Innovation
Nigeria: CBN Cautions Banks Against Illicit Capital in Recapitalisation Drive to Strengthen Financial Stability
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a strong advisory to deposit money banks, urging them to steer clear of illicit sources ...
Africa
Nigeria Gazettes AfCFTA Tariff Concessions, Reinforcing Commitment to Continental Trade Integration
In a landmark development aimed at enhancing regional integration and trade facilitation, Nigeria has officially gazetted its Provisional Schedule of Tariff Concessions (PSTCs) ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC Declares Unregistered Digital Trading Platforms Illegal Under ISA 2025
In a decisive move to strengthen regulatory compliance and enhance investor protection, Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially declared the operation ...
News
Nigeria: CBN Reforms Aim to Shield SMEs and Boost Economic Growth – Cardoso
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing economic reforms that protect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and enhance ...
News
Africa: Zimbabwe’s Mobile Phone Registration Proposal Raises Concerns Over Privacy and Digital Surveillance
Zimbabwe’s telecommunications regulator, the Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), is advancing a controversial proposal that would require every mobile phone, ...
Fintech
Kenya Approves Access Bank’s Acquisition of National Bank, Signaling Shift in Regional Financial Dynamics
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the National Treasury have formally approved the acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) by ...
News
Nigeria: FIRS Champions Tax Incentive Awareness to Empower Businesses and Drive Economic Growth
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing tax literacy among Nigerian business owners, farmers, and entrepreneurs by spotlighting ...
Kenya
U.S. Tech Investors Raise Red Flags Over Corruption, IP Gaps, and Digital Tax Risks in Nigeria and Kenya
Nigeria and Kenya—two of Africa’s leading technology hubs—are facing renewed scrutiny from U.S. tech investors over persistent governance and regulatory challenges that are ...
Fintech
Nigeria: Senate Committee Partners with Kuda to Boost Compliance and Transparency in Nigeria’s Financial Ecosystem
Nigeria’s financial system is grappling with major compliance challenges, underscored by the revelation of over ₦3.4 trillion in financial infractions across federal Ministries, ...
Fintech
Morocco sets the stage for Africa’s digital future ahead of continental launchpad event for innovation, AI and digital leadership in Marrakech
Rabat, Morocco – 9 April, 2025: Morocco will once again play a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s digital landscape. As the country continues ...