The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released a draft document to modernise how banks and other financial institutions fight money laundering. In a circular dated May 20, 2025, the …
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Starlink Faces Internet Speed Challenges in Kenya as Competition Grows
Elon Musk’s internet company, Starlink, is currently facing serious challenges in Kenya, just less than two years after launching operations in the country. Starlink, which uses satellites to deliver internet, …
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How AI Is Changing Real Estate: From Valuations to Virtual Tours
The real estate industry, traditionally reliant on human expertise, local knowledge, and often manual processes, is undergoing a profound transformation. At the heart of this revolution is Artificial Intelligence (AI). …
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Maasai Technologies Unveils Africa-Focused M&A Platform to Boost Startup Exits
Maasai Technologies has launched a new digital platform designed to support African startups in navigating mergers and acquisitions (M&A), marking a major step towards normalising strategic exits in the continent’s …
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Lagos, MAA Partner to Host 2025 African Marketing Tech & E-commerce Conference
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Marketing Analytics Africa (MAA), has announced plans to host the 2025 African Marketing Technology & E-commerce Conference (AMTEC), a major continental gathering aimed …
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Ghana Strengthens Trade and Investment Ties with UAE to Boost Economy
Ghana is making strong moves to grow its trade and investment relationship with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as part of efforts to expand its economy and attract more foreign …
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ILO Cautions on AI’s Labour Impact, Urges Nigeria and Others to Plan for Inclusive Transition
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has said artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI, has the power to change the global labour market. But it also warned that if not well …
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Top 10 Tech Founders to Watch in Nigeria (2025 Edition)
Meet the innovators transforming Nigeria’s digital landscape. Introduction Nigeria’s tech ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by visionary entrepreneurs who are leveraging technology to solve real-world problems. From fintech to …
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Telecom Leaders to Discuss Future of Connectivity as MVNO Nigeria 2025 Summit Holds in Lagos
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is preparing for a major summit as Africa Hyperscalers hosts the MVNO Nigeria 2025: Unlocking Growth, Competition & Connectivity forum on May 21 in Lagos. The event …
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Rwanda Highlights Growing Investment Opportunities at Africa CEO Forum 2025
Rwanda showed strong investment opportunities during the Africa CEO Forum 2025 held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The country is pushing hard to become a high-income nation by 2050, and it …