Regulatory
Global: Trump’s Executive Order on ‘Woke AI’ May Redefine U.S. Tech Policy and Model Development
A new executive order signed by former U.S. President Donald Trump aims to bar “ideologically biased” artificial intelligence models—labeled as “woke AI”—from use ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Telcos Restore SIM Services Following NIMC’s Successful NINAuth Migration
Major telecommunications operators in Nigeria — MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9mobile — have resumed SIM registration services, including new activations, SIM swaps, and ...
Regulatory
Global: Afin bank gains full regulatory approval to serve uk’s underserved mortgage market
Afin Bank has secured full regulatory approval from the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to offer mortgages in ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC Champions Responsible Innovation, Eyes Quantum Leap for Nigeria’s Capital Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria is positioning itself at the forefront of technological advancement, with a commitment to enabling innovation ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Cardoso Reaffirms CBN’s Commitment to Single-Digit Inflation Target
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated its unwavering commitment to bringing inflation down to single digits, emphasizing that tight monetary policies ...
Regulatory
Global: Australia’s Central Bank Takes Cautious Stance on Interest Rate Cuts Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has opted for a cautious approach to monetary easing, choosing to hold interest rates steady in July ...
Regulatory
Global: FCA Proposes Reforms to Enhance Mortgage Flexibility and Consumer Access
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced a set of proposed reforms aimed at simplifying mortgage rules, with the goal of expanding ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NITDA DG Champions Citizen-Focused Legislation to Tackle Online Harms
Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has called for the enactment of a citizen-centric legal framework aimed ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: PenCom Warns Financial Institutions and Employers Against Interference in Pension Fund Choices
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has issued a stern warning to financial institutions and employers, cautioning them against any form of interference in ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: FIRS to Host National Conference Targeting Illicit Financial Flows
In a decisive move to curb the persistent revenue losses attributed to illicit financial flows (IFFs), the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is ...