Africa
Africa: Telcos Face Revenue Challenges
5G is set to revolutionize the telecommunications industry with its promise of unparalleled speed, reliability, and connectivity. By 2030, it is projected that ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NITDA DG Launches Committee for Nigeria Startup Act Implementation
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated a Startup Labelling Committee to spearhead the implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA). ...
Regulatory
Global: Turkish Regulatory Probe Targets Apple’s Payment Practices
Turkey has become the latest country to scrutinize Apple’s App Store payment policies. The Turkish Competition Authority has initiated an investigation into Apple’s ...
Regulatory
Global: Australia Introduces New BNPL Regulations
Australia is set to introduce new legislation requiring buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers to conduct basic credit checks on new customers, as ...
Regulatory
Nigeria: NDIC to Begin Refunds to Heritage Bank Customers Next Week
The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) announced that it will start refunding depositors of Heritage Bank within the next week. This development follows ...
Nigeria
Nigeria Defends Prosecution of Binance Executive Amid US Law
The Nigerian Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, asserted that the trial of Binance and its executive, Tigran Gambaryan, for illegal cryptocurrency trading in ...
Regulatory
Global: Swedish Proposal Challenges AI Act’s Limits on Live Public Facial Recognition
In a move stirring debate over privacy and civil liberties, Swedish police are considering the deployment of cameras equipped with real-time facial recognition ...
Regulatory
Nepal’s Digital Identity Transformation Faces Challenges
Nepal is undergoing a transformative journey to develop a comprehensive digital identity system, aimed at overhauling governance, improving service provision, and driving economic ...
Regulatory
Global: CFPB Seeks Consumer and Small Business Input on Open Banking Standards
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has initiated a process to establish data sharing and technical standards for open banking, inviting a wide ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Refutes Rumors of License Revocations for Unity, Polaris, and Keystone Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted reports alleging plans to revoke the licenses of Unity Bank, Keystone Bank, and Polaris Bank. ...