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Babajide Duroshola joins M-KOPA as Country Manager to spearhead the company's expansion in Nigeria M-Kopa, a financial technology company based in Kenya, has expanded into Nigeria and appointed Babajide Duroshola, the former CEO of Safeboda, as the new Country Manager to lead its team. Earlier this year, the company conducted a pilot test in Nigeria of its solar systems and smartphone financing options and saw a significant adoption rate. Mayur Patel, M-Chief KOPA's Commercial Officer, stated.

YouTube finally launches its short video service, YouTube Shorts, in Nigeria YouTube Shorts, the company's short-form video service, has launched in Nigeria. Following its initial announcement in September 2020, YouTube expanded its availability to over 100 countries. Nigerian users will be able to access the beta version of the service on Wednesday, July 14. YouTube Shorts enables anyone to reach a new audience using only their smartphone and the Shorts camera. Nigerian YouTube users now have.

The Central Bank of Nigeria enacts regulations prohibiting mobile money operators from providing lending and remittance services Financial inclusion is a critical objective for a large number of Africa's developing nations. Only 67.5 million of Nigeria's 105.5 million adults have a bank account with which to conduct financial transactions. This means that 64% of adults in the country are banked, while 36% are unbanked. Mobile money operators, or Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), as the Central .

Confidence Staveley is the first Nigerian woman to be named a finalist for the Cybersecurity Woman of the Year Award Confidence Staveley, affectionately known as the 'Relatable Cybersecurity Queen,' has been named a finalist for the prestigious Cybersecurity Woman of the Year Award 2021. Confidence is the first Nigerian and the first African to be a finalist in her category, the Cybersecurity People's Choice. The Cybersecurity Woman of the Year Award is an annual ceremony honoring female cybe.

AfriGlobal announces the launch of AfriCover247 AfriGlobal's strategy is to leverage technology innovations to assist Nigerians in extracting savings and purchasing instance policies, thereby disrupting the country's traditional insurance industry model. The digital platform is designed to facilitate 24/7 insurance transactions, from start to finish, and the application is available on Android and iOS. In other words, the app serves as a 24/7 digital insurance transaction platform that enable.

8 Things You Should Know To Reach Your Dreams  Everyone has dreams and aspirations and the wonderful thing is - you can truly have anything you want if you are ready to develop the right attitude and take the right decisions. Some of the sure steps to achieving your dreams include:  1. Be Happy and Positive 2. Be Focused Forward & Visualize Your Dream 3. Make Every Step Fun 4. Break Down Your Plans Into Little Pieces 5. Don’t Listen To Negative People 6. Find Help and .

Why Internet Exchange Points are critical to boosting connectivity in Africa The Internet Society has released a new report that analyzes Africa's Internet ecosystem, including the state of interconnection and the critical role Internet Exchange Points (IXP) play in improving access and lowering costs. The report, titled "Moving towards an interconnected Africa: the 80/20 Initiative," also emphasizes the critical need to expand Internet access across the continent, particularly in light of the.

What an Amazon Breakup Would Look Like and Why It's a Win for Brands Amazon is on the verge of dissolving, and marketers should be prepared to capitalize on the opportunity. It's difficult to imagine life — as we know it — without Amazon. Amazon is the starting point for 63 percent of consumers' online shopping searches, and the online retailer is expected to capture 50% of the entire e-commerce market by 2021. However, with a new administration in the White House and ongoing cong.

The Role of Encryption in Protecting LGBTQ+ Community Members Encryption is the process of scrambling data in such a way that it can only be read by someone who possesses the keys to open and unscramble the data. It is a tool designed to assist Internet users in maintaining the privacy and security of their online data and communications, and it is critical in protecting daily digital activities such as online banking, shopping, and healthcare, as well as preventing data breaches and ensuring p.

SolarWinds Hackers Continue to Target Microsoft, With a Special Emphasis on Support Staff Combating cybersecurity is a constant battle of wits and abilities that frequently leaves IT professionals feeling as if they are barely fending off the never-ending attacks of a giant whack-a-mole defensive game of chance. Consider Microsoft and the infamous SolarWinds supply chain hack that made headlines last December. Its full ramifications are unknown, but the threat continues to fester in hundreds o.