Fintech
Nigeria’s SEC Halts New Crypto Licences Amid Extended Due Diligence Measures
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has paused the issuance of new provisional licences under its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP), citing the ...
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
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, ...
Innovation
Nigeria: Zinox Technologies and TETFUND Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Innovation and Renewable Energy in Nigeria’s Tertiary Institutions
In a landmark move to bolster technological transformation and sustainable development in Nigeria’s higher education sector, Zinox Technologies has partnered with the Tertiary ...
Fintech
Nigeria: Verve Scales Contactless Payment Acceptance to Accelerate Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
Verve, a leading digital payment brand, has broadened its contactless payment acceptance across Nigeria as part of its strategic push to enhance financial ...