Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC raises capital thresholds for market operators
The Securities and Exchange Commission has officially raised the minimum capital requirements for all Capital Market Operators in a move designed to overhaul ...
Ghana
Ghana: GRA Mandates AI-Driven System for Import Clearance
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has directed the compulsory use of its Publican AI System for all import clearance and assessment processes, effective ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Recapitalised Banks Positioned to Power Nigeria’s $1tn Economy – Cardoso
Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Olayemi Cardoso has said Nigeria’s newly recapitalised banking sector is set to play a central role in the ...
Nigeria
Nigeria Seeks Long-Term Investment as Economic Reforms Strengthen Global Confidence
Nigeria’s Federal Government has reaffirmed that sustainable economic growth will depend on stronger collaboration with private investors, particularly those willing to commit long-term ...
Regulatory
Global: Bank of England Proposes New Liquidity Standards to Guard Against Bank Runs
The Bank of England has introduced new proposals aimed at strengthening banks’ resilience to sudden liquidity shocks, as rapid technological advancements continue to ...
Nigeria
Nigeria’s Capital Market to Adopt T+1 Settlement from May 29 – CSCS
The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) has announced that Nigeria’s capital market will transition to a T+1 settlement cycle effective May 29, in ...
Kenya
Kenya Seeks Public Input on Crypto Licensing Framework
Kenya has opened a public consultation process on draft regulations that will govern cryptocurrency and digital asset businesses, marking a key step toward ...
Kenya
Kenya Moves to Regulate High-Risk AI with Fines and Jail Terms
Kenya is proposing stricter regulation of artificial intelligence systems, with plans to criminalise the deployment of “high-risk” AI tools without prior government approval. ...
Ghana
Ghana Advances in Fiscal Transparency, IMF Calls for Further Improvements
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged Ghana’s progress in strengthening fiscal transparency, while noting that additional efforts are required to meet international ...
Nigeria
Nigeria moves to regulate $96b crypto market, protect investors
The rapid growth of cryptocurrency and digital assets in Nigeria has prompted regulators to strengthen oversight to protect investors and ensure transparency, according ...
