The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked the Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST) to order the immediate freezing of bank accounts linked to Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) and 25 …
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OPay Wins Big at Tech Innovation Awards, Secures Fintech Company of the Year and Cybersecurity Honours
Nigeria’s fast-growing financial technology company, OPay, has recorded another major milestone after winning two top recognitions at the ninth Tech Innovation Awards. The company was named Fintech Company of the …
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Tech Experts Warn Against Rising Misuse of Monitoring Apps Across Nigeria
Tech experts have raised fresh concerns about the growing misuse of digital monitoring applications in Nigeria and across the African tech space. Many of these tools, which were originally created …
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BusinessCyber securityEconomyGOVERNMENTTaxationTechnology
Ogun Tax Chief Orders Strict Cybersecurity
The Executive Chairman of the Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS), Olugbenga Olaleye, has directed all directors, zonal controllers, tax office managers, and heads of units to ensure strict compliance …
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BusinessCyber securityFinanceGovernanceInnovationTechnology
GidiSync Hosts Cybersecurity Roundtable in Lagos
As cyberattacks continue to rise across sectors, GidiSync Solutions, a Nigerian cybersecurity firm, has brought together top industry leaders in Lagos to discuss practical ways to strengthen digital resilience while …
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Cyber securityDigital EconomyGovernanceHuman RightsKenyaLawRegulation
Kenya Expands Cybercrime Law, Raises Fears of Online Censorship
Kenya’s government has amended its cybercrime law to give itself sweeping powers to block websites and online platforms considered harmful, a move that has sparked growing concerns over freedom of …
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BankingConsumer ProtectionCyber securityFintechGhanaRegulation
Bank of Ghana, EOCO Shut Down 400 Illegal Online Lenders to Clean Up Digital Finance Sector
The Bank of Ghana (BoG), in partnership with the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Cyber Security Authority, has shut down more than 400 illegal online lending platforms …
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African EconomyCyber securityDigital TransformationEducationFintechForex TradingINVESTMENTMobile Apps
What makes an App the Best for Forex Trading in 2025?
The forex market is one of the busiest financial markets in the world, and traders need apps that will not fail when activity is at its highest. An app that …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentBusiness & MarketsCyber securityDevelopmentFraud Awareness
CCSLD Consulting Launches Fraud Prevention Training for Nigerian Banks
Consulting firm CCSLD has introduced a Banking Security and Fraud Prevention Training Programme in Lagos, extending its compliance and culture reorientation expertise from the oil and gas sector into Nigeria’s …
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CBN Directs Banks, Payment Service Firms to Route All Compliance Reports Through New Department
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks, Payment Service Banks, and Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) in the country to submit all compliance-related reports and correspondence to its Compliance …