Nigeria is making significant progress in geospatial technology to support smart cities and modern infrastructure development. The Surveyor-General of the Federation, Abdulganiyu Adebomehin, stated this during a one-day workshop on …
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World Bank backs Africa digital data push with $100 million Raxio deal
The World Bank’s private investment arm is making a major push into Africa’s digital economy with a $100 million investment in regional data centre developer and operator Raxio Group. This …
cross Africa, a new phase of agriculture is taking shape, driven by the rapid emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital solutions. With food security becoming an urgent issue amid …
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Africa venture ecosystem records 22% drop in deal volume
The sixth annual Venture Capital Activity in Africa report has revealed that Africa’s venture ecosystem experienced a 22% decline in deal volume and a 28% drop in deal value in …
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Carviva’s Platform Hits $1M in Transaction Value
Auto-Tech company Carviva has announced the achievement of $1m in fuel token transaction value over a two-year trial period on its Fuel Wallet platform. According to a statement from the …
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Rising Data Costs Threaten Nigeria’s Content Creation Growth
Nigeria’s content creation industry is facing challenges due to increasing data costs. The growing demand for online content has led to higher internet usage, but the rising expenses associated with …
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Accion Microfinance Bank Empowers Women Entrepreneurs with Digital Skills
Accion Microfinance Bank (MfB) has taken a significant step towards empowering female entrepreneurs by equipping them with essential digital skills to enhance their businesses. The bank recently hosted a one-day …
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Bankit MFB Uses Games to Teach Nigerians About Money
Bankit Microfinance Bank (MFB), a Pan-African fintech company, is using games to help Nigerians learn about managing money better. The bank believes that by making financial education fun, more people …
Samsung Electronics has announced the sudden passing of its co-CEO, Han Jong-Hee, at the age of 63 due to a heart attack. Han, who joined Samsung in 1988, played a …
Internet Solutions Nigeria (ISN) has appointed Mrs. Oluwakemi Young-Esumeh as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 1, 2025. This announcement follows her tenure as the Chief Operating Officer …