Securities and Exchange Commission

Nigeria’s SEC cracks down on fintech fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission details how it is enforcing smart regulations to protect investors and ensure compliance in a fast-evolving sector.
Samuel Olomu
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Nigeria approves Quidax, Busha as crypto platforms

The two exchanges were approved under the Commission's Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme.
3:00
Jan 11, 2024

SAP to pay $100m in Africa fraud settlement

The software vendor agreed to a monetary penalty with US Securities and Exchange Commission, for violating Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in five African countries.
2:10
Jan 3, 2024

FBI charges Nigerian fintech founder with securities fraud

According to the FBI the founder of Nigerian founded Nasdaq-listed agri-fintech startup, Tingo, reported hundreds of millions of dollars in fictitious revenues and assets for three companies he controls.
1:40
Sep 14, 2023

Kenya’s Lipa Later gets US approval to raise funds

Lipa Later, a fintech platform, has received historic approval for public fundraising in the United States.
1:50
May 11, 2023

Nigeria approves blockchain policy to shore up economy

The Nigerian government has since directed relevant regulatory bodies to start work on developing regulatory instruments for deployment of the technology.
2:30
Jan 19, 2017

From citizens to banks, Nigeria's CBN warns on digital currencies

Financial regulator says virtual currencies are not legal tenders and users do so at their own risk.