Google has announced plans to build a landmark undersea cable, Umoja, the first of its kind to directly link Africa and Australia. This project is expected to revolutionize digital communication and economic ties between the two continents. Google has partnered with African and Australian leaders to develop Umoja, which translates to "unity" in Swahili.
Nigeria enhances the security of its $1 trillion annual transactions with a new AI-based defense system, aiming to combat cybercrime and protect its digital economy.
A group of Nigerian students at a UK university face expulsion due to financial difficulties caused by the devaluation of the naira. The university cites visa regulations, while students plead for support and a chance to finish their studies. The incident raises concerns about the vulnerability of international students to currency fluctuations.
Nigeria’s Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate to 26.25%, aiming to curb inflation and stabilize the economy despite potential growth impacts.
Nigerian fintech companies will be allowed to resume enrolling new customers in a few months, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The CBN had suspended new customer onboarding in April to address concerns about money laundering.
In 2023, Nigeria's food import costs soared to $2.13 billion, driven by severe flooding and increasing insecurity, challenging efforts to enhance local agricultural production.