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Intel and AfDB to train millions of Africans in AI

The initiative aims to equip many Africans with skills in advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics and data science.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and technology giant Intel have joined forces to equip three million Africans and 30,000 government officials with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) skills. 

According to a statement on the AfDB’s website, the collaboration aims to revolutionize the African digital ecosystem.

The initiative aims to equip many Africans with skills in advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics and data science, which are crucial for boosting economic growth and productivity across Africa.

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Tether, Nodo Partner to Drive Stablecoin and Bitcoin Education in Africa

Tether, Nodo Partner to Drive Stablecoin and Bitcoin Education in AfricaStablecoin issuer Tether has partnered with Nodo to educate prospective African users about the use cases of stablecoins and facilitate transactions with the former’s digital asset. The six-month campaign will include Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions, workshops, and question-and-answer sessions with crypto experts on social media. African Users to Learn of Stablecoin Use Cases The […]

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Associate Professor Rejects Alleged Link Between Nigerian Currency Depreciation and Crypto Trading

Associate Professor Rejects Alleged Link Between Nigerian Currency Depreciation and Crypto TradingNigeria’s decision to halt naira trading on cryptocurrency exchanges is likely to worsen matters for its volatile currency,” an associate professor at the University of East London has argued. The associate professor said Nigeria can effectively regulate the cryptocurrency industry through a framework introduced by its securities regulator in 2022. Crypto Trading Not Linked to […]

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US Lawmakers: Jailed Binance Executive, US Citizen, Wrongfully Detained by Nigeria

US Lawmakers: Jailed Binance Executive, US Citizen, Wrongfully Detained by NigeriaA group of U.S. lawmakers led by Micheal McCaul, the House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman, has accused the Nigerian government of wrongfully detaining Tigran Gambaryan. The lawmakers have asked the Biden Administration to transfer Gambaryan’s case to the Office of Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage of Affairs. Nigeria Using Gambaryan’s Detention to ‘Extort His Employer’ […]

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Rwanda Develops CBDC to Avoid Falling Behind, Central Bank Deputy Governor Says

Rwanda Develops CBDC to Avoid Falling Behind, Central Bank Deputy Governor SaysRwanda is contemplating launching a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) because it does not want to be left behind and to prevent any hindrances to trade between the African country and its major trading partners. According to a deputy governor with the National Bank of Rwanda, the country should be prepared for digital currencies being […]

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Nigerian Artist Davido’s Meme Coin Plummets Shortly After He Pockets $474,000 From Token Sale

Nigerian Artist Davido’s Meme Coin Plummets Shortly After He Pockets 4,000 From Token SaleNigerian artist Davido has been accused of perpetrating an “outright scam” after pocketing over $468,000 from selling his recently launched meme coin. A prominent Nigerian crypto enthusiast claims Davido’s actions create problems for many legitimate crypto businesses and startups operating in good faith. Davido Offloads Meme Coin Hours After Promoting It to Followers The Nigerian […]

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Global Crypto Ownership Reaches 562 Million: 6.8% of World Population Now Own and Use Digital Currencies

Global Crypto Ownership Reaches 562 Million: 6.8% of World Population Now Own and Use Digital CurrenciesA new report reveals that 562 million people globally now own digital currencies, an increase from 420 million in 2023, making up 6.8% of the world’s population. Asia is at the forefront of this growth, with North America close behind. Overall, cryptocurrency adoption is rising worldwide, with notable increases seen across all continents. ‘562 Million […]

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Ripple Report: Crypto and CBDCs Transforming Global Payments

Ripple Report: Crypto and CBDCs Transforming Global PaymentsRipple’s recently published 2023 Trends in Regional Payments ebook highlights the transformative role of cryptocurrencies and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the global payments landscape. Latin America is witnessing a digital transformation with a shift towards crypto-powered solutions and CBDCs, despite resistance from sector incumbents. In Africa, crypto-enabled payments are enhancing accessibility and affordability, […]

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Blockchain helps harvesting better avocados in Kenya — Here’s how

Small-scale farmers lack the essential tools to address significant challenges in avocado production. Here’s how blockchain and AI can help them.

Avocado is important for Kenya. Beyond being an essential side dish and a pudding ingredient for the local population, this pear-shaped fruit is also a major contributor to Kenya’s export proceeds. 

In a global market valued over $15 billion in 2023, Kenya proudly stands as the fourth biggest avocado producer — and the biggest in Africa — thanks to its climate that enables perennial production. 

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Nigerian Senate Committee: Regulated Crypto Trading a Boost for Local Currency

Nigerian Senate Committee: Regulated Crypto Trading a Boost for Local CurrencyThe Nigerian Senate Committee on Capital Markets has called for the regulation of cryptocurrency and warned that the country’s unclear position could be costing the country. The committee also urged the government of Bola Tinubu to develop the capital and crypto markets to defend the local currency. Nigeria’s Ambiguous Stance on Crypto The Nigerian Senate […]

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