Global

The impact of coronavirus on vessel traffic and the International shipping industry

The shipping industry experienced major disruptions in Q1 of 2020 due to both the Coronavirus and the crude oil price crash. As major ...

By Regtech AfricaMay 3, 20200

Nigeria

FIRS Gives Deadline on Tax Interests, Penalties Waiver

Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is to waive interests accruable to debts as well as the related penalties for defaulting taxpayers if they ...

By Regtech AfricaMay 3, 20200

Africa

Catalyst Fund welcomes four African investors into its exclusive fintech fold

Catalyst Fund, the global inclusive fintech accelerator managed by BFA Global, today welcomed six leading fintech investment firms into its fold which already ...

By Regtech AfricaMay 3, 20200

Global

Amazon’s CEO tells investors ‘you may want to take a seat,’ as he explains why the company will spend ‘entirety’ of $4 billion profit

Jeff Bezos: ‘We are inspired by all the essential workers we see doing their jobs — nurses and doctors, grocery store cashiers, police ...

By Regtech AfricaMay 3, 20200

Kenya

Kenya mortgage laws review to pave the way for pension house loans

The pension industry regulator says mortgage loans regulations are undergoing a review to allow scheme members to use a slice of savings to ...

By Regtech AfricaMay 3, 20200

Kenya

Kenya Revenue Authority gets back powers to spy on tax evaders

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has regained powers to seek workers’ and businesses’ financial transactions from third parties like banks, mobile telephone firms ...

By Regtech AfricaMay 3, 20200

Kenya

Kenya financial regulator signals cheaper loans with benchmark rate cut

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has signalled commercial banks to cut the cost of loans amidst pandemic, after it lowered its benchmark ...

By Regtech AfricaMay 3, 20200

MBA Scholarship Program at Lagos Business School in Nigeria 2020

News

Leading through the Crisis- LBS host series of webinars, Assemble industry experts

With the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak has come increased global business and economic disruption and uncertainty. In this crisis management situation, companies are grappling ...

By Regtech AfricaMay 3, 20200

Nigeria

Interswitch Group Unveils Coordinated Interventions to stem Pandemic

Demonstrate commitment and effective leadership in the fight against pandemic. Commit to bold coordinated actions in response. The Interswitch Group, one of Africa’s ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 30, 20200

Africa

Africa’s 43% jump in COVID-19 cases in one week worries experts

With continent lacking adequate health services and testing capabilities, WHO warns of 300,000 deaths and the official says preparations are ‘an uphill battle’. ...

By Regtech AfricaApril 30, 20200