Nigeria
Nigeria: Federal Government Launches National Broadband Alliance to Drive Digital Transformation
The Federal Government has announced the launch of the National Broadband Alliance (NBAN), a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s digital transformation and ...
Egypt
Egypt Dominates MENA Startup Funding in July 2024
In July 2024, Egypt emerged as the frontrunner in startup funding within the MENA region, securing the largest investment inflows. The country’s vibrant ...
Regulatory
South Africa’s New AI Framework Lays Groundwork for Tech Leadership
As South Africa advances its plans to become a leader in artificial intelligence (AI), the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has ...
Africa
Africa: Mastercard and Scale Partner to Accelerate Fintech Expansion in Africa and the Middle East
Mastercard has partnered with Scale, an issuer orchestration specialist, to streamline and accelerate market entry for fintech companies across Africa and the Middle ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NCC Updates SIM Registration and NIN Linkage Guidelines
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced an updated set of guidelines to enhance the processes for Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card registration ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC Pledges to Address N215 Billion in Unclaimed Dividends with Tech Solutions
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling the growing issue of unclaimed dividends, which have now reached N215 ...
Ghana
Ghana: Bank of Ghana Introduces Draft Regulations for Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has unveiled draft regulatory guidelines for digital assets, signaling a new phase of oversight following a thorough internal ...
News
South African Competition Commission Approves Octotel Acquisition
In March 2024, global investment firm Actis revealed plans to sell Octotel, its South African fibre network operator, to a consortium, contingent on ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: MPC Raises Concerns Over Fiscal Policies’ Impact on Inflation Control
Members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have voiced concerns that certain fiscal policies are undermining ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Senate Proposes N50 Million Fine for Unlicensed Insurance Firms
The Nigerian Senate has put forward a proposal for a N50 million fine or a two-year prison sentence, or both, for principal officers ...