New research by Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) finds that blockchain technology can address barriers to financial inclusion in Nigeria and substantially boost
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Ghana leads the charge in CBDC adoption, Nigeria in the wings
Gerelyn Terzo of Sharemoney The region of Africa is one with some of the greatest potential for implementing digital currencies. The reasons are two-pronged,
Future of Nigeria is in strong corporate players – Dangote, Glo, Zenith, BUA, Konga, Flutterwave, others
By Umar H.Farouk A popular philanthropist and business icon was once quoted as saying that when entrepreneurs from Nigeria die, they will be ushered
MTN says rising insecurity in Nigeria could lead to service disruptions
Transnational telecom operator MTN has warned that its services in Nigeria could be disrupted as Africa’s largest economy tackles increasing cases of insecurity across
Is Nigeria’s start-up ecosystem the key to the country’s coronavirus recovery?
A recent report has highlighted the significant potential of Nigeria’s burgeoning tech start-up scene, but also outlined a series of limitations that need to
Not all that Twitters is gold – Social media and issues of national security
Matters eRising with Olusegun Oruame The Nigerian government has banned Twitter from operating in its national space having accused the social media platform of
Will Nigeria be losing over N2b daily as long as Twitter remains banned?
By Nwakaego Alajemba As long as Twitter is shut out of the Nigerian market, the country could be losing over two billion naira daily,
Nigerian government orders telcos to unplug Twitter, NBA says suspension is unconstitutional
By Nwakaego Alajemba The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has confirmed that its members have been instructed by the country’s telecom regulator to
Nigeria triggers social media war, suspends Twitter as Facebook also deletes president’s civil war post
By Marozoka Oruame The Nigerian government has suspended Twitter two days after the micro blogging site deleted a tweet by President Muhammadu Buhari for
Nigeria launches official policy for virtual engagements
The Nigerian government this week in Abuja formally unveiled the National Policy on Virtual Engagements in Federal Public Institutions to serve all ministries, departments