Nigeria
Nigeria: NCC Strengthens Telecom Regulations to Enhance Data Protection and Internet Safety
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a major review of key regulatory frameworksgoverning the nation’s telecommunications industry, aimed at tightening data protection, ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Edun Pledges Review of Capital Gains Tax to Strengthen Investor Confidence and Economic Growth
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to review provisions of ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NDIC Reiterates Two-Week Deadline for Banks to Resolve Customer Complaints
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reaffirmed its directive requiring all deposit money banks to resolve customer complaints within two weeks, emphasizing ...
Regulatory
Global: IOSCO Warns of Legal and Regulatory Risks in Emerging Tokenisation Market
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has released a new report highlighting the risks and regulatory challenges associated with the growing tokenisation ...
Kenya
Kenya: KRA Plans to Introduce a New Automated Digital System to Validate Tax Returns
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is rolling out a new automated digital system to validate tax returns starting January 1, 2026. This system ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: LCFE, PENCOM Forge Path for Pension Fund Investments in Gold-backed Securities
The Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE), and National Pension Commission (PenCom), have announced plans to explore strategies for expanding investment opportunities in gold-backed securities through Nigeria’s ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: ALTON Calls for Clearer Regulatory Boundaries in Nigeria’s Digital Economy Bill
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has urged the National Assembly to ensure clarity, collaboration, and regulatory harmony in the ...
Regulatory
Global: Bank of England opens consultation on stablecoin regulations
The Bank of England has published a consultation paper (CP) setting out its proposed regulatory regime for sterling-denominated systemic stablecoins, including a cap ...
Regulatory
Global: European Firms Warn of Stronger Economic Strain from US Tariffs by 2026
European businesses are preparing for a significantly sharper economic impact from U.S. tariffs and broader trade tensions in 2026, according to a new ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Laws strengthen bank-failure prosecution, says NDIC boss
The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, Mr Thompson Sunday, has stated that the new laws have strengthened the corporation’s ...