1. Starting January 1, 2026, Nigeria will limit ATM withdrawals to $69 per person per day, $345 per week, and $3,450 per business account to encourage the adoption of digital payments.
2. Microsoft currently has over 117 million users in Africa.
1. Nigerian President Bolsonaro declared a nationwide security emergency and announced the recruitment of 20,000 additional police officers, bringing the total police force to 50,000.
2. Namibia's public utility company, NamPower, launched a tender for a 120 MW solar photovoltaic project, with a deadline of January 13, 2026. Namibia's current installed solar capacity is 377.8 MW.