AI transforms Africa’s cybercrime economy
Reported cybercrime losses more than doubled from $192 million in 2024 to $484 million in 2025, driven mainly by AI-enabled scams, credential harvesting and automated social engineering campaigns.
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Nigeria details cryptocurrency tax obligations
New guidelines set reporting and valuation rules for the country’s digital asset sector.
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The trusted message: Why verified channels are now banking’s strongest defence
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