Regulatory
Global: EU Publishes Rollout Schedule for AI Act
The European Union has released the final text of the Artificial Intelligence Act, detailing the key deadlines for compliance with the world’s first ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Central Bank of Nigeria Excludes Bureau De Change Operators from Latest Forex Sales
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has excluded Bureau De Change (BDC) operators from the latest tranche of foreign exchange sales to authorized ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: VIAVI VALOR and Telecom Infra Project Collaborate to Enhance Open RAN Testing Capabilities
Viavi Solutions Inc. and the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) have announced a strategic collaboration to enhance the testing capabilities of the VIAVI Automated ...
Nigeria
Nigeria Seeks Global Investors to Replace Aging Satellite, NIGCOMSAT-1R
As Nigeria’s NIGCOMSAT-1R satellite approaches the end of its 15-year operational life in 2026, the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has initiated a ...
Regulatory
Global: Hong Kong Flags 7 Unregulated Crypto Exchanges for Noncompliance
The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) has issued alerts against seven cryptocurrency trading platforms for operating illegally in the region ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Banks’ Credit to Private Sector Reaches N74tn in May – CBN
Nigerian banks’ loans and support for the private sector surged to approximately N74.31 trillion by the end of May 2024, according to data ...
Regulatory
South African Regulator to Monitor Activities of Social Media Financial Influencers
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa has announced plans to monitor the activities of social media financial influencers, commonly known ...
Ghana
Ghana: 51 Cybersecurity Firms Licensed in Ghana Amid Rising Data Breaches
In a move to strengthen Ghana’s cybersecurity landscape, 51 cybersecurity firms have been granted licenses in accordance with the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Stakeholders Advocate for Comprehensive Crypto Regulation in Nigeria
Stakeholders from various sectors have underscored the crucial role of crypto assets in the global financial system and have called for a comprehensive ...
Regulatory
Global: Advancements in Biometrics and Digital Identity Across the Globe
The convergence of biometrics in electronic devices and ID documents to support digital identity has been a major theme in recent news. Key ...