Nigeria
Nigeria: More Economic Reforms Likely After Bank Recapitalisation Success, SEC Says
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has indicated that the successful completion of Nigeria’s banking sector recapitalisation programme could pave the way for ...
Regulatory
Global: Push by Aave Labs Secures FCA Crypto Approval to Expand UK Operations
Push by Aave Labs has secured regulatory approval from the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), marking a major milestone in the company’s ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Telcos Report 5,934 Fibre Cuts in Q1 2026 as NCC Intensifies Critical Infrastructure Protection Drive
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector recorded 5,934 fibre cuts between January and March 2026, highlighting the growing vulnerability of the country’s digital infrastructure and reinforcing ...
Regulatory
South Africa Pushes AI Policy Rollout to 2027 After Citation Controversy
South Africa has postponed the rollout of its long-anticipated national artificial intelligence (AI) policy to January 2027 after withdrawing an earlier draft over ...
Ghana
Ghana: BoG Challenges GN Savings Licence Ruling at Supreme Court
The Bank of Ghana has reportedly filed an application before Ghana’s highest court, seeking to overturn a recent appellate ruling that restored the ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NAICOM Grants Nigeria’s First Partnering Insurtech Licence
The National Insurance Commission has issued an operational licence to CBI Partnering Insurtech Ltd, marking a major milestone as the first fully licensed ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Banks Raise Naira Card Spending Limits Abroad Amid Improved FX Liquidity
Nigerian Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) are increasingly expanding international spending limits on naira-denominated cards as improved foreign exchange (FX) liquidity strengthens confidence in ...
Ghana
Ghana: Bank of Ghana Suspends Planned Mobile Money Transfer Charge
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has directed Mobile Money Fintech Limited (MMFL) to suspend the rollout of its proposed 0.75 per cent charge ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NITDA Launches Committee to Drive Unified Sandbox Framework for Nigeria’s Digital Economy
As Nigeria’s technology ecosystem continues to evolve at a rapid pace, regulators are increasingly facing the challenge of keeping up with innovation across ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NIMC Strengthens Digital Public Infrastructure to Boost Service Delivery, Security
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to improve governance, strengthen national security, ...