Regulatory
Global: Controversial US Privacy Bill Rewritten Again, Path Forward Unclear
The American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 (APRA), originally introduced in April by Senate Commerce Committee Chair Sen. Maria Cantwell and House Energy ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Meta to Appeal $220M Fine Imposed by Nigerian Regulators Over Data Privacy Violations
Meta has announced its intention to appeal a $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for alleged ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Telecom Subscribers Urge NCC to Address Declining Service Quality Amid Tariff Hike Calls
Under the banners of the Association of Telephone, Cable TV, and Internet Subscribers of Nigeria (ATCIS-Nigeria) and the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC DG Calls for Enhanced Collaboration on ESG Initiatives
Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has called for increased collaboration among sector regulators, businesses, and stakeholders ...
Regulatory
Global: Kamala Harris on AI, Tech Regulation, and More
With President Joe Biden stepping out of the race, Vice President Kamala Harris may become the Democratic Party’s new nominee. Biden has given ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: United Capital Leads as Top Gainer on NGX for the Week
United Capital Plc emerged as the top gainer on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) for the week ending July 19, 2024, with its share ...
Regulatory
Global: China Cuts Key Interest Rates to Support Fragile Economy
China unexpectedly reduced several major short and long-term interest rates on Monday, marking its first comprehensive rate cut since August last year. This ...
Regulatory
Global: G20 Watchdog Warns of Vulnerabilities in Non-Banks, Calls for Reforms
The G20’s risk watchdog has highlighted significant vulnerabilities in the global financial system due to incomplete reforms in the non-bank sector, including money ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: MPC Faces Costly Policy Trade-offs Amid FX Crisis and Minimum Wage Implementation
As the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) convenes today for a two-day policy decision meeting, it faces ...
Regulatory
South African Banks Reduce ATMs Amid Digital Banking Surge
South African banks are shutting down ATMs as the adoption of digital banking continues to rise, with more customers transitioning to online and ...