Fidelity Bank PLC has been slammed with a fine of N555,800,000 for violation of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation, 2019. The Bank was also given 14 days notice to payment of the fine or risk legal action by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). A statement from the NDPC, revealed that investigation into the data […]
Read MoreAccording to the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s youth unemployment rate among individuals aged 15-24 rose to 8.6% in Q3 2023, reflecting an increase of 1.4% from Q2 2023. In response to this growing challenge, initiatives such as the Alliance for Youth Nigeria came together to address the gap by developing innovative solutions that create […]
Read MoreBob Lafite, Managing Executive Core Infrastructure at BCX examines the importance of long-term investment into South Africa’s connectivity ecosystem A reliable and capable connectivity ecosystem within South Africa has the potential to transform business efficiency, citizen service delivery, and drive the economy. As the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) highlights – connectivity is the backbone […]
Read MoreFlutterwave, Africa’s payments technology company, said its online merchants in Nigeria can now accept American Express payments. American Express Card Members – with consumer, business, or corporate cards-will be able to make payments directly to e-commerce businesses using Flutterwave in Nigeria. This service will also be available to Flutterwave merchants in other countries including Tanzania, […]
Read MoreDatacentrix, a provider of high performing and secure ICT solutions, has been recognised as IT Services Partner of the Year by Huawei, a global provider of ICT infrastructure and smart devices. The award was presented at the recent Huawei Africa Connect 2024 event. Taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, Africa Connect featured […]
Read MoreAMA PRESS RELEASE Imagine routinely hearing this from young Africans: ‘’I run my own startup. I plan to hire three young people as the business is expanding”, or ‘’I was employed by a good company only three months after I finished school and I’m enjoying my job.’’ These are the kinds of success stories young […]
Read MoreAMA PRESS RELEASE With a little over two weeks to the start of the 12th Africa Fintech Summit, we are excited to announce that His Excellency Wamkele Mene Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, will give a keynote address on the morning of September 05, 2024, at the 12th Africa Fintech […]
Read MoreMTN Group, Africa’s biggest mobile operator, said the decline in value of the Nigeria naira and inflation were its biggest undoing in the West African country. The African also said that it recorded huge losses in the first half (H1) of 2024 adding that it faced challenges in its Nigerian operations, the mobile operator’s biggest […]
Read MoreSabi, an African B2B e-commerce connecting African markets with each other and the world, today announced the appointment of Mr. Sanjeev Kulkarni as the Head of Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). This strategic move underscores Sabi’s commitment to sustainability, traceability, and digital innovation in its commercial operations. Ultimately, the goal of Sabi’s ESG […]
Read MoreTD Africa is set to redefine and further strengthen the Nigerian mobile phone ecosystem as it partners ZTE Corporation on its smartphone range. This recent strategic partnership ushers in a new era of mobile availability to the Nigerian mobile consumers, offering a diverse range of devices that combine affordability, performance, and innovation to cater for […]
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