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Kenya to regulate loan rates of digital lenders with proposed law change
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Nigerian companies record second highest percentage of global cyberattacks
It is the year of the pandemic, and besides the ensuing economic effects, it appears companies around the globe are dealing with increased rates…
Inside the unified fibre network project currently taking place in Lagos
If you have moved round in recent weeks, you may have noticed construction along some streets in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria. Apparently,…
MainOne’s story building West Africa’s Internet infrastructure
On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, MainOne celebrated its 10th anniversary. The occasion was a notable one for MainOne, and for several tech companies that…
Nigerian fintech startups may soon need regulatory approval to launch new products
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Nigeria wants to save startups, SMEs and create one million tech jobs
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Inside Kenya’s plan to enforce taxes on Google, Netflix, digital services
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Nigerian broadcasting agency seeks to regulate local content on Netflix, iROKOtv, pay TV
Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has released an amended version of the sixth edition of its broadcast code that could put the local investments…
How Nigerian tech companies listed on the NSE fared during the lockdown
The weeks leading to Nigeria’s lockdown which started on 30 March could be described as frantic and laden with uncertainty. Businesses, schools and churches were…
The impending game-changing regulations for Nigerian logistics companies
When the federal government of Nigeria imposed a lockdown to curb the spread of the pandemic, it allowed the continued operation of essential services…
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