Nigeria’s data protection industry is set to generate ₦13.8 billion in revenue by 2025. This projection marks a 15% rise from the ₦12 billion recorded in 2024. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), shared this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Olatunji […]
SimpliRide, a new ride-hailing app, has entered the Nigerian market to challenge big players like Bolt and Uber. The app aims to fix problems that e-hailing drivers face, such as high commissions, poor earnings, and a lack of support. SimpliRide’s Director of Business Development, Dr. Raymond Odu Dibang-Achua, said the company built the app after […]
South Africa has canceled its plan to increase value-added tax (VAT) after facing strong opposition from political parties and civil society groups. The National Treasury had suggested a 1% VAT hike over two years to close a $4.02 billion (R75 billion) budget gap. On Thursday, the National Treasury said it had decided after talking with […]
Rwanda’s government plans to stop using paper medical records in all public hospitals and health centers by December 2025. To make this happen, the Ministry of Health is speeding up the rollout of a homegrown digital platform called e-Ubuzima. This system will connect patient records across all public health facilities. It will let doctors and […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) will host its Startup Consultative Forum on April 28 in Abuja. The forum will bring together startups, investors, and tech support organizations to nominate members for Nigeria’s Startup Council. Mrs. Hadiza Umar, NITDA’s Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations, announced the event in a statement on Tuesday. […]
The milestone, shared by IXPN on its official channels, reflects more than just a spike in numbers. It highlights how far the country’s internet ecosystem has evolved.
Circle’s blockchain-native infrastructure connects banks, digital wallets, and fintechs to enable the real-time movement of stablecoins such as USDC and EURC. It offers a promising alternative to outdated systems bogged down by intermediaries and red tape.
As Google faces one of its most consequential antitrust trials to date, OpenAI has surfaced as a potential player in the aftermath.
The UAE stands out in Mastercard’s research. About 47% of SMEs in the country have endured a cyberattack. While malware tops the list of threats at 32%, digital skimming, phishing, ransomware and hacking each appear in 31% of reported cases — making the UAE the only country where digital skimming is among the top concerns.
The creation of DPI Venture Capital follows a strategic restructuring that handed DPI the investment advisory responsibilities for Nclude, a top Egyptian fintech fund.
Nigeria’s data protection industry is set to generate ₦13.8 billion in revenue by 2025. This projection marks a 15% rise from the ₦12 billion recorded in 2024. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), shared this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Olatunji […]
SimpliRide, a new ride-hailing app, has entered the Nigerian market to challenge big players like Bolt and Uber. The app aims to fix problems that e-hailing drivers face, such as high commissions, poor earnings, and a lack of support. SimpliRide’s Director of Business Development, Dr. Raymond Odu Dibang-Achua, said the company built the app after […]
South Africa has canceled its plan to increase value-added tax (VAT) after facing strong opposition from political parties and civil society groups. The National Treasury had suggested a 1% VAT hike over two years to close a $4.02 billion (R75 billion) budget gap. On Thursday, the National Treasury said it had decided after talking with […]
Rwanda’s government plans to stop using paper medical records in all public hospitals and health centers by December 2025. To make this happen, the Ministry of Health is speeding up the rollout of a homegrown digital platform called e-Ubuzima. This system will connect patient records across all public health facilities. It will let doctors and […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) will host its Startup Consultative Forum on April 28 in Abuja. The forum will bring together startups, investors, and tech support organizations to nominate members for Nigeria’s Startup Council. Mrs. Hadiza Umar, NITDA’s Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations, announced the event in a statement on Tuesday. […]
The milestone, shared by IXPN on its official channels, reflects more than just a spike in numbers. It highlights how far the country’s internet ecosystem has evolved.
Circle’s blockchain-native infrastructure connects banks, digital wallets, and fintechs to enable the real-time movement of stablecoins such as USDC and EURC. It offers a promising alternative to outdated systems bogged down by intermediaries and red tape.
As Google faces one of its most consequential antitrust trials to date, OpenAI has surfaced as a potential player in the aftermath.
The UAE stands out in Mastercard’s research. About 47% of SMEs in the country have endured a cyberattack. While malware tops the list of threats at 32%, digital skimming, phishing, ransomware and hacking each appear in 31% of reported cases — making the UAE the only country where digital skimming is among the top concerns.
The creation of DPI Venture Capital follows a strategic restructuring that handed DPI the investment advisory responsibilities for Nclude, a top Egyptian fintech fund.
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