and market irregularities. The move is targeted at implementing…
Kenya has signed a trade deal with the European Union (EU). This deal will increase the flow of goods and services between the two countries. Also, the deal ends a clash with neighboring East African Community (EAC) partners who previously…
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, the United States government has signed a new bill that could potentially lead to a nationwide ban on the popular social media platform, TikTok. The bill, which was passed…
