Ghana plans to require all registered businesses to use .gh domains for official websites, aiming to strengthen digital identity and oversight under the proposed Domain Name Registry Act.
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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 practical challenges are stark. It is often faster, and sometimes cheaper, for members of Africa’s tech ecosystem to meet in Lisbon or Paris than in another African capital.
CBN has revised its cash-related policies, scrapping deposit limits and setting new weekly withdrawal caps of ₦500k for individuals and ₦5m for companies. The new rules take effect Jan 1, 2026 as Nigeria continues its push toward a cash-lean, digital economy.
The era of playful banter and prize-led promos in financial ads is over. With its new circular, the CBN bans comparative claims and chance-based incentives. Here’s what it means for Nigeria’s financial marketing culture.
The CBN has issued draft guidelines tightening reporting, investigation and reimbursement rules for push payment fraud, requiring faster customer reporting and stricter timelines for banks.
NITDA has trained 3,600 teachers nationwide to boost digital literacy, equipping them as master-trainers for schools. The initiative expands Nigeria’s push to build a tech-ready workforce amid rising AI and digital-skills programmes across the country.
Nigeria’s payment infrastructure enters a new era with the NPS, an upgrade built for speed, security, innovation, and seamless global integration.
The EV bill wants more Nigerians to switch to electric vehicles, yet it overlooks critical market challenges.
Nigeria will launch two new startup funds via iDICE, boosting innovation amid economic challenges and growing competition.
New policies aim to modernise Nigeria’s IP system, expand digital trade under AfCFTA, and empower local innovators through stronger legal and financial frameworks.
Nigeria’s draft AI strategy is a starting point, and a strong one. But it cannot succeed unless it learns to speak our languages
With over 90% of gaming in countries like Uganda now online, regulators across Africa are tightening responsible gambling rules to protect players, ensure transparency, and boost investor confidence—making compliance key to licensing and long-term growth.
Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority is seeking policing powers in a proposed amendment, raising public concerns about potential government overreach.
Ghana’s proposed Domain Name Registry Act could make .gh domains mandatory for all businesses, with fines and sanctions for non-compliance.
Enugu’s digital push blends history and ambition—transforming from a coal city into a hub for tech, innovation, and human capital in Nigeria’s Southeast. Dive into the journey with government and the private sector
Many Nigerian freelancers and remote workers will start paying taxes for the first time in 2026 under the new Nigeria Tax Act. The law expands the tax net, requiring residents to declare and pay taxes on their worldwide income. Here’s all you need to know.
ChatGPT subscription price for Nigerians will now increase as OpenAI complies with VAT Act. Users will now include tax identification number to pay for the service.
CBN’s new agent banking rules, especially the exclusivity clause, could shrink agent flexibility, squeeze margins, and push Nigeria’s fintech sector toward consolidation.
The committee will work with regulators and security agencies to assess crypto and POS risks, aiming to balance financial innovation with consumer protection.
From April 2026, Nigerian POS agents can work with only one principal under new CBN rules aimed at enhancing security, fairness, and transparency in agent banking operations nationwide.
Meta is close to settling a $32.8m fine with Nigeria’s Data Protection Commission, after being accused of violating user privacy through behavioural ads on Facebook and Instagram.