September 19, 2024
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Binance Sets Two Conditions Before ‘Registering’ Under Nigeria’s SEC Crypto Program

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The cryptocurrency trading platform Binance has outlined two conditions that must be met before it can consider registering under Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) special framework program for onboarding Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASPs), including crypto platforms. Binance’s position is in response to the regulatory frameworks set out for cryptocurrency platforms by Nigeria’s regulatory…

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FLASH: NCC Deploys Device Management System To Register All Mobile Phones In Nigeria

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced the Device Management System (NCC-DMS), a comprehensive Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) aimed at managing and regulating mobile devices accessing the country’s communication networks. The Commission in a new ‘Type Approval Business Rule 2024’ has, therefore, mandated all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in the country to connect to…

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Apple Announces iPhone 16 Pro And iPhone 16 Pro Max (Prices, Features)

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Apple today announced the iPhone 16 Pro and ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max—its latest flagship smartphones—featuring larger displays, an all-new Camera Control button, and the A18 Pro chip. The ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ has a 6.3-inch display, while the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ Max features a 6.9-inch display—the biggest iPhone display ever. The borders around the display are…

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FLASH: NCC Announces Final Date For NIN-SIM Linkage

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has mandated all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to finalize the mandatory verification and linkage of Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identity Numbers (NINs) by September 14, 2024. In an update released on Wednesday, the NCC highlighted the progress of the Federal Government’s 2020 policy aimed at linking NINs with…

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FLASH: WhatsApp May Exit Nigeria Over $220m Fine

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One week after Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission imposed a $220 million fine on WhatsApp for a data privacy breach, the Meta-owned company may suspend its operations in the country due to further regulatory demands. Sources close to the situation indicate that Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, is contemplating withdrawing certain services from Nigeria….

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