Nigeria
Nigeria: Oyedele Spells Out Tax ID Requirements for Bank Accounts
Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, has stepped in to clear up the confusion around Tax ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Oyedele highlights sub-national tax reform as key to economic sustainability
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has underscored the importance of transforming tax administration at the ...
Nigeria
African countries study Nigeria’s data protection ecosystem
At least eight African countries are currently studying Nigeria’s data protection ecosystem as they seek to strengthen their own regulatory frameworks and institutional ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: FIRS Confirms NIN Now Serves as Automatic Tax ID for Nigerians
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) now ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC Directs Capital Market Operators to Renew Registration from January 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed all capital market operators to renew their registrations between January 1 and January 31, 2026. ...
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Nigeria: How CBN is Driving e-Payment Modernisation to Strengthen Cybersecurity, Financial Stability
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under its Governor, Olayemi Cardoso recently extended the Payment System Vision roadmap to 2028, an ambitious commitment ...
Rwanda
Rwandan Fintech Startup Kayko has Raised $1.2 Million in Seed Funding Round
Rwandan fintech startup Kayko has raised $1.2 million in a seed funding round, and it’s a big deal for small businesses in Rwanda. ...
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Nigeria: NAICOM Reaffirms Commitment to Takaful Insurance Development
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has restated its commitment to advancing the growth and development of Takaful insurance in Nigeria. In a statement ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Companies to Retain Tax Holidays for Two Years Under New Tax Law
As Nigeria prepares to transition to a new tax regime effective January 2026, companies currently benefiting from pioneer status incentives (PSI) have been ...
News
Zambia Levels Up Digital Access with Airtel’s $107M Network Expansion
Zambia is really stepping up its game when it comes to getting everyone online, thanks to Airtel’s massive network expansion push. On December ...