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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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.
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.
