Governance & Policy

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PAPSS-backed payment card goes live in Abuja

PAPSS CARD LAUNCH

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What CAC’s new AI portal means for startups and SMEs in Nigeria

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Ghana’s policies are creating a sustainable environment for green tech companies

Sustainable Development Goals

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Lagos adopts digital house numbering to boost tax revenue and formalise property sector

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Ethiopia mandates all government offices to accept digital payments in enforcement push

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The 1% country: Uganda’s contrarian tech play

Dr. Monica Musenero, Uganda's Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation

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Nigeria’s Bosun Tijani elected vice-chair of International Telecommunication Union

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Technology, and Innovation, Bosun Tijani

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Nigeria teams up with Meta to launch AI accelerator and deepen tech collaboration

Meta

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Kenya to start taxing startup workers’ shares before they get paid

Kenya Parliament

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Experts debate Bosun Tijani’s plan to create another blockchain policy 2 years after a previous approval

Bosun Tijani

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Nigeria’s talent export scheme aims to export up to 1 million tech talent for global services

AI Skilling centre, Kenya

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Starlink’s South Africa launch faces regulatory turbulence amid BEE compliance debate

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Tanzania blocks X, citing national security after police account hack

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South Africa considers BEE workaround to clear Starlink’s path to launch

Elon Musk

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Proposed US tax raises alarm for African remittance startups

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A functioning local stablecoin strengthens case for digital asset regulation, says Luno Nigeria CEO

Ayotunde Alabi, CEO, Luno Nigeria

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A complete guide to earning in U.S. dollars while living in India

How to earn in U.S. dollars while living in India

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7 answers about how JAMB error affected over 370,000 candidates

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ARCON vs. the Internet: The legal fight to control digital advertising in Nigeria 

ARCON content creators

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Facebook’s parent company says Nigeria chat alert part of anti-scam test, not targeted discrimination

Meta

Afreximbank, PAPSS, and Mercury Payment Services have introduced PAPSSCARD, the continent’s first Pan-African card scheme designed to reduce reliance on foreign payment systems.


Nigeria’s CAC has launched an AI-powered portal promising 30-minute business registration. For startups and SMEs, this could mean faster formalisation, easier access to finance, and fewer delays.



Lagos is assigning digital IDs to every building to curb tax evasion, boost revenue, and improve urban planning


The Ethiopian government has mandated all public offices to accept payments from licensed digital platforms, marking a critical phase in the country’s digital transformation.



Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, has been elected vice-chair of the ITU Council for 2025–2026. This is Nigeria’s first such leadership role in nearly 50 years and strengthens Africa’s role in global tech policymaking.




ICASA has warned against unlicensed use of Starlink in South Africa just as the government proposes easing Black ownership laws to ease the company’s entry.


Tanzania shuts down X following a police account hack that sparked false death rumours about the president, raising questions about censorship.


South Africa is set to propose a BEE policy shift that allows tech firms like Elon Musk’s Starlink to meet Black ownership targets through alternative investments.


A proposed US bill to tax remittances sent by non-citizens could disrupt Africa’s fintech sector, and startups like Lemfi, NALA may face a major setback if it becomes law.






Meta has responded to criticism in Nigeria by clarifying that a chat alert showing users’ locations was part of a global anti-scam test, a feature which it says has now been discontinued.


PAPSS-backed payment card goes live in Abuja

Afreximbank, PAPSS, and Mercury launch PAPSSCARD, Africa’s first Pan-African card scheme to boost intra-continental trade.

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What CAC’s new AI portal means for startups and SMEs in Nigeria

Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission has launched an AI-powered portal that can now complete business registrations in just 30 minutes. This aims to streamline the formalisation process, providing quicker access to essential services.

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Ghana’s policies are creating a sustainable environment for green tech companies

Ghana is building a favourable ecosystem for green tech companies building in Africa. Through policies and less government bureaucracy, sustainability is taking centre stage.

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Lagos adopts digital house numbering to boost tax revenue and formalise property sector

Lagos rolls out digital house numbering to tackle tax evasion, boost revenue, and improve service delivery as part of its smart city and economic reform agenda.

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Ethiopia mandates all government offices to accept digital payments in enforcement push

Ethiopia has mandated all government offices to accept digital payments from licensed providers. The directive advances the country’s digital economy agenda by formalising cashless transactions and promoting competition in public service delivery.

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The 1% country: Uganda’s contrarian tech play

While the Big Four chase unicorns and court fintechs, Uganda is quietly betting that the future of African tech lies not in apps, but in hardware.

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Nigeria’s Bosun Tijani elected vice-chair of International Telecommunication Union

Bosun Tijani becomes vice-chair of the ITU Council 2025, marking a historic leadership role for Nigeria and boosting Africa’s influence in global digital governance.

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Nigeria teams up with Meta to launch AI accelerator and deepen tech collaboration

Nigeria partners with Meta to launch an AI accelerator supporting startups building local solutions, as part of a broader push to boost innovation through public–private collaboration.

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Kenya to start taxing startup workers’ shares before they get paid

Kenya plans to scrap tax breaks on employee stock options, meaning workers could pay taxes before cashing out. This could hurt startups’ ability to attract top talent

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Experts debate Bosun Tijani’s plan to create another blockchain policy 2 years after a previous approval

Nigeria had a blockchain policy approved in 2023, but Bosun Tijani is planning a new one. While some see it as a waste of time and resources, others believe there’s an upside to it. Here’s why we might need a new policy.

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Nigeria’s talent export scheme aims to export up to 1 million tech talent for global services

Nigeria relaunches the National Talent Export Programme to position the country as a leading global services exporter by 2030, aiming to create one million direct jobs, and attract $1 billion in foreign investment.

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Starlink’s South Africa launch faces regulatory turbulence amid BEE compliance debate

Starlink’s South African launch stalls as ICASA moves to enforce compliance, while government mulls easing BEE rules.

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Tanzania blocks X, citing national security after police account hack

After a police X account hack falsely declared President Hassan dead, Tanzania blocked access to the platform, invoking national security.

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South Africa considers BEE workaround to clear Starlink’s path to launch

South Africa may let Starlink skip local ownership rules via infrastructure investment, as it aims to boost Internet access and attract global tech players.

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Proposed US tax raises alarm for African remittance startups

A new US bill proposing a 5% tax on remittances by non-citizens could shake Africa’s fintech space, threatening startups like Lemfi and NALA.

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A functioning local stablecoin strengthens case for digital asset regulation, says Luno Nigeria CEO

Since Nigeria’s SEC secured the Investment and Securities Act 2025, changing the way local crypto exchanges operate, proper regulatory oversight has gained favour with operators in the ecosystem.

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A complete guide to earning in U.S. dollars while living in India

Earn USD from India through freelancing, remote jobs, affiliate marketing, e-commerce, content creation, online tutoring, and foreign investments. Leverage global platforms and your skills.

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7 answers about how JAMB error affected over 370,000 candidates

Over 370,000 JAMB candidates were hit by a tech glitch because JAMB forgot to install a key update on Lagos and South-East servers. Here are 7 answers about how JAMB 2025 error happened.

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ARCON vs. the Internet: The legal fight to control digital advertising in Nigeria 

Nigeria’s advertisement regulator ARCON is on a legal crusade between existing law and content creators as it now requires approval before posting sponsored content after winning a landmark court case.

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Facebook’s parent company says Nigeria chat alert part of anti-scam test, not targeted discrimination

Meta says a controversial chat alert seen by Nigerian users was part of a global anti-scam test and not targeted at any country.

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Afreximbank, PAPSS, and Mercury Payment Services have introduced PAPSSCARD, the continent’s first Pan-African card scheme designed to reduce reliance on foreign payment systems.


Nigeria’s CAC has launched an AI-powered portal promising 30-minute business registration. For startups and SMEs, this could mean faster formalisation, easier access to finance, and fewer delays.



Lagos is assigning digital IDs to every building to curb tax evasion, boost revenue, and improve urban planning


The Ethiopian government has mandated all public offices to accept payments from licensed digital platforms, marking a critical phase in the country’s digital transformation.



Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, has been elected vice-chair of the ITU Council for 2025–2026. This is Nigeria’s first such leadership role in nearly 50 years and strengthens Africa’s role in global tech policymaking.




ICASA has warned against unlicensed use of Starlink in South Africa just as the government proposes easing Black ownership laws to ease the company’s entry.


Tanzania shuts down X following a police account hack that sparked false death rumours about the president, raising questions about censorship.


South Africa is set to propose a BEE policy shift that allows tech firms like Elon Musk’s Starlink to meet Black ownership targets through alternative investments.


A proposed US bill to tax remittances sent by non-citizens could disrupt Africa’s fintech sector, and startups like Lemfi, NALA may face a major setback if it becomes law.






Meta has responded to criticism in Nigeria by clarifying that a chat alert showing users’ locations was part of a global anti-scam test, a feature which it says has now been discontinued.