FG Partners Wema Bank To Establish Digital and SkillNovation Hubs Across States
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The African Energy Chamber has started its annual Energy Education Fund, which aims to assist young Africans pursuing undergraduate courses in oil, gas, and energy-related professions. The Chamber will provide scholarships, fellowships, and mentorship programs to eligible students on the continent and in the diaspora through strategic collaborations with educational institutions. This comprehensive approach to…
The “digital pound,” often known as “Bitcoin,” a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for the UK, will “likely” materialize. A consultation document from the Treasury and the Bank of England makes the case for the establishment of a state-backed digital pound, or CBDC. The number of persons who routinely use cash has significantly decreased since…
Hannes Wessels has been named as Binance’s Country Head for South Africa. Binance is one of the top global providers of blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure. The company claims that the new hire will advance its goals of expanding its business operations in the area. According to Finder, South Africa’s adoption rate for cryptocurrencies and the…
PIC(l-r):Chidinma Iwe, Chief Information Security Officer, MainOne; Lynda Madu, General Manager, Corporate Services & Development, MainOne; Adedoyin Odunfa, MD/CEO, Digital Jewels and Akintunde Adekoya, Information Security Management Systems Manager, MainOne during the presentation of ISO 27001 and PCI DSS certificates to MainOne’s Data Center subsidiary, MDX-I MainOne’s premier Tier III Data Center, MDX-I, has…
Through a collaboration with the Ugandan government and the World Bank, internet connectivity will soon be available in refugee camps in Uganda. The goal of the project is to give refugees the necessary digital skills and linguistic competency to improve their employment. The Universal Digital Acceleration Program, a bigger objective, includes the internet connectivity program….
Written by GILEAD EDELMAN, WIRED.COM One case in Turkey cuts to the heart of the search giant’s power. Being a global company has its perks. There’s a lot of money to be made overseas. But the biggest US tech companies are finding out that there’s also a downside: Every country where you make money is…