Ghana
Ghana: Databank projects 150bps BoG policy rate cut to 12.5% in September
The Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) could reduce the policy rate by 150 basis points to 12.5% at its September 2026 ...
Ghana
Ghana: GRA says customs modernisation lifts monthly revenue from $350m to $450m without new taxes
Ghana’s tax and customs modernisation programme has increased revenue mobilisation without the introduction of new taxes or increases in existing tax rates, the ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: FG begins review of withholding, digital and cross-border tax rules
The Federal Government has commenced a review of withholding tax, digital taxation and tax rules affecting cross-border businesses as part of efforts to ...
Regulatory
Global: Revolut secures Colombian banking licence and applies for Swiss approval
UK-based fintech company Revolut is expanding its international banking footprint after obtaining a banking licence in Colombia and submitting an application for a ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Minister reiterates FG’s push for nationwide fibre expansion
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s plans to expand digital connectivity across Nigeria through ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CAC calls for unified beneficial ownership registers to tackle illicit finance
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has called for the harmonisation and centralisation of Nigeria’s beneficial ownership registers to strengthen efforts against illicit financial ...
Kenya
Kenya High Court nullifies Vodacom’s $1.5bn acquisition of Safaricom stake
Kenya’s High Court has nullified Vodacom Group’s acquisition of a 15% government stake in Safaricom, placing a KES 204.3 billion ($1.58 billion) transaction ...
Regulatory
Global: FCA issues guidance on laws underpinning the UK’s future cryptoasset regime
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published new guidance to help cryptoasset firms understand how the legislation supporting the country’s future cryptoasset ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NITDA seeks more investment in Nigeria’s data centre infrastructure
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is calling for increased investment in Nigeria’s data centre infrastructure as the country’s expanding digital economy ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NCC pushes digital inclusion for persons with disabilities
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in partnership with CBM International Nigeria, has called for stronger efforts to ensure persons with disabilities are fully ...
