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CBN’s introduction of eNaira for diaspora remittances may increase adoption
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the introduction of its digital currency – eNaira, as a…
Why Nigeria’s new Data Protection law may yet benefit its digital economy
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, signed the Data Protection Bill into law. This was contained in a statement…
“Innovation is ahead of government, but there’s political will,” Lagos Innovates’ Hakeem Onasanya insists
Like the Renaissance, Medieval, or Enlightenment era, this is the Innovation era, where ingenious tech is leading our…
The many ‘crimes’ of former CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended Godwin Emefiele as the Governor of the Central Bank with immediate effect.…
‘High prices will discourage passengers’- Bolt Country Manager tells e-hailing drivers
As Uber and Bolt drivers under the aegis of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transport Workers of Nigeria…
A review of Irembo; Rwanda’s ‘impressive’ e-government initiative
Like many countries, Rwanda has embarked on the complete digitization of public services to close the gap between…
Low adoption rates, technical glitches, are CBDCs still relevant for financial inclusion in third-world countries?
Last Friday, Kenya’s Central Bank (CBK) shared a press release where it recognized the growing global interest in…
Why Nigeria must increase its electric vehicle adoption rate despite low income, new refinery, unstable electricity
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo revealed the country’s first successful attempt at a locally-assembled electric vehicle (EV) to…
Code Plateau’s Ponfa Miri explains why the Northern state will become a go-to place for tech talent in Africa
For this instalment of Policy and Tech, we spoke with Ponfa Miri, Code Plateau's Project Manager, about the program, its impact on the emerging tech ecosystem in Northern Nigeria, and the future of tech in Plateau.
“We have no intention to establish new powers” -NITDA’s Yakubu Musa speaks on how the regulator is enabling the Nigerian tech ecosystem
It is clear that for any country to build a thriving and globally competitive tech ecosystem, it needs…
