The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has imposed a penalty of ten million euros on Google for transferring data to third parties without a legal base to do so and for hindering citizens’ right to erasure. According to the Agency, these contravene Articles 6 and 17 of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
AEPD said it found out that Google had passed information that could…
The Security & Exchange Commission, SEC released its long-awaited Digital Asset regulation that is meant to guide how digital assets such as cryptocurrencies are regulated in the country.
The new rules for Digital Assets are part of its effort to regulate digital/virtual…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued the regulatory framework for Open Banking in Nigeria in its efforts to enhance data sharing across the banking and payments system to promote innovations and broaden the range of financial products and services available to bank…
Jumoke Dada is the founder and chief executive officer of Taeillo, a start-up brand that produces urban furniture using African-inspired pieces. She owns a Multimillion Furniture Manufacturing Company in Nigeria.
She has also built one of the biggest Afrocentric Household Manufacturing Startups in Lagos, Nigeria.
Notable Achievements
Taeillo was chosen as one of the startups to represent Africa at…
First City Monument Bank (FCMB), a member of FCMB Group Plc, has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation to provide subsidized loans to 100,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), to scale their operations to create work opportunities for young Nigerian women and…
Northern Nigeria has over 9 million people among the 19 states; And despite the notion that Northern Nigeria is unwelcoming of innovation, there has been an emerging tech ecosystem there.
Our app is loved all over and in the North so much because of its ease and simplicity.
MARA, a Pan-African crypto exchange, recently launched and announced $23 million in funding from Coinbase Ventures, Alameda Research (FTX), Distributed Global, TQ Ventures, DIGITAL, Nexo, Huobi Ventures, Day One Ventures, Infinite Capital, DAO Jones (investment DAO backed by Mike Shinoda, Steve Aoki and Disclosure), and nearly 100 other crypto investors, and angels including Amit Bhatia and Hamad…
At a technology conference in Miami, Mr. Musk, the world’s richest man, said striking a deal for Twitter at a lower price was “not out of the question,” according to a person who attended the event.
Mr. Musk’s comment came in response to a question over whether he…
After the award show, it’s the after-party, and what is a celebration without Moët & Chandon!
The AMVCA is Africa’s foremost award show that brings together Africa’s top talents and stakeholders in the movie industry for a night of celebration, highlighting the…
On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, Ezinne Akudo will host the global online launch of her lifestyle brand NKASSI. Hosted via an engaging Instagram Live, the virtual party will officially launch the brand’s e-commerce website and give insights into the brand’s narrative, among other fun activities.
At the launch event, Ezinne will be joined by a surprise special guest. Together, they will emphasize…