Organisers of the Pan African AI Summit have announced that the event will return to Accra, Ghana, in September 2026, as preparations begin for the second edition of the continental …
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FIRS, French agency collaborate on digital tax reform
The Federal Inland Revenue Service has entered a new phase of international collaboration after signing a strategic cooperation agreement with the French government to modernise Nigeria’s tax administration and strengthen …
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OPay Wins Big at Tech Innovation Awards, Secures Fintech Company of the Year and Cybersecurity Honours
Nigeria’s fast-growing financial technology company, OPay, has recorded another major milestone after winning two top recognitions at the ninth Tech Innovation Awards. The company was named Fintech Company of the …
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Tech Experts Warn Against Rising Misuse of Monitoring Apps Across Nigeria
Tech experts have raised fresh concerns about the growing misuse of digital monitoring applications in Nigeria and across the African tech space. Many of these tools, which were originally created …
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AMMBAN Marks 10 Years, Celebrates Growth of Agent Banking in Nigeria
The Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria has marked its 10th anniversary alongside its ninth Annual National Conference in Gombe, with many stakeholders commending the critical role …
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UBA hosts influencers at business series
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has continued its tradition of empowering African entrepreneurs through knowledge-sharing and capacity-building as it hosted another edition of the UBA Business Series, focusing on …
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NAICOM Launches Implementation Plan for National Insurance Industry Reform Agenda 2025
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has officially launched a detailed implementation strategy for the National Insurance Industry Reform Agenda (NIIRA) 2025, marking a major step toward overhauling Nigeria’s insurance sector. …
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Coalition Urges Telecom Firms to Comply with FCCPC’s Digital Lending Regulations
The Coalition for Economic Fairness (CEF), a network of civil society organisations, has called on telecommunications companies and their foreign partners to fully comply with the Federal Competition and Consumer …
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Kenya Expands Cybercrime Law, Raises Fears of Online Censorship
Kenya’s government has amended its cybercrime law to give itself sweeping powers to block websites and online platforms considered harmful, a move that has sparked growing concerns over freedom of …
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FG Launches National Job Centre Project to Boost Employment and Labour Market Efficiency
The Federal Government has unveiled the National Job Centre Project, a nationwide initiative aimed at connecting skilled Nigerians with decent job opportunities and strengthening the country’s labour market infrastructure. The …