Nigeria
NCC Moves to Overhaul Two-Decade-Old Telecoms Act to Tackle AI, 5G, and Cybersecurity Gaps
In a landmark move to realign Nigeria’s telecommunications regulatory landscape with global digital trends, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to ...
Innovation
Nigeria Seeks Stronger Trade and Tech Partnerships with Brazil to Boost Bilateral Investment
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for a revitalized economic alliance between Nigeria and Brazil, urging both countries ...
Innovation
Nigeria’s AGF Launches Joint Cybercrime Taskforce to Bolster National Cybersecurity and Regulatory Enforcement
In a decisive move to strengthen Nigeria’s digital security and enhance regulatory enforcement against cybercrime, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister ...
Fintech
Nigeria Set to Launch Open Banking Framework in August 2025, Pioneering Regulatory Innovation in Africa
Nigeria is poised to become the first African country to implement open banking, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially approved ...
Global
UK Introduces Draft Crypto Laws to Strengthen Regulatory Oversight and Investor Protection
In a significant step toward formalizing oversight of the digital assets industry, the UK government has released draft legislation aimed at bringing cryptocurrency ...
Global
FTC and Meta Clash in Antitrust Trial Over Monopoly Power in Social Media Ecosystem
The high-stakes antitrust trial between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Meta Platforms Inc. has intensified, with both sides locked in debate over ...
Fintech
Nigerian Crypto Firms Urged to Proceed with Caution as SEC Classifies Digital Assets as Securities Under ISA 2025
The regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies in Nigeria is undergoing a pivotal transformation. The newly updated Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 now formally ...
Africa
Africa Finance Corporation Appoints Ireti Samuel-Ogbu as Chair of the Board of Directors
In a decisive move reflecting its commitment to visionary leadership and institutional resilience, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has appointed Mrs. Ireti Samuel-Ogbu as ...
Fintech
Global: Mastercard Unveils 360-Degree Framework to Advance Stablecoin Payment Adoption
Mastercard is deepening its investment in digital assets by rolling out a comprehensive global framework aimed at integrating stablecoin payments into the traditional ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NDIC Disburses N46.6bn in Liquidation Dividends to Uninsured Depositors of Defunct Heritage Bank
In a significant move aimed at reinforcing depositor confidence and strengthening regulatory compliance within Nigeria’s banking sector, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) ...
