Regulatory
Rwanda Reaches 38% Internet Penetration as Affordability Emerges as Key Barrier to Universal Access
Rwanda has achieved 38% internet penetration as of mid-2025, aligning with the African continent’s average, according to the latest data from the International ...
Africa
Africa: Fincra Secures Tanzanian Licence, Strengthens Presence in East Africa
In a major boost to its pan-African growth strategy, Lagos-based fintech company Fincra has obtained regulatory approval from the Bank of Tanzania to ...
News
Nigeria: Fitch, GCR Upgrade Wema Bank Ratings, Reflecting Positive and Stable Outlook
In a move that underscores Wema Bank’s growing financial strength and long-term viability, global and regional credit rating agencies Fitch Ratings and GCR ...
News
Nigeria: NCC, Stakeholders Forge Alliance to Tackle Rural Connectivity Gaps
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) and key institutional partners, has taken a strategic step ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Affordability, Overregulation Challenge Tinubu’s Digital Economy Agenda
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration crosses the midterm milestone, analysts have rated the government’s performance in the digital economy and technology development ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NCC Confirms New USSD Billing Policy, Mandates End-User Charging via Airtime
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has formally introduced a new billing framework for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) transactions, transitioning to an End ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Refutes Claims of Extended Deadline for BDC Recapitalisation
ABUJA — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially denied reports suggesting that the deadline for the recapitalisation of Bureau De Change ...
News
Uganda: MTN Uganda to Restructure Mobile Money Unit into Standalone Fintech Firm
KAMPALA – In a significant move to unlock greater value from its digital financial services, MTN Uganda has announced plans to spin off ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC Orders Public Firms to Honour Pre-2020 Unclaimed Dividends
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria has issued a directive mandating all public companies and their registrars to cease treating unclaimed dividends ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Stakeholders Weigh In on Minister Tijani’s Push for New Blockchain Policy Despite Existing Framework
The recent announcement by Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, to develop a new National Blockchain Policy has ...