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

CcHUB's Bosun Tijani gets ministerial nomination for President Tinubu's cabinet

Emmanuel Paul

2 months ago

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Governance & Policy

Kaduna State bids to woo investors and innovators, as it becomes the first state to domesticate the Nigerian Startup Act

The Kaduna State government has signed a law domesticating the Nigeria Startup Act. But how effective will that be in driving the development of startups in the state?

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

1 month ago

Governance & Policy

Daunting tasks ahead as Bosun Tijani is confirmed minister of communications, innovation, and the digital economy

Bosun Tijani steps into a landmark role as Nigeria's Minister of Communications. From managing expectations from different parts of the tech industry to navigating bureaucratic red tape, his challenges are multifaceted.

Emmanuel Paul

1 month ago

Governance & Policy

Kobo360 Founder, Obi Ozor, joins Enugu State cabinet as Commissioner for Transport

Kobo 360 founder, Obi Ozor, has been sworn in as the Commissioner for Transport in Enugu state a week after Bosun Tijani was included in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's ministerial list.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 months ago

Governance & Policy

CcHUB's Bosun Tijani gets ministerial nomination for President Tinubu's cabinet

CcHUB's Bosun Tijani gets nominated as minister for President Tinubu's cabinet.

Emmanuel Paul

2 months ago

Governance & Policy

Senegalese communications minister announces a second Internet shutdown in 2023

Senegal has cut off Internet access in the country to curb the spread of "hateful social media messages" on social media.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 months ago

Governance & Policy

High Court indefinitely suspends Kenya's Finance Act 2023

A judge has suspended Kenya's Finance Act after some lawmakers filed a suit challenging its constitutionality.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

3 months ago

Governance & Policy

Investors believe floating the naira could drive venture capital investments in Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently announced it would be operating a floating exchange rate. In this article, we explore its potential impact on venture capital investments in the country.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

3 months ago

Governance & Policy

Uganda to provide Internet access to over 1.5 million refugees to help them develop digital skills

The Ugandan government has partnered with the World Bank to provide Internet access to Uganda's refugee communities. This collaboration will reportedly help over 1.5 million refugees improve their digital and employability skills.

Victoria Fakiya

3 months ago

Governance & Policy

Kenya’s telcos partner China’s mobile device dealer, Shenzhen, to launch locally assembled smartphones

Safaricom and Jamii Telecommunications have partnered with China’s mobile device dealer, Shenzhen, to support the establishment of a low-cost smartphone manufacturing facility in Kenya.

Victoria Fakiya

3 months ago

Governance & Policy

Somalia's Central Bank launches QR Code standard to drive cashless transactions

Somalia has taken one more step towards improving digital payments with the launch of a QR code standard.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

3 months ago

Governance & Policy

Kenyan payment services provider, Pesapal loses $1.65 million tax appeal

Pesapal's attempt to have a $1.65 million tax charge dismissed has failed after a Kenyan tribunal struck out its appeal.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

3 months ago

Governance & Policy

Nigerian banks and institutions fined over N200 million for data privacy violations

Several banks and institutions in Nigeria have paid over N200 million to the Federal Government as penalties for violating the data privacy of Nigerian citizens.

Staff Writer

3 months ago

Governance & Policy

Domiciliary account holders in Nigeria can now withdraw up to $10,000 daily

As part of ongoing reforms at the Central Bank of Nigeria, domiciliary account holders can now withdraw up to $10,000 daily.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

3 months ago

Governance & Policy

Naira float 2023: An economic leap or will Nigerians pay the price again?

We've seen explainers on the CBN's naira float, so it's time to start asking questions. The apex bank floated the naira in 2016, and it failed woefully. What happened then, and how's the 2023 iteration going to be different?

Emmanuel Paul

3 months ago

Governance & Policy

Nigeria's President signs Data Protection Bill 2023 into law. What it means for you

Every day, companies around the Internet collect data on Nigerians with little to no safety precautions. That is about to change as Nigeria's President signs a data protection bill into law. Here are some key highlights companies and individuals will find interesting.

Emmanuel Paul

3 months ago

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