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 ...
Regulatory
SA: PrimeXBT Secures FSCA License to Launch in South Africa
PrimeXBT, a prominent multi-asset trading platform, has successfully obtained a regulatory license from South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). This development marks ...
Africa
RegTech Africa to Celebrate 50 Trailblazing Women in RegTech at the WIRE 50 Event on International Women’s Day 2025
RegTech Africa is proud to announce the inaugural WIRE 50 Event, a prestigious celebration honouring 50 women driving innovation, leadership, and impact in ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: PenCom Targets Informal Sector with Revamped Micro Pension Plan
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has unveiled a series of transformative initiatives to expand the reach of its Micro Pension Plan (MPP) and ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Tax Breaks for Nigeria’s Lowest Earners as Fiscal Reforms Aim for Equity
In a landmark move to alleviate the financial burden on Nigeria’s lowest earners, Taiwo Oyedele, Chair of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Moniepoint Targets Commercial Banking License to Transform Nigeria’s Financial Sector
Moniepoint, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech unicorns, has set its sights on obtaining a commercial banking license from the Central Bank of Nigeria ...
Regulatory
Global: FSB Calls for Enhanced Oversight to Address AI Vulnerabilities
The Financial Stability Board (FSB), an international organization overseeing the global financial system, has emphasized the need for stricter regulatory oversight to manage ...
Regulatory
Global: Fintech Central to UK’s Financial Services Growth Strategy – Chancellor Reeves
In her inaugural Mansion House speech as Chancellor, Rachel Reeves announced plans to position fintech at the core of the UK’s financial services ...
Africa
Africa: Starlink Gains Approval to Enhance Chad’s Digital Connectivity with Satellite Internet
Starlink, a division of SpaceX, has received approval to launch its high-speed satellite Internet services in Chad, marking a significant step in strengthening ...
Nigeria
Nigeria’s CBN Strengthens Financial Inclusion Drive with Launch of We-Fi Code and Dashboard
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reinforced its commitment to advancing financial inclusion as a foundation for economic growth, unveiling the We-Fi ...