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What CBN’s digital currency could mean—transparency vs surveillance

Earlier this week, the governor of Nigeria’s Central Bank—Godwin Emefiele, announced the regulator’s plan to float a digital currency called the eNaira.

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Nigeria’s digital sector to create 3 million jobs by 2027, says Jobberman

Unemployment is one of the many ills that plague the Nigerian labor market, as the country only captures 49% of its human capital potential.

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How Open Banking will shape fintech in Africa

Open banking could usher in a new era of financial inclusion where banks and African Fintechs can seamlessly exchange customer data. This will facilitate the provision of broader financial products and services for Africans.

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Traction app: creating improved business experiences for African merchants

Traction Apps is a startup that offers payments solutions, business tools, inventory management and credit facilities to African vendors and merchants, either online and offline.

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Future Africa exceeds its $1million commitment to female-led startups

Future Africa revealed its investment achievements for 2021. The report reveals it exceeded its $1 million commitment to female-led startups.

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Following uLesson’s Departure from Jos, what next for Plateau State’s Tech Ecosystem?

On January 24, 2020, serial Entrepreneur and CEO uLesson, Sim Shagaya announced a “counterintuitive” decision to make Jos his company’s tech hub.

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Using USSD-technology, Stax wants to increase financial inclusivity for Africans

It is estimated that 94% of transactions in Africa are performed via USSD. Stax is building on USSD to power financial transactions across Africa.

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10 female Nigerian tech professionals

Here are 10 female tech professionals leveraging their roles to provide solutions to issues in Africa.

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Inside E-Settlement’s journey to becoming one of Nigeria’s biggest Agency bankers

"We want to hit 200,000 agent locations in the next few months," Olaoluwa Ajoodu, CEO of E-settlement

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10 female techpreneurs revolutionizing Africa’s tech space

We are highlighting 10 female techpreneurs in solidarity with the zealous women tackling issues through tech in Africa.

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Bosea tech and Boost are two Ghanaian startups making waves

African startups headquartered in the US received $471.8 million of the total 2020 funding. Here are 10 Silicon Valley investors that invest in Africa.

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10 Silicon valley venture firms that invest in African startups

African startups headquartered in the US received $471.8 million of the total 2020 funding. Here are 10 Silicon Valley investors that invest in Africa.

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