Liberia
Liberia Sets July 2025 Deadline for SIM Card Registration Linked to National ID Cards
Liberia has announced a July 2025 deadline for its nationwide SIM card registration initiative, which mandates linking SIM cards to national ID cards. ...
Kenya
Kenyan Lawmakers Renew Push for Safaricom and M-PESA Separation
Kenyan lawmakers are once again advocating for the separation of Safaricom’s telecom operations from its highly successful mobile money service, M-PESA. If passed, ...
Kenya
Kenya to Leverage AI and Machine Learning for Tax Evasion Detection
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to tackle tax evasion ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Financial System Stability and Safety of Depositors’ Funds
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured the public of its continued commitment to maintaining the stability of the country’s financial system ...
Regulatory
Africa: Burundi and Zambia Sign MoU for Underwater Fibre Connection to Boost Digital Infrastructure
Zambia and Burundi have entered into a strategic agreement to enhance digital communication by establishing an underwater fibre optic connection, further strengthening their ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Strengthens Oversight of Nigerian Banks Abroad with Foreign MoUs
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has bolstered its supervisory role over Nigerian banks operating internationally by signing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Smart Regulation Key to Financial Stability and Inclusive Growth, Says SEC DG
Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has emphasized that smart regulation is essential for driving inclusive growth and ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: PenCom Addresses Gaps in Online Enrolment Ahead of 2025 Retirement Exercise
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced its commitment to resolving challenges encountered during the online enrolment process for prospective federal retirees from ...
Regulatory
Global: ECB Official Advocates for Unified European Ledger to Enhance Digital Assets Market
Piero Cipollone, a member of the European Central Bank (ECB) executive board, has proposed the creation of a unified European ledger—a digital platform ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: OPay Unveils ‘Large Transaction Shield’ to Strengthen Financial Fraud Prevention
Leading fintech company OPay has introduced its latest security feature, the Large Transaction Shield, aimed at providing users with enhanced control and protection ...