Regulatory
Global: California’s Landmark AI Safety Bill – A Game-Changer for the Tech Industry
California’s recent passage of a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) safety bill marks a significant shift in the AI landscape, with potential ripple effects ...
Regulatory
South African Regulator Probes Meta Over Election Transparency Dispute
The South African regulator has launched an investigation into Meta after a dispute arose over the company’s refusal to provide information related to ...
Regulatory
Uganda: NALA Secures Money Remittance License in Uganda Amid Flutterwave’s Market Expansion
NALA, a prominent fintech company, has obtained a money remittance license in Uganda, a significant step that opens up new opportunities for Ugandans ...
Regulatory
Nigeria: SEC Grants ‘Approval in Principle’ to Two Crypto Firms Under New Regulatory Program
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted “Approval-in-Principle” to two digital asset exchanges, Busha Digital Limited and Quidax Technologies Limited, allowing them ...
Regulatory
Global: BIS Warns Banks of Emerging Risks from Permissionless Blockchains
Permissionless blockchain networks, such as Ethereum, introduce several risks that banks are still grappling with, according to a recent paper published by the ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Over 30 Million Nigerians Now Have Credit Scores, Says CRC Credit Bureau
CRC Credit Bureau has announced a significant milestone: more than 30 million Nigerians now have credit scores in its database. This achievement underscores ...
Regulatory
Nigeria: NCC Sets Final Deadline for NIN-SIM Linkage as 153 Million SIMs are Linked
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set September 14, 2024, as the final deadline for the ongoing National Identity Number (NIN) and Subscriber ...
Nigeria
Nigerian Government to Enhance Global Market Access for MSMEs
The Federal Government of Nigeria is taking significant steps to broaden global market access for the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) ...
Kenya
Kenya: Safaricom Addresses Concerns Over Starlink Payment Cancellation Rumors
Safaricom recently clarified rumors regarding the cancellation of payments for Starlink services, addressing speculation that had circulated online. The telco had previously suggested ...
Regulatory
Global: Mastercard Launches Payment Passkeys in India to Combat Rising Online Fraud
Mastercard has introduced its Payment Passkey service in India, launching an initial pilot in collaboration with some of the country’s leading payment platforms ...
