Egypt Introduces Cloud Computing Services and Adopts a Regulatory Framework for Establishing Data Centres
The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has adopted the regulatory framework for establishing data centers and providing cloud computing services in Egypt.
Australian Federal High Court Becomes First to Recognise AI Inventorship
The Australian Federal Court has ruled that artificial intelligence (AI) systems can be inventors of patentable inventions in a landmark case.
DABUS: South Africa Grants Patent Recognising AI System as an Inventor
South Africa’s Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is the first patent office in the world to award a patent designating an AI – DABUS as the inventor.
Outspan Nigeria Limited Collaborates with Kano Dairy Co-operative Union to Inaugurate Two New Milk Collection Centres
Outspan Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Olam International Limited, has inaugurated two new milk collection centres in partnership with Kano Dairy Co-operative Union on August 7, 2021.
The Gambia Ratifies the Banjul Protocol on Marks
The Gambia deposited its Instrument of Ratification to the Banjul Protocol on Marks on 3 May 2021 and it took effect on 3 August 2021. This ratification allows for trademark applicants to designate The Gambia in any African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) trademark application under the Protocol.
Record Label Sues Bella Shmurda for Breach of Contract
One Word Global Records Limited has instituted a suit against Bella Shmurda for alleged breach of contract.
Nigeria’s E-Naira: CBN Set to Launch Digital Currency in October
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed its plans to launch a digital currency – e-Naira; this is coming after the Central Bank of Nigeria banned financial institutions in the country from dealing in or facilitating transactions in cryptocurrencies. Unlike decentralised cryptocurrencies, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are controlled by the issuing authorities.