Nigeria
Nigeria’s SEC Targets Unregulated Crypto Exchanges to Protect Investors
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to intensify its enforcement actions against unregulated cryptocurrency businesses, aiming to safeguard investors while fostering ...
Nigeria
Global: Klarna Bank Faces Criticism from FSA Over Money Laundering Risks
Klarna Bank has come under scrutiny from the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA) over alleged violations of several financial crime regulations. A redacted ...
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Nigeria: SEC Warns Against Capital Market Infractions, Focuses on Regulating Crypto Exchanges
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a stern warning to individuals and businesses engaging in activities that violate regulations within the ...
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Nigeria: CAC Warns PoS Operators of Shutdowns as Registration Deadline Passes
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has reiterated its commitment to enforcing the registration of Point of Sale (PoS) operators, warning that businesses that ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Approves $20,000 for Eligible BDCs at N1,580 Exchange Rate
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the allocation of $20,000 to each eligible Bureau de Change (BDC) operator at an exchange ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: PoS Operators Take Legal Action as Government Registration Deadline Passes
The Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN) has filed a lawsuit against the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) over its ...
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Nigeria: Stanbic IBTC Reports Record-Breaking N84.2bn Pre-Tax Profits in Q2 2024
Stanbic IBTC Holdings has posted its highest-ever quarterly pre-tax profits, amounting to N84.2 billion for the second quarter of 2024. This milestone marks ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: FRC Warns Against Misuse of Borrowing Proceeds
The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has issued a strong warning against the misapplication of funds obtained through borrowing, stressing the need for greater ...
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Nigeria: Leveraging Windfall Tax to Accelerate Nigeria’s Economic Diversification
Industry experts have highlighted the potential of Nigeria’s newly introduced windfall tax to diversify the economy, which has long been heavily dependent on ...
Nigeria
Nigeria Achieves 30% Progress on FATF Action Plan
Nigeria has made significant strides in meeting the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) requirements, having successfully completed 30% of its Action Plan. This ...
