Nigeria
Nigeria: CIS Advocates for Advanced Technology in Bank Recapitalization Efforts
The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has emphasized the need for comprehensive adoption of technology at all stages of bank recapitalization. In a ...
Regulatory
Global: FCA Finds Gamification in Trading Apps Increases Risk-Taking Behavior
Research from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed that gamification features, such as push notifications and prize draws, in trading apps can ...
Regulatory
Global: Apple Accused of Violating EU Tech Regulations, Faces New Investigation
The European Union’s antitrust regulators have charged Apple with breaching the bloc’s technology rules, a move that could result in significant fines for ...
Nigeria
Nigeria Fintech Eyowo Regains Full Central Bank of Nigeria License
Nigerian fintech firm Eyowo has achieved a significant milestone with the full reinstatement of its license by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), ...
Regulatory
Global: EU Advances Digital Identity Wallet Testing
The European Union (EU) is progressing towards the implementation of its digital identity wallet. According to a recent announcement by the European Commission ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NIMC Denies Data Breach Allegations, Reassures Public of Data Security
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has firmly denied recent allegations of a data breach involving sensitive information about Nigerian citizens. Despite the ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Data Protection Act Essential for Nigeria’s Digital Economic Growth
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the national commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), highlighted the pivotal role of the Data Protection Act in ...
Regulatory
Global: Regulators Criticize Living Will Plans of Major U.S. Banks
On Friday, banking regulators revealed weaknesses in the resolution plans of four of the eight largest American banks. The Federal Reserve and the ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Paradigm Initiative Exposes Website Selling Nigerians’ Personal Data
Paradigm Initiative has uncovered a website illegally selling the personal data of Nigerians online. In a publication titled “Major Data Breach: Sensitive Government ...
Congo
DR Congo Biometric National ID Project Faces Cancellation Over Alleged Financial Irregularities
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s biometric national ID project is facing potential cancellation due to alleged financial irregularities. This development comes nearly a ...