Governance & Policy
Regulations, laws, directives and policies, that affect African startups, the financial sector, telecoms, cyber security, among others. It’s unpredictable nature either enables, stifles or is neutral on innovation
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The CBN has launched a pilot programme to help fintechs like Flutterwave and Paystack strengthen AML/CFT/CPF frameworks, including FATF Recommendations 15 and 16 for virtual asset compliance.
Nigeria has awarded ₦2.25 billion in equity-free grants to student startups, a move aimed at boosting early-stage innovation as venture funding declines and investor caution reshapes the ecosystem.
The NCC now requires telecom operators to compensate subscribers for poor service using airtime credits.
Africa already shapes global social media through participation, content, and creativity. The next step is structural: building platforms that capture value, amplify African narratives, and compete globally.
As Nigeria drafts its AI strategy, Ghana and South Africa offer critical lessons on what works and what doesn’t.
Nigeria may soon introduce age restrictions and stronger identity verification for social media users as the Federal Government explores ways to better protect children online.
Deepfake videos, cloned voices, and AI-generated result sheets. As Nigeria heads toward the 2027 election, experts say AI could transform political campaigning, and make it harder than ever to tell what’s real.
The GSI was built to kill bad loans, but is it killing due diligence? A Lagos High Court awarded ₦2m to a student in a loan recovery case against Fidelity Bank. Here’s what it tells us about the CBN’s GSI framework.
Nigeria’s DICON has signed a joint venture with Terra Industries to boost local defence production, marking a major step in Nigeria’s push for sovereign military capability.
A lawsuit before Nigeria’s Competition Tribunal alleges Chowdeck inflated menu prices without clear disclosure, raising broader questions about commissions, transparency and pricing in the food delivery industry.
If you are juggling a 9-5 and a side hustle, here’s how to file your taxes before the March 31 deadline.
Worldcoin has deleted all biometric data collected from Kenyans after a High Court ruled the project’s data practices unlawful.
Industry analysts already anticipate a number of mergers as smaller banks struggle to meet the new capital thresholds.
Egypt has scrapped the duty-free phone allowance for travelers, citing booming local manufacturing. The move, effective Wednesday, has sparked criticism from lawmakers concerned about its impact on expatriates.
Nigeria’s SEC has raised minimum capital requirements for fintechs, virtual asset providers, and fund managers, tightening oversight as it seeks to strengthen market stability and investor protection.
Experts share their concerns over a Nigerian High Court ruling in Femi Falana’s court case against Meta.
“The third party didn’t exist” – Femi Falana’s lawyer explains why Nigerian court ruled against Meta
Here’s why a Nigerian court held Meta responsible for a false video posted on Facebook about Femi Falana.
Nigeria moves to pass its first AI law, seeking to balance innovation with safeguards and position itself as a continental leader in regulating artificial intelligence.
USCIS officers must make life-changing decisions on permanent residence, work authorisation, and even future citizenship based on documents they can read with absolute confidence
CBN mandates dual connectivity for all PoS transactions, forcing banks and PSPs to link with NIBSS and UPSL within 30 days.
