Regulatory
Global: Bank of Japan maintains cautious optimism, flags risks from U.S. tariffs and wage uncertainty
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has maintained a cautiously positive outlook on the nation’s economy while warning that U.S. tariffs could dampen corporate ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Pension Funds Key to Bridging Nigeria’s Infrastructure Deficit — PenOp
The Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) has reaffirmed that pension funds remain critical to financing Nigeria’s vast infrastructure needs, describing the ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NAICOM Justifies Capital Requirements for Insurtechs, Says Rules Safeguard Innovation and Stability
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has defended its recently introduced minimum capital requirements for insurtech firms, describing the policy as a necessary measure ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Reaffirms Strength and Resilience of Nigeria’s Banking System
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed the resilience and stability of the nation’s banking system despite prevailing economic challenges, underscoring that ...
Regulatory
Global: Fed’s Miran Calls for Faster Rate Cuts, Emphasizes Shared Long-Term Goals with Other Officials
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran reiterated his call for an aggressive pace of interest rate cuts, arguing that monetary policy has become overly ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: FX Backlog Clearance and Transparency Drive Rise in External Reserves — CBN Governor
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has credited the recent growth in Nigeria’s external reserves to the clearance ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Meta, NDPC Move to Settle $32.8 Million Data Privacy Dispute Out of Court
Global tech giant Meta and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have agreed to resolve their $32.8 million data privacy dispute through an ...
Regulatory
Global: Fed’s John Williams Urges Central Banks to Brace for Uncertainty and Innovation
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams has cautioned that central banks must be prepared to navigate an era defined by ...
Kenya
Kenya Moves Closer to Crypto Regulation as VASP Bill Advances in Parliament
Kenya is edging towards comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation after its National Assembly approved the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill at the committee stage ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Clean Naira Notes, Highlights Currency and Economic Stability Efforts
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the circulation of clean Naira notes while urging Nigerians to treat ...
