August inflation watch: High food prices plague African countries
Zimbabwe continues to experience hyperinflation while other countries on the continent struggle to rein in rising consumer prices.
Nigeria
Latest stories and analysis of blockchain and digital assets developments in Nigeria.
Binance picks two Africans for its new global advisory board
"The GAB represents the next big step
forward in our journey to share the benefits of modern finance and the blockchain with the entire
world," said CZ.
The Central Bank of Nigeria partners with Clickatell to launch an eNaira USSD channel
The CBN hopes to boost the adoption of its central bank digital currency by making it easily accessible to feature phone users. Existing data suggest that most Nigerians use feature phones.
Nigerian agency seeks partnership with Binance and Talent City for West Africa’s first virtual economic zone
The partnership could see Nigeria host a cryptocurrency-friendly free zone.
July inflation watch: African countries continue to grapple with high inflation
At least 15 African countries reported inflation rates of over 10%. Zimbabwe continues to experience hyperinflation.
Algorand and Boston University want to increase access to machinery for African farmers
Algorand Foundation will provide funds for Boston University and an African agric-tech company to develop a blockchain-based application to connect farmers to tractor owners.
Nigeria's struggle to attract foreign investors explains blockchain moves by NGX
NGX is looking to use blockchain to lure younger investors as dwindling foreign participation carves a hole in the country's capital markets.