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    $300M Data Breach Fine: Are Nigerian Regulators Finally Seeing Through Meta’s Playbook?

    “Threatening to leave Nigeria does not absolve Meta of liability.”

    Ghana Mandates Pension and Insurance Funds to Allocate 5% to Venture Capital and Private Equity

    Currently, only 0.58% of pension assets are invested in alternative funds, despite regulators permitting allocations of up to 25%.

    Africa’s Fintech Boom Has Limits: Mukuru’s Latest Exit from Eswatini Shows Why

    As the June 2025 deadline approaches, Mukuru’s customers in Eswatini will need to find alternatives.
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    This is a strategic play by Abu Dhabi to boost liquidity and challenge the dominance of Saudi Arabia’s exchange, the largest in the Arab world.

    Egypt’s State-Backed Incubator ITIDA More Than Doubles Seed Funding in Latest Cohort

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    First Cheque Out: Small Foundation Backs Kenyan VC FrontEnd to Ease First-Time Manager Woes

    While seasoned VCs continue to invest, aspiring first-time managers are navigating a steep and unforgiving terrain.

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    iKhokha’s success story is notable as it challenges the archetype of the developer-led tech startup.

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    The initiative will back seed-stage startups in agriculture, energy and mobility.