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UNDP launches first Fintech hub in Lagos, unveils pioneer cohort of 42 startups

UNDP launches first Fintech hub in Lagos, unveils pioneer cohort of 42 startups

The unveiling of the Timbuktoo Fintech Hub in Lagos on Tuesday marked a significant boost for the $1 billion initiative by the UNDP, African governments, and the private sector to ignite startup innovation across the continent

KuCoin, crypto exchange, introduces a 7.5% VAT on transaction fees for Nigerian users

KuCoin, crypto exchange, introduces a 7.5% VAT on transaction fees for Nigerian users

KuCoin, the global crypto exchange has announced that it will begin a 7.5% VAT tax on transaction fees of all its users in Nigeria

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Uganda reinstates 25% import duties on import of all Electric and Hybrid vehicles

Uganda hikes import duty to 25% on all Electric and Hybrid vehicles, a jump from the previous 0% duty.

Nigeria now produces all its SIM cards locally

Nigeria now produces all its SIM cards locally

Nigeria now produces 100% of its SIM cards locally, two years after the Government placed a ban on imports

Left to right: Dan Croft, Jean Guyonnet-Duperat, Chris Wood, Chidi Iwuchukwu

IFC, Proparco and RMB Partner with WIOCC Group to raise over $50 million to invest in digital infrastructure in Africa.

IFC, Proparco and RMB have joined forces with WIOCC Group to raise over $50 million to invest in digital infrastructure within Africa.

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Zimbabwe plans to install floating solar panels in Africa's largest man-made dam

The Zimbabwean government plans to install solar panels on Kariba Dam, to address energy shortages

Nvidia surpassed Microsoft as the world's most valuable company

Nvidia surpassed Microsoft as the world's most valuable company

Nvidia has surpassed Microsoft to become the world's most valuable public company, with a market cap of over $3 trillion.