Policy and Regulation
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Elon Musk Says Starlink Cannot Launch in South Africa Because he is Not Black
Elon Musk has reignited controversy over South Africa’s telecommunications regulations, claiming they prevent his satellite internet company, Starlink, from operating…
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South Africa’s Credit Regulator Hit by Cyberattack as Hackers Claim Major Data Leak
South Africa’s National Credit Regulator (NCR) has been hit by a cyberattack, with a ransomware group claiming it has stolen…
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How to Get Your TIN Online in Nigeria (Step-by-Step Guide)
Getting your Tax Identification Number (TIN) in Nigeria is now easier than ever. You can register online for free in…
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How to Get a Police Character Certificate in Nigeria (2026 Step-by-Step Guide)
If you are planning to travel abroad, apply for visa processing, study overseas, or complete international employment requirements, you will…
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Burkinabè Government Condemns U.S. General’s Claim That Burkina Faso’s Partnership with Russia Harms Citizens’ Interests
OUAGADOUGOU, April 17, 2025 — The government of Burkina Faso has issued a sharp response to recent comments made by…
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Seven African Nations on U.S. Govt’s “Do Not Travel” List
As of December 2024, the U.S. Department of State has placed 21 nations under its Level 4 “Do Not Travel”…
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NCC Debunks Tariff Hike Rumours, Assures Subscribers of Stability in Telecom Industry
Reports of an impending tariff hike in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector have been firmly dismissed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).…
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Botswana’s New Leadership Reconsiders Diamond Deal Amid Concerns Over Negotiations with De Beers
Botswana’s new government is reassessing a landmark diamond agreement forged last year between outgoing President Mokgweetsi Masisi and De Beers,…
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Canadian Woman Sentenced to 11 Years for Importing Cannabis into Nigeria
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, a Federal High Court in Lagos sentenced a 41-year-old Canadian woman, Adrienne Munju, to 11…
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EFCC Chairman Vows to Enforce Financial Regulations in Nigeria’s Banking Industry
In a determined effort to sanitize Nigeria’s banking industry, Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
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