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Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is accelerating efforts to strengthen the country’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) in a bid to improve identity management, enhance national security, and streamline access to government and private-sector services. As digital transformation becomes central to governance across Africa, Nigeria is prioritizing a unified and secure identity system that can…

The Nigerian insurance industry has taken a major leap into artificial intelligence with the launch of Prince AI, a multi-language generative AI assistant developed by Heirs Insurance Group. The innovation is designed to transform how customers access insurance products, receive support, and complete enrollment processes across Nigeria’s diverse linguistic landscape. As digital transformation accelerates across…

Branch, a leading digital lending and financial services company operating across Africa and other emerging markets, has reportedly undergone a significant round of workforce restructuring affecting its operations in countries such as Nigeria and Kenya. The move comes despite the company previously reporting strong operational performance, highlighting the growing tension in the global fintech sector…

African countries are increasingly recognizing that data protection can no longer be handled in isolation. With rapid digitalization, growing cross-border data flows, and the expansion of digital services such as fintech, e-commerce, and cloud computing, regulators across the continent are now working together to strengthen enforcement and harmonize privacy standards. Recent developments under the Network…

African fintech giant Paystack has unveiled Canvas, a fully rebuilt next-generation merchant dashboard designed to transform how businesses manage payments, monitor performance, and interact with financial data. The launch marks the first major rebuild of Paystack’s dashboard in 10 years and introduces an AI-native experience aimed at helping businesses make faster, smarter, and more informed…

Botswana is accelerating efforts to bridge the digital divide through a growing combination of technology donations, digital education programs, connectivity expansion, and public-private partnerships aimed at improving access to technology and learning opportunities across the country. As digital transformation becomes increasingly important for economic growth, education, and social inclusion, Botswana is investing heavily in initiatives…

A new independent research report has revealed the enormous impact Meta’s digital platforms are having on Nigeria’s economy, entrepreneurship ecosystem, and digital transformation journey. According to the report, Meta’s family of apps, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, Threads, and Meta AI, contributes an estimated $820 million annually to Nigeria’s economy. The report, titled “Nigeria’s Digital…