On 3 May 2023, the Nigerian government approved a National Blockchain Policy for Nigeria ("Policy"). As the leading digital economy in Africa, Nigeria is the first in the continent to adopt...

On 1 May 2026, the Federal Executive Council (“FEC”) approved the establishment of a national aircraft leasing company in Nigeria through a private-sector special purpose...

The Nigeria Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has disclosed its intention to issue non-compliance notices to companies and organizations that have failed to comply with the...

Through Blockchain, digital assets were introduced to the world in 2009 with no central controlling authority. Very quickly, cryptocurrency transactions became popular in various parts ...

Agency banking in Nigeria is a system where banks and licensed financial institutions appoint individuals as agents to provide basic financial services...

On the 19th of October 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Startup Act (the Act). The Act is a significant legislation for the Nigerian technology and innovation ecosystem...

In a landmark move to streamline and modernize its immigration system, Nigeria has introduced a revolutionary policy enabling individuals to obtain immigration documents online.

Predictions has been published since 2001. Back in 2009 and 2010, we wrote about the launch of exciting new fourth-generation wireless networks called 4G (aka LTE).

Agentic commerce marks a structural shift in how payment transactions are initiated and executed. In this model, AI systems act on behalf of consumers to search, evaluate, and, in some cases...

In a circular dated 6th May 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released implementation guidance on the collection and remittance of the National Cybersecurity Levy ("the levy").

PUNUKA is delighted to share the Metaverse Guide, a guide that acknowledges the current gap in specific legislation tailored to the metaverse across most regions and countries. To address this, the guide provides a comprehensive overview of the existing digital regulatory frameworks that may impact the metaverse.

Financial Technology (FinTech), the technological innovation that continues to disrupt the financial services industry is on an upward trajectory and shows no signs of letting up.

The Comparative Guide to Blockchain 2020 provides an overview of some of the key points of law and practice in blockchain. It allows readers to compare regulatory environments...

Nigeria boasts a resilient tech foundation, so it's no surprise that Sam Altman, creator of OpenAI, said, "Nigeria has been the biggest adopter of Artificial Intelligence in Africa."

On 14th January 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (the "CBN") released the long-awaited final framework for regulatory sandbox operations in Nigeria (the "Framework").

An effective internal control system is crucial for modern businesses. Factors such as business growth, the complexity of activities, and the potential for errors and fraudulent transactions make it essential.

It is no news that we are in the age of rapid technological advancement, and artificial intelligence (AI) has become deeply integrated into various aspects of our lives...

Nigeria presents an interesting proposition for point-of-sale financings commonly referred to as Buy Now Pay Later financing.

A Switching and Processing License is one required by companies that engage in processing payments and routing of payment transactions between different financial institution...

On 16th January, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued Circular No. 26-1 on the Revised Minimum Capital Requirements...