As part of its continued commitment and ongoing investment in Africa, Facebook has announced it will be opening an office in Lagos, Nigeria –
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ASECNA partners NIGCOMSAT and Thales Alenia to provide first African early SBAS open service
The Agency for Air Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) has started to broadcast a SBAS (Satellite-Based Augmentation System) signal over Africa and
Africa could be epicenter for digital economy – NITDA’s boss, Abdullahi
Africa is a fruitful nest for the digital economy and COVID-19 has proven that the continent’s future is in digitisation, Director General, National Information
COVID-19 heightens Africa’s need for taxation of digital economy, equitable market jurisdictions
The social and economic lockdowns imposed by government worldwide has pushed many individuals and companies onto online platforms to conduct their business. The COVID-19
ME and Africa’s tech industry deals rise by 14.9% in Q2 2020
Middle East and Africa’s technology industry saw a rise of 14.9% in overall deal activity during Q2 2020, when compared to the four-quarter average,
Paxful sees more young women in Africa turn to bitcoin amidst pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has strained the global economy and put millions of people under financial stress. Understandably, people from all walks of life started
Africa’s health sector attracts more investments during the pandemic
By Eric Osiakwan My July op-ed focused on the increased M&A activities in Africa under Covid-19. Network International announced the acquisition of Africa’s leading
COVID-19: Africa records 2m Phishing attacks in Q2
Kaspersky analysis has revealed that phishing attacks are becoming increasingly more targeted and on the rise at a frightening rate. A number of new
Seed stage investing and why it matters for Africa’s startup and innovation community
Startup entrepreneurs are working to harness Africa’s potential. Together they represent a critical pipeline of innovation that is driving high growth high impact solutions
Facebook launches Avatars across Sub-Saharan Africa
Facebook has launched Avatars in Africa to give people new ways to express themselves online. Avatars are digital personas that enable people to engage