Nigeria
Nigeria: Technology Crucial to Combating Corruption and Enhancing Government Efficiency -NITDA
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has emphasised that digital technology plays a critical role in ...
Regulatory
SA: Starlink’s Entry into South Africa Stirs Regulatory Debate Over BEE Compliance
Starlink’s bid to formally enter the South African market has encountered significant regulatory headwinds, as the country’s communications authority warns users against accessing ...
Regulatory
Global: SEC Dismisses Civil Enforcement Case Against Binance and Founder Changpeng Zhao
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally dismissed its civil enforcement action against Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, marking a ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Lawmakers Push for Comprehensive Reform of MOFI Act to Strengthen Financial Governance
The House of Representatives Committees on Finance and Public Assets have advocated for a comprehensive overhaul of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: FIRS Engages Industry Stakeholders to Refine E-Invoicing System for Enhanced Tax Compliance
In a strategic move to modernize tax administration and foster voluntary compliance, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has commenced stakeholder consultations on ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: PenCom Bars Pension Operators from Engaging Non-Compliant Vendors Without Valid Pension Clearance
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has issued a decisive directive to all Licensed Pension Fund Operators (LPFOs), comprising Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) and ...
Regulatory
Global: Australian Regulator Sues Former Blockchain Global Director Over ACX Exchange Collapse
Australia’s financial watchdog, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), has initiated civil proceedings against Liang “Allan” Guo, the former director of Blockchain ...
Regulatory
Phillipines: SEC Revokes Digido’s License Over Unauthorised Branch Operations
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the financing license and corporate registration of Digido Finance Corp., the operator behind popular online ...
Regulatory
Global: U.S. Banking Groups Urge SEC to Repeal Cyber Incident Disclosure Mandate
A coalition of leading U.S. banking associations is urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to repeal its rule mandating the disclosure of ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NCC Mandates Telecom Operators to Notify Consumers of Network Outages and Offer Compensation
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a new directive requiring all licensed telecommunications operators in the country to publicly notify consumers of ...
