Nigeria
Nigeria Sets New Standard on Data Protection—But What It Means for Startups and the Tech Ecosystem
A decade ago, few Nigerians paused to ask what happened to their personal data after filling out an online form or signing up ...
Regulatory
Global: Belgian Prosecutors Open Criminal Inquiry into Worldline Subsidiary Amid Payment Fraud Allegations
Shares in French payments giant Worldline slumped on Wednesday following revelations from a cross-border investigative report alleging the company facilitated suspicious transactions and ...
Ethopia
Ethiopia Officially Opens Banking Sector to Foreign Investors, Unlocking Regional Expansion Opportunities
In a landmark policy shift aimed at deepening financial sector reform and attracting foreign capital, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has officially ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NITDA Launches Digital Competence Framework to Curb Public Sector Brain Drain
In a strategic move to stem the tide of talent migration—popularly known as the ‘Japa syndrome’—the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has ...
Ethopia
Ethiopia Enforces Digital Payment Mandate Across Government Agencies to Accelerate Financial Inclusion
In a significant policy shift aimed at accelerating its digital economy agenda, Ethiopia has mandated that all government offices must accept electronic payments ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: PenCom Strengthens Strategy to Protect N24.11 Trillion Pension Assets Against Inflation and Economic Shocks
Amid heightened economic volatility, rising inflation, and eroding purchasing power of Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders, the National Pension Commission (PenCom) is moving ...
Regulatory
Global: Senate Banking Chair Targets September Deadline for Digital Asset Market Structure Bill
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is accelerating efforts to establish a clear regulatory framework for digital assets, with Committee Chair Senator Tim Scott ...
Regulatory
SA: Ramaphosa Backs Inclusive Digital Access Over Rigid BEE Compliance Amid Starlink Debate
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding internet access across South Africa, signalling support for a more flexible interpretation of ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Bridging Financial Inclusion Gaps Could Lift 700,000 Nigerians Out of Poverty – SEC DG
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has emphasized that narrowing the financial inclusion gender gap could ...
Cameroon
Cameroon: Flutterwave Secures Regulatory Approval to Expand Digital Payment Services in Cameroon
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has deepened its footprint in Central Africa with the official launch of fully licensed digital payment services ...
