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NITDA warns Nigerians about fake CPM recovery scam
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a public warning after receiving reports that operators of…
Kenya seeks $20.8m for AI-powered social media monitoring system
Kenya seeks parliamentary approval for a KES 2.7 billion ($20.8 million) allocation to deploy AI tools. The AI…
FairMoney expands access to asset financing for Nigeria’s mobility entrepreneurs
FairMoney Microfinance Bank, a technology-enabled financial institution, today announced the official launch of its Asset Financing Solution. This…
81% of Nigerian businesses say Meta has expanded their customer base
Virtually all Nigerian businesses surveyed say Meta’s platforms have expanded their customer reach, according to new independent research…
Trump says Nigerians, others must now return home to apply for US Green Card
The United States has announced that visitors (foreigners) residing in the country on temporary grounds would now be…
Airtel Africa to repurchase $50 million worth of shares in new buyback program
Telecoms company Airtel Africa has launched a share buyback programme to repurchase up to 1% of its shares.…
Fuel price strike: Female drivers in Kenya reject Bolt’s 6% fare increase
An association of female transport workers in Kenya, the Women Commercial Drivers Association of Kenya (WCDA-K), has rejected…
Experts call for telecom policy that delivers jobs and digital growth
Industry experts have charged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to ensure the ongoing review of the telecoms policy…
MTN, Airtel, others spend ₦72 billion monthly on diesel amid erratic electricity supply
MTN, Airtel, Glo and other telcos spend around N72 billion per month on diesel. This was disclosed by…
Nigeria partners Coursera to offer free AI training to 36,000 youths
The Federal Government of Nigeria has partnered with Coursera to launch the Digital Training Academy (DTA), offering 36,000…
