Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Approves Unity-Providus Merger; SEC Review Pending
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the merger between Providus Bank and Unity Bank, marking a significant step in the consolidation ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NCC Urges Telcos to Simplify Tariffs and Promotional Offers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has instructed telecommunications operators to streamline their tariff plans, bundles, and promotional offers. This directive, announced on Monday ...
Regulatory
Global: FTC Proposes Settlements in Financial Education Services Case
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced proposed settlements in its case against the operators of Financial Education Services (FES), a credit repair ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Analyzing the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Recent Monetary Policy Adjustments
Central banks implement inflation targeting to stabilize economic growth and prices, adjusting monetary policy based on inflation rates. When inflation rises, central banks ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NAICOM Launches New Portal to Simplify Insurance Agents’ Licensing in Nigeria
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has introduced a new digital licensing portal designed to streamline and expedite the registration and renewal processes for ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NGX RegCo Advocates for Unified ESG Regulatory Framework in Nigeria
Olufemi Shobanjo, Chief Executive Officer of NGX Regulation, has underscored the necessity for a unified Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulatory body in ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NACCIMA Warns of Crisis as CBN Delays FX Forward Payments
Mr. Dele Oye, the National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), has raised alarms about ...
Regulatory
Botswana: Access Bank Reduces Stake in Botswana Subsidiary to Meet Regulatory Requirements
In a strategic move to comply with Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) regulations, Access Bank Plc has reduced its stake in its Botswana subsidiary. ...
Regulatory
Global: Google to Appeal Landmark Antitrust Ruling on Search Monopoly
Google has announced plans to appeal a recent ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Amit P. Mehta, which found the tech giant guilty ...
Regulatory
Global: Microsoft Labels OpenAI as Both ‘Strategic Partner’ and ‘Competition’ in SEC Filing
In a recent SEC filing, Microsoft has presented its relationship with OpenAI in a nuanced light, describing it as both a strategic partnership ...