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.
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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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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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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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A Federal High Court has ruled that the FCCPC overstepped its bounds in challenging MultiChoice’s price hike, violating the company’s right to fair hearing.
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PayShap is South Africa’s instant payment system. But despite being designed for fast, low-cost payments, PayShap’s uptake remains low, especially among the low-income users it was meant to serve.
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Kenya orders Worldcoin to delete citizens’ biometric data, setting a bold precedent for digital privacy and data sovereignty in Africa.
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Meta may shut down Facebook and Instagram in Nigeria over nearly $300 million in fines and strict data rules that it deems unrealistic.
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The CBN has slammed Paystack with a ₦250m fine for running its Zap app without the proper licence, spotlighting the regulator’s firm stance on fintech compliance in Nigeria.
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Meta has been fined $220 million by Nigeria’s FCCPC for discriminatory data practices, with a 60-day deadline for compliance.
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The world is five years away from the SDGs deadline, and African technology companies are making significant contributions to reaching the set goals.
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Ghana partners with Zipline to deliver essential health supplies via drones after USAID programme disruptions.
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From tracking public spending to monitoring elections, these Nigerian startups are using technology to make government more transparent, efficient, and responsive to citizens’ needs.
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The House of Reps has ordered Remita to refund ₦182.77bn to the FG following an audit. This comes as the government introduces TMRAS to improve transparency in public fund management.
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South Africa has suspended new SASSA card issuance over compliance concerns, affecting over 1.3 million grant recipients. A temporary extension of old cards offers relief, but the crisis highlights deeper problems in the country’s public service systems.
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Starlink has secured a 10-year license to operate in Lesotho, boosting rural internet access while regulatory hurdles continue to block its entry into South Africa.
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South Africa’s Competition Tribunal is set to investigate a potential merger between MultiChoice and the SABC, even as the national broadcaster contends with ongoing challenges related to a proposed acquisition by Canal+.
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Ghana is the latest African nation planning to regulate digital speech, with a new bill targeting misinformation. Critics worry it could suppress free expression ahead of elections.
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Kenya’s new bill to regulate stablecoins and crypto services could redefine fintech operations, with startups facing compliance requirements but gaining market legitimacy.
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In this article, we take a closer look at 10 African countries currently facing serious safety concerns to better understand the complex situations unfolding within their borders.
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South Africa has launched a R15 billion smart city project in Shongweni, aiming to create over 23,000 jobs and transform the region’s development path through tech-driven urban planning.