Nigeria
Nigeria: NCC and CBN Collaborate to Resolve USSD Debt Dispute
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to address the protracted dispute between telecommunications operators and ...
Africa
As Fraud Tech becomes Cheaper, Identity Fraud Spikes across Africa
Driven by greater accessibility of ever-cheaper fraud technology, Fraud-as-a-Service is becoming a growing threat to African businesses, with identity fraud across the continent increasing at ...
Africa
Landmark Survey Reveals 86% of African Tech Founders Report Impact on Wellbeing—Yet 81% Enjoy the Journey
NAIROBI, Nov. 12, 2024—Flourish Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm with purpose, today published the first-ever, wide-scale survey of founder wellbeing in Africa, ...
News
Nigeria: ICPC Targets 1,500 Government Projects Worth ₦610 Billion for Compliance Tracking
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched the seventh phase of its “Constituency and Executive Project Tracking Exercise,” ...
Ghana
Ghana: CBG Pledges Cooperation with BoG to Address Forex Trading Suspension
Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) has affirmed its commitment to working closely with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to address the concerns that led ...
Ghana
Ghana: BoG Suspends Consolidated Bank Ghana’s Forex Trading License Over Regulatory Breaches
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced a one-month suspension of Consolidated Bank Ghana’s (CBG) Foreign Exchange Trading License, effective November 26, 2024. ...
Ghana
Ghana Restricts Pension Fund Offshore Investments Amid Currency Concerns
Ghana has imposed restrictions on private pension fund managers seeking to invest in offshore assets, citing concerns about potential pressure on the country’s ...
Regulatory
SA: New IT Risk Standard Takes Effect for South Africa’s Financial Sector
South Africa’s financial sector faces a transformative moment as the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the Prudential Authority implement the Joint Standard ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NITDA Seeks Public Input on New IT Regulations to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has invited stakeholders to review and provide input on several draft guidelines designed to regulate IT ...
News
Nigeria: MTN MoMo and EcoCash Collaboration Revolutionizes Remittances for Zimbabweans in South Africa
Zimbabweans living and working in South Africa now have a seamless way to send money home, thanks to a new partnership between MTN ...