Court Orders Arrest of Prison Doctor in Binance Executive Case
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Dr. Abraham Ehizojie, the medical officer at…
Nigeria to boost data sovereignty with Nigerium - its indigenous Blockchain technology
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Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced plans to develop an indigenous blockchain platform dubbed “Nigerium.” This initiative aims to…
African smartphone market surges in Q1 2024, outpacing feature phones
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Smartphone shipments have overtaken feature phones for the first time, according to a recent report by the International Data Corporation (IDC). The…
Nigerian Government unveils digital solution to boost agricultural extension services
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In a bid to improve farming practices and address the country’s ongoing food crisis, the Nigerian Federal Government has announced plans to…
Ghanaian government takes bold step in cybersecurity: grant licenses to 51 firms
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Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has granted licenses and accreditations to 51 cybersecurity entities. This initiative marks Ghana as the first African…
Kenyan ride-hailing drivers begin strike; demand better pay
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Thousands of e-hailing drivers have taken to the streets of Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, in a five-day strike that began on Monday. The…
Sibanye-Stillwater suffers cyberattack; mining operations unscathed
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Sibanye-Stillwater, one of the world’s largest precious metals producers, has shown digital resilience as it successfully thwarted a significant cyberattack on its…
Botswana aims for the stars with first Satellite launch
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Botswana is set to join the ranks of nations with satellites in orbit. The Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST)…
Tanzania's NALA secures $40m to revolutionize African fintech landscape
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NALA, the Tanzania-born remittance startup, has successfully closed a $40 million Series A funding round. Led by Acrew Capital, with participation from…