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NIN-SIM

Final Deadline for NIN-SIM Linkage Announced

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set a final deadline of September 14, 2024, for the mandatory linkage of National Identification Numbers (NINs) with Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs).  After this date, any SIM not linked to a valid NIN will…

SEC

Crypto Watchdog in Nigeria Embarks on Policy Fix

For the first time ever, two local exchanges, Quidax and Busha, received provisional licenses from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the industry regulator in Nigeria. The announcement puts an end to months of ambiguity surrounding the local government’s position…

Tanzania

Update: *Tanzania Blocks Access to X

Tanzania has reportedly blocked X amid political tensions going on in the country. This has sparked outrage and has forced citizens to use VPNs to gain access to the social media platform.  Tanzania Restricts Access To X This unique development…