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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A trusted data economy will not be built by selling what citizens submitted in good faith. It will be built by proving that Kenya can turn data into public value without turning citizens into raw material for revenue.
The Kenyan government is considering plans to make up to 1,000 anonymised datasets available for commercial use over the next five years.
Nigeria first proposed a digital postcode in 2009, then tried two partial fixes that didn’t stick. A pilot covering select states is finally set to launch this October.
The move is part of a broader regulatory push to strengthen oversight of the country’s fast-growing digital payments ecosystem.
As regulators, telecom operators, and technology providers battle over new lending rules, millions of Nigerians are caught in the middle. Here’s how the FCCPC’s lending reform turned airtime borrowing into a national controversy.
In this edition of After Hours, Abidemi Adetula shares how a confusing national conversation around taxation inspired him to build TaxInfo.
From prank videos and street interviews to viral skits, content creators are turning everyday people into content. But what rights do those individuals have when they are filmed without consent?
South Africa plans to amend its communications law to clear a path for Starlink’s entry, signaling a shift in broadband policy. The move could reshape competition, challenge incumbents, and mark a turning point in how Africa’s largest markets approach satellite internet.
Impostors have found a place on food delivery platforms and stricter measure have to be put in place to flush them out and rebuild consumer trust.
A clear guide to CBN regulations for loan apps in 2026, covering borrower rights, lender rules, licensing, and compliance requirements in Nigeria.
A guide to global income tax rules for remote tech workers in Nigeria in 2026, covering foreign income, residency, and double taxation rules.
Explore the Nigerian Tax Reform Acts 2026 and what small businesses need to know about tax changes, compliance, and new government regulations.
Breakdown of Nigeria’s new petrol tax and how it impacts ride-hailing drivers’ earnings, fuel costs, and everyday transport operations in 2026.
Once AI systems are deployed into a government workflow, the harder question is no longer whether it is compliant on paper, but whether the government can actually see it, control it, or stop it if conditions change.
Explore CBN Payments System Vision 2028 and how it aims to boost financial inclusion, digital payments, and fintech growth in Nigeria.
Meta has appealed a $25,000 ruling in Femi Falana’s privacy suit, disputing jurisdiction and liability, in a case that could shape how Nigerian courts hold global tech firms accountable for data rights.
The South East Development Commission is betting on startups, infrastructure, and private capital to grow the region into a $200 billion economy. However, execution, not ambition, will decide if it succeeds.
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.
