The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has released new operational guidelines for Insurtech companies in Nigeria, in a move aimed at improving innovation, protecting consumers, and growing digital insurance in the …
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AFRICA NEWSBanking, Finance & InvestmentCryptocurrencyTechnology
Bank of Ghana Orders All Crypto Service Providers to Register
The Bank of Ghana has directed all operators in the cryptocurrency and virtual asset space—both local and foreign—to register with the central bank. This new move is aimed at maintaining …
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BusinessInnovationManufacturing & Consumer GoodsNigeriaTechnology
ARCON Vows to Intensify Regulation of Advertising Content Across Digital and Traditional Platforms
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has announced plans to step up its regulatory oversight of advertising content across traditional and digital platforms, in a move aimed at curbing …
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AfricaAFRICA NEWSBusiness and EconomyEconomyFinance & ServicesSouth Africa
High Court Slams JDG Trading’s Loan Insurance as Unreasonable to Social Grant Beneficiaries
JOHANNESBURG – The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has ruled that it is unreasonable and exploitative to offer insurance cover for disability and retrenchment to already disabled or unemployed social …
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AviationInternational RelationsKenyaNigeriaTravel & Tourism
Kenya Airways Seeks 7 Days to Resolve Gloria Incident
Kenya Airways has requested a seven-day period to address outstanding issues raised by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), following a controversial incident involving a Nigerian passenger, Gloria Omisore, and …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentFinance & ServicesNigeria
Parallex Bank Rewards 925 Customers in Grand Finale of ‘Save and Win’ Promo
Parallex Bank has ended the first season of its ‘Save and Win’ savings promo with a grand finale in Lagos, where a total of 925 customers were rewarded with different …
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ELECTRICITYEnergyGOVERNMENTNigeria
Enugu Regulator Orders MainPower to Refund 20,000 Customers Over April 2025 Overbilling
The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has directed MainPower Electricity Distribution Company (formerly Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC) to refund over 20,000 customers for wrongful billing in April 2025. …
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a strong warning to international airlines over the increasing number of complaints from passengers who are transported partway to their destinations only …
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BusinessEastern AfricaTANZANIATrade and Commerce
TÜV Rheinland Secures Fresh 3-Year PVOC Contract with Tanzania Bureau of Standards, Expands Reach
In a move set to boost trade facilitation and product standardisation across East Africa, German inspection and certification giant TÜV Rheinland has renewed its Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) contract …