Kenya has witnessed a sharp rise in cyberattacks in the first quarter of 2025, with experts raising fresh concerns over the country’s growing vulnerability in the digital space. The Communications …
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Kenya Records Sharp Rise in Cyber Threats, Hits 2.5 Billion in Early 2025
Kenya has experienced a massive rise in cyberattacks, with a total of 2.5 billion threats recorded between January and March 2025. This marks a 201.7 percent increase compared to the …
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As the global economy continues its relentless march forward, 2025 promises to be a pivotal year for businesses, particularly those operating within the dynamic and ever-evolving Nigerian landscape. From the …
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MERN Stack Development: Nigerian Digital Revolution’s Engine Room
In the bustling landscape of Nigeria’s burgeoning digital economy, a powerful quartet of technologies is quietly, yet profoundly, reshaping how web applications are built. This formidable alliance, affectionately known as …
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Stakeholders Push for Youth Employment Through Blue Economy
Key players in Kenya’s blue economy are calling for united efforts to tap into the sector’s vast potential as a way of solving the growing youth unemployment crisis. The appeal …
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M-Pesa’s Market Share Drops as Airtel Money Gains Ground
Safaricom is beginning to feel the pressure in Kenya’s mobile money industry, as new data shows a steady drop in M-Pesa’s market share. For many years, M-Pesa has led the …
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Jobberman Report Shows Most Nigerian Employers Exclude Marginalised Groups from Jobs
A new report by Jobberman Nigeria has revealed that nearly 9 out of 10 employers in Nigeria do not include marginalised groups in their recruitment process. This development has raised …
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AfCFTA Targets $712 Billion Digital Trade Market
Africa is preparing to enter a new phase of digital transformation through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), aiming to access a digital trade market worth $712 billion by …
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Top 6 Fintech Apps for Competitive Dollar Exchange in Nigeria
Exchanging foreign currency, especially US dollars, can feel like a complex maze for many. Traditional banks often offer less favorable rates. Hidden charges can also eat into your hard-earned money. …
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How to Protect Your Digital Life After New Cyber Leaks
Just recently, cybersecurity experts unveiled a huge data breach. It involved an unbelievable 16 billion login credentials. These stolen records include usernames and passwords. They belong to users across nearly …