Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC to Begin Mandatory ESG Reporting for Large Public Interest Firms in 2027
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to introduce mandatory Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting for large public interest entities ...
Regulatory
Global: UN Agency Launches Global Initiative to Strengthen Trust and Governance of AI Agents
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations’ specialised agency for digital technologies, has launched a new global initiative aimed at strengthening trust, ...
Regulatory
Global: European Parliament Approves Digital Euro Framework
The European Parliament has voted in favour of establishing a digital euro, marking a significant milestone in the European Union’s efforts to introduce ...
Regulatory
Global: ECB Directs Banks to Develop Action Plans Against AI-Driven Cyber Threats
The European Central Bank (ECB) has instructed major banks across the euro area to develop comprehensive action plans to strengthen their resilience against ...
Ghana
Ghana: GRA Uncovers Suspected Transit Fraud Involving Forged Trade Documents
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has uncovered a suspected cross-border transit fraud scheme involving forged trade documents, under-declared cargo, and possible identity fraud ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: FCCPC Investigates Meta, X and Other Digital Platforms Over Alleged Anti-Competitive Practices
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commenced an investigation into global technology companies, including Meta and X, over allegations of ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NAICOM Tasks NIA to Boost Insurance Penetration, Rebuild Public Trust
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has called on the newly inaugurated leadership of the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) to accelerate insurance penetration, strengthen ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC Broadens Crypto Regulatory Oversight with Seven New Digital Asset Firms
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has admitted seven digital asset companies into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP), reinforcing efforts to establish ...
Regulatory
Global: UK Regulator Reports Positive Impact of APP Fraud Reimbursement Policy
The UK Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has reported encouraging early results from its Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud reimbursement policy, saying the framework ...
Regulatory
Global: FCA Review Highlights AI’s Growing Impact on Retail Financial Services
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a landmark review examining how artificial intelligence (AI) is set to reshape retail financial services, ...
