Elon Musk has reignited controversy over South Africa’s telecommunications regulations, claiming they prevent his satellite internet company, Starlink, from operating in the country because he is not black. The SpaceX and Tesla chief made the comments in a post on X, arguing that Starlink has been unable to secure an Internet service provider licence under…
South Africa’s National Credit Regulator (NCR) has been hit by a cyberattack, with a ransomware group claiming it has stolen and published more than 42 gigabytes of sensitive data on the dark web. The ransomware-as-a-service group DragonForce says the leaked files include internal records belonging to the NCR — the statutory body responsible for regulating…
Getting your Tax Identification Number (TIN) in Nigeria is now easier than ever. You can register online for free in just a few minutes without visiting any tax office. In this guide, you’ll learn what a TIN is, why it is important, and how to register for your TIN online in Nigeria step by step….
If you are planning to travel abroad, apply for visa processing, study overseas, or complete international employment requirements, you will likely need a Police Character Certificate in Nigeria, also known as a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC). This guide provides a clear, step-by-step process on how to apply for your Nigerian Police Character Certificate online using…
OUAGADOUGOU, April 17, 2025 — The government of Burkina Faso has issued a sharp response to recent comments made by U.S. General Michael Langley, Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), during a Senate hearing earlier this month. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Burkinabè government called the general’s…
As of December 2024, the U.S. Department of State has placed 21 nations under its Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory, including seven African countries. This categorization highlights extreme risks such as armed conflict, terrorism, crime, and civil unrest, deeming these destinations unsafe for travelers. Understanding Travel Advisories The U.S. State Department issues travel advisories…
Reports of an impending tariff hike in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector have been firmly dismissed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The regulatory body described the claims, which suggested increases in call, SMS, and data charges starting January 2025, as baseless and misleading. A senior NCC official clarified on Sunday that the Commission operates under a…
Botswana’s new government is reassessing a landmark diamond agreement forged last year between outgoing President Mokgweetsi Masisi and De Beers, the global diamond giant. Under the deal, Botswana’s share of diamonds from the Debswana joint venture was set to increase gradually, reaching a 50% stake over the next decade. However, despite the promised economic benefits,…
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, a Federal High Court in Lagos sentenced a 41-year-old Canadian woman, Adrienne Munju, to 11 years in prison for importing 74 parcels of synthetic cannabis, known as ‘Canadian Loud,’ into Nigeria. The drugs, weighing 35.20 kilograms, were smuggled into the country through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The…
In a determined effort to sanitize Nigeria’s banking industry, Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has pledged to enforce stringent financial regulations. Speaking at the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria’s (CIBN) Annual Banking and Finance Conference, Olukoyede emphasized the need for strict adherence to regulatory standards to combat…