CBN preaches eNaira adoption to Nigerian university
The eNaira could potentially be used to pay salaries of federal workers, a CBN official said.
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Lagos state, Nigeria, to consider incorporating blockchain education into school curriculum
The government of Lagos — Nigeria’s bubbling tech and business hub — continues to make promises to support blockchain.
Ethiopia and Kenya join Ghana in seeking IMF bailout
The three African countries are requesting loans to restore financial stability, worsened by the covid-19 pandemic and global supply chain crunch.
Zambia to finish testing cryptocurrency regulatory technology by mid-year: Reuters
The southern African country hopes to develop regulations that promote innovation while keeping citizens safe.
How blockchain is being used to address low mobile internet access in Africa
A recent World Bank report found that mobile internet access can alleviate poverty. Yet, Africa lags in internet use. Some blockchain companies are trying to fix this.
Crypto company Fonbnk taps Tanda to launch airtime trading marketplace in East Africa
Fonbnk claims that this collaboration marks a significant financial inclusion breakthrough in Africa.
Jack Dorsey’s Block partners with African crypto exchange Yellow Card
The partnership is to facilitate cross-border payments in Africa based on Block’s infrastructure.