Nigeria
Nigeria: NIMC Confirms Full Migration of Telecom Operators to Upgraded NIN Verification Platform
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced the successful migration of all telecommunications operators in Nigeria to its upgraded National Identification Number ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NCC Calls for Unified Legal and Governmental Collaboration to Drive Nigeria’s Digital Transformation
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for stronger collaboration between government institutions and the legal community to effectively drive Nigeria’s digital transformation ...
Regulatory
Global: Qatar Central Bank Approves Paywise (Dibsy) for Entry into Express Regulatory Sandbox
The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has approved Paywise LLC, operating as Dibsy, for participation in its Express Regulatory Sandbox—marking a strategic step forward ...
Regulatory
Global: Tensions Surface Between Bailey and Reeves Over Revolut Banking Licence Progress
A disagreement has reportedly emerged between UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey over the stalled progression of Revolut’s ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: FIRS Halts Issuance of Tax Exemption Certificates to Pioneer Firms, NGOs, and Others
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially discontinued the issuance of tax exemption certificates across all taxpayer categories, including pioneer status companies, ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CAC Set to Delist More Non-Compliant Companies
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has initiated a fresh round of company delistings as part of its ongoing efforts to enforce compliance with ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Banks, Insurers to Report Monthly Transactions Exceeding N25m to Tax Authorities
Beginning January 2026, banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions in Nigeria will be required to report monthly financial transactions exceeding N25 million ...
Regulatory
Global: Qatar Central Bank Clarifies Temporary ATM and POS Network Disruption
Doha, Qatar – The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has clarified that a temporary disruption in the National ATM and Point of Sale (POS) ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NIMC Warns Nigerians Against Selling NIN Data Amid Alarming Rise in Identity Misuse
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians, particularly young people, over the rising trend of individuals selling ...
Ghana
Ghana to License Crypto Platforms Amid $3 Billion Surge in Transactions
The Bank of Ghana is set to introduce a licensing regime for cryptocurrency platforms as part of a broader regulatory framework aimed at ...