Nigeria will now be able to use Strike, a payments platform with a focus on Bitcoin. With more African markets to come, the company declared its intentions to bring its complete suite of Bitcoin services to these African countries: Gabon,…
Nimc, the National Identity Management Commission, is planning to introduce a new NIN registration app specifically for immigrants. This app aims to simplify and streamline the registration process, making it more convenient for individuals living abroad. The Director-General of NIMC,…
The Lagos State government has recently unveiled plans to establish the Lagos Rent Payment Platform, a co-owned initiative that aims to generate ₦2.5 billion ($1.5 million) annually. This revenue will be generated through a 5% transaction fee charged every time…
In a heartwarming display of inclusivity and community spirit, ride-hailing platform Bolt hosted a special Iftar dinner for its Abuja-based drivers on Monday night. The event, which took place during the holy month of Ramadan, was an opportunity for the…
NIMC, National Identity Management Commission, has refuted the claim that its databases were exposed due to the damaged undersea cable. The telecommunications services were affected by this damage, which in turn affected banks and other service providers in the country.…
Financial challenges have been affecting Nigeria’s telecom sector (NCC), leading to worries about increases in call and data charges. Yet the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) the body for the industry, has suggested a strategy that may be advantageous, for both…
In Botswana, where internet subscriptions are notoriously expensive, the government’s initiative to provide free WiFi through Botswana’s SmartBots routers has gained more popularity. With the cost of 10GB of data reaching up to P1400 ($103) in a country where the…
South Africa Big Tech Media Fund Consideration: South Africa’s Competition Commission is contemplating creating a support fund by global tech firms like Google and Meta to assist struggling local media houses. This initiative follows public hearings highlighting the adverse effects…
PressOne Africa, a leading provider of cloud-based phone systems for small businesses, solidified its commitment to empowering African entrepreneurs by participating as a sponsor of Lagos Startup Week (LSW) 2025. Held annually in July, LSW is a landmark event that…
The e-commerce giant, Amazon is set to launch an AI generative update version of the voice assistant Alexa, in the coming months with new features that redefines smart-home device management but from all indications, it seems this upgraded version will…
