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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CAMA 2020: What benefits for startups and MSMEs? by Anthonia Udeh and Okoyomoh Peter for Tope Adebayo LLP (Techpoint Africa Publishing Partner).
The Securities and Exchange Commission recently released a statement on digital assets. In this piece, @philkingenyioma dives deep into what it might mean for the future of cryptocurrency regulation in Nigeria.
In yet another plan to boost e-learning, the Kenyan government and UNICEF will be co-funding a project to deepen Internet infrastructure and secure tablets for public school pupils in the country
Lagos state has adjusted its proposed ride-hailing regulations. There will now be a ₦20 flat fee for each trip and a 20% reduction in licence fee, but there are still questions on data and vehicle requirements
Inside Kenya’s recently released ICT policy, foreign tech companies looking to set up shop in Kenya would have to relinquish 30% ownership rights to Kenyan citizens. We explore the possible effects of this move.
Amendments to Nigeria’s company laws have been recently approved. Though they now contain several business-friendly provisions, given the country’s existing structures, SMEs and startups might face issues when they are implemented.
The Lagos State Government is set to enforce regulations on ride-hailing companies. Key highlights include a ₦25 million licence fee, state driver badge, and a vehicle not older than three years from its manufacture date.
Nigeria’s telecom regulator, NCC has ordered mobile network providers to agree with banks on a newly approved USSD charge. Though customers are excluded from paying, they might still end up bearing the brunt.
The Nigerian Senate recently confirmed the appointment of Professor Umar Garba Danbatta as Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC. We look back at his last five years in Nigeria’s telecom sector and what the future holds.
The Nigerian Government has approved the revised code by the NBC that limits the acquisition or airing of exclusive/original local content on online streaming platforms, and places fine for hate speech at $13,000
Ghana is currently allowing eligible persons to book election registration appointments online. As African electoral processes become a puzzle during the pandemic, we take a look at the role technology could play
Two months after a presidential appointment, the Upper House of Nigeria’s legislature has confirmed the re-appointment of Prof Umar Danbatta as head of the Nigerian communications commission
A steering committee has been appointed to drive the digital identification of Nigerians, but unresolved issues raise several questions about its relevance.
Based on a proposed change to its laws, Kenya wants to give its Apex bank the right to supervise digital lending apps. The aim is to limit the emerging predatory practices by several of these digital lenders
Techpoint Africa has met all requirements for the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) released by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). We outline the process here.
Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed, recently mandated foreign companies to pay an income tax as long as they get paid for services rendered in the country. Techpoint Africa legal and policy columnist, Enyioma Madubuike shares insights on the decision
Nigeria’s apex bank has released a regulatory sandbox framework for both new and existing fintech companies. With the proposal, new fintech products might have to be tested and approved before a full market launch.
Kenya’s revenue authority has set up a unit to track revenues from every digital transaction. With its economy under threat, it wants to track every online transaction in its quest for recovery.
The ECOWAS court has declared the Togolese Republic’s Internet shutdown of 2017 illegal. It has ordered the government to pay a $3400 fine, and enforce measures to protect the rights of its citizens.
Nigeria’s telecom regulator has unveiled its strategic plan for 2020 to 2024. As we discovered, it plans to facilitate emerging technologies and regulate OTT services like Facebook, WhatsApp, and others
