Nigerian startup Live Intervals has launched a proactive personal safety platform designed to help families stay connected through continuous, automated location sharing. Founded in May by 19-year-old entrepreneur Njeze Okechukwu, the platform introduces an automated interval system that securely shares location updates with trusted family members, creating a real-time digital trail that can provide valuable…
Visa has unveiled AI Financial Assistant, a new generative AI-powered service that enables financial institutions to deliver personalised financial guidance directly within their mobile banking applications without requiring custom development. The solution allows banks to offer AI-driven financial assistance under their own branding while operating within their existing digital banking platforms. As consumer demand for…
PalmPay Group has appointed Samuel Oluyemi as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its Nigeria operations, reinforcing the fintech’s commitment to strengthening operational excellence, financial inclusion and secure digital financial services in its founding market. The appointment comes as PalmPay continues expanding its reach to underserved communities while enhancing the reliability, security and resilience of its…
Gabon and TikTok Deepen Cooperation on Digital Platform Governance Following High-Level WSIS 2026 Talks The Government of Gabon has continued its engagement with TikTok on digital platform governance, holding high-level discussions during the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. The meeting, led by Gabon’s Minister of Digital Economy, Digitalisation and…
Nigeria and Benin Strengthen Border Security Through Geospatial Technology Partnership The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Customs Administration of the Republic of Benin have strengthened their collaboration on border security through a new geospatial technology partnership designed to improve surveillance, combat trans-border crime and facilitate legitimate trade along their shared border. The initiative reflects…
Yas Tanzania has strengthened its engagement with the business community through a series of meetings with enterprise partners at the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Sabasaba), reaffirming its focus on supporting digital transformation across Tanzania. Led by Chief Business Officer Norman Kiondo, the Yas Business team met with representatives from organisations including the…
TheBoardroom Africa has officially launched EMERGE, a new career development platform designed to help young African professionals access the skills, mentorship, networks and employment opportunities needed to build sustainable careers across the continent. Developed with support from the Mastercard Foundation, the platform brings together structured learning, leadership assessments, mentorship, peer networking, employer engagement and curated…
MTN Nigeria has partnered with cybersecurity company Whalebone to launch Webguard, a network-level security solution designed to protect subscribers from malicious websites, phishing attacks and online scams without requiring additional software. The service operates at the Domain Name System (DNS) level, automatically blocking malicious domains before they reach users. Webguard provides protection across all connected…
