UK Allocates £37.3 Million to Support Mobile Technology in Nigeria and Beyond

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The UK government has announced a significant funding boost of £37.3 million for the Mobile for Development Program, aimed at supporting countries like Nigeria in harnessing the power of mobile and digital technologies. This funding, announced by the UK’s Development Minister, Andrew Mitchell, during the 2024 Mobile World Congress, is set to benefit over 110 million people, with a focus on women and girls, climate change mitigation, and scaling up innovative solutions.

The Mobile for Development Program, funded by the UK in partnership with GSMA and the private sector, has already impacted over 100 million people worldwide. The new funding aims to expand this impact, particularly targeting 60 million women. Mitchell highlighted the program’s potential to revolutionize lives by addressing climate change, creating jobs, and increasing opportunities for women, aligning with the UN Global Goals.

One of the program’s success stories includes the scaling up of a digital hub in Pakistan, BaKhabar Kissan (BKK), which provides weather forecasting data to farmers. In Nigeria, the program is utilizing AI technology to offer real-time agricultural advice to farmers and providing pay-as-you-go solar-powered fridges.

The President of the GSMA Mobile for Development Foundation, John Giusti, praised the partnership with the UK government, highlighting their joint impact in improving the lives of over 127 million people. He emphasized the partnership’s focus on driving socio-economic and climate impact through digital innovation, particularly benefiting underserved populations.

At the Mobile World Congress, GSMA also announced the grantees for its Climate Resilience and Adaptation Fund, funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office. This fund aims to test and scale up new technology to combat climate change effects in Africa and Asia, including projects using AI-powered satellite imagery to increase farmers’ yields and reduce food waste through an online grocery platform.

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BF Borgers, an accounting firm owned by former US President Donald Trump, has been accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of engaging in widespread fraud and operating a “sham audit mill.” The SEC alleges that BF Borgers committed “deliberate and systemic failures,” including the fabrication of audit papers and false assurances to clients regarding compliance with accounting standards.

This fraudulent activity, described as “massive,” occurred between January 2021 and June 2023, impacting over 1,500 SEC filings and more than 500 public companies. As a consequence, the SEC has permanently barred BF Borgers from practicing as accountants before the agency and imposed a severe penalty, including a collective fine of $14 million against the firm and its owner, Benjamin Borgers.

In a statement, Gurbir Grewal, director of the SEC’s enforcement division, declared that Borgers and his “sham audit mill” have been permanently shut down. The SEC has notified public companies that engaged BF Borgers to seek new accounting firms.

Trump Media & Technology Group, chaired and majority-owned by Donald Trump, was among BF Borgers’ clients. While Trump Media may be the most high-profile client, BF Borgers served around 350 clients subject to SEC rules during the mentioned period. However, the SEC review only examined BF Borgers’ work for public companies, excluding its services to Trump Media when it was private.

Trump Media, despite its significant valuation on Wall Street exceeding $9 billion, generates limited revenue. Its social media platform, Truth Social, faces challenges, with a notable decline in average daily active US users on iOS and Android in April. Despite this, Donald Trump remains a prominent user on Truth Social.

In response to the SEC’s actions, a spokesperson for Trump Media expressed readiness to collaborate with new auditing partners in compliance with the SEC’s order. BF Borgers did not provide a comment on the allegations.

In summary, BF Borgers, owned by Donald Trump, faces severe consequences following accusations of fraud by the SEC. The firm’s practices, characterized as a “sham audit mill,” have led to permanent suspension and hefty fines. Trump Media, among BF Borgers’ clients, is navigating challenges despite its substantial valuation, particularly with its Truth Social platform experiencing a decline in user engagement.

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