COVID-19, 4G cost dominates North Africa’s digital landscape

Executive Vice Chairman of the regulator has underlined the tech industry’s contribution towards Nigeria’s GDP, but believes society can expect more amid a growing demand for faster, reliable internet connectivity.

Marius Reitz believes it will take some time before the currency gains traction in the market.

Company to launch national payments network but remains concerned about low internet penetration.

Planned e-Naira pilot will give West African country advantage over counterparts in the space, according to blockchain, cryptocurrency professionals.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has partnered with Barbados Fintech firm on proposed CBDC pilot known as Project Giant.

Central bank partners Giesecke+Devrient to manage digital currency.

MTN Nigeria among the first to acknowledge possible disruption to services.

Digital rights advocacy group Paradigm Initiative weighs in on the situation as foreign embassies also express concern.

System expected to bolster cloud services in Africa and connect the continent with Europe.

News welcomed by local blockchain expert.

Industry insiders say the move is a step in the right direction.

West African country is known for the Afrobeat genre, which has no official chart or certification system in place.