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Nigeria’s SEC just cleared 2 more crypto firms for its regulatory incubation programme. Here’s all you need to know 

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Nigeria’s SEC just cleared 2 more crypto firms for its regulatory incubation programme. Here’s all you need to know 

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Nigeria wants to build smartphones, not just import them

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Nigeria’s plan to manufacture smartphones at home, a new court ruling that makes layoffs more difficult in Kenya, a Kenyan court striking down website blocking law, and a legal test for WhatsApp delivery receipts in Kenya.

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M-Pesa enters stablecoin pilot with Visa and Onafriq in DRC

On Techpoint Digest, we talk about Visa and M-Pesa testing stablecoin payments in the DRC, the CBN revoking licences for NowNow, Sycamore, and OurPass banks, and Zain expanding into Syria following MTN’s exit.

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Kenya finalises Safaricom stake sale as Vodacom takes 55% control

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Vodacom gaining majority control of Safaricom, CA’s move to penalise telcos for poor service, and MTN’s statement that migration protests have not impacted operations.

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SIM-swap has remained a major concern in Nigeria’s digital economy, despite numerous roundtables and conferences to address this issue. MTN Nigeria says it has a lasting solution to the topic.

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ICASA finally explains what Starlink must do to enter South Africa

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how ICASA is paving the way for Starlink’s entry into South Africa, how a Kenyan court has approved Safaricom’s $1.6 billion sale to Vodacom, and how Mastercard has opened an Africa cybersecurity hub.

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FCCPC debunks fresh loan app approval reports

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss the FCCPC debunking the approval of fresh loan apps , Bharti Airtel’s £1.9 billion Airtel Africa stake deal, and significant changes for Temu and Shein customers in South Africa.

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