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The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has issued a public notice (the Notice) on its intention to integrate the LASG-EBS Taxpayer Identification Digit (PID)

Do you know public Wi-Fi canexpose everything you do online?

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

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.

In early 2025, Nigeria's rapidly growing cryptocurrency sector reached a major turning point. After years of regulatory confusion and a well-known banking ban on crypto transactions, a new law changed everything. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Investments and Securities Act 2025 (ISA 2025) into law, officially recognizing digital assets and cryptocurrencies as securities. This landmark legislation replaces the previous 2007 statute and broadens the definition of "securities" in Section 3

The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step towards protecting the nation's information security framework with the enactment of the Designation and Protection...

In the digital age, corporate governance has undergone a significant transformation. The ever-expanding technological landscape, evolving stakeholder expectations...

The life of a startup revolves around evolution, the ability to pivot and adapt to the ever-changing technological landscape. This agility, while necessary for survival, is the perfect breeding ground...

On the 25th May 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a circular to financial institutions notifying them of the release of the Regulatory Framework for Non-Bank Acquiring in Nigeria (the "Framework").

It encompasses a wide range of techniques and methodologies aimed at uncovering, interpreting, and presenting digital evidence in a legally admissible manner.

Once upon a time, speed, data capacity and coverage were the forces customers used to decide which ISP they were going to patronize for Internet service; now security is fast becoming the next factor for success.

1. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in partnership with Meta Inc., has translated the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act) 2023 into Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba to improve nationwide accessibility and public awareness of data protection rights.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued an implementation guideline (hereafter referred to as "the Circular" or "the Guidance") to all commercial, merchant, non-interest and payment service banks...

The National Digital Economy and E - Governance Bill, 2024 (the "Bill") is a major step toward building a stronger and more unified digital economy in Nigeria.

Cloud is not the future or an emerging trend anymore—it is the present and is a critical tool for financial institutions to stay competitive in today's challenging business environment.

It appears remote working will be around for a long time; this also comes with its peculiar challenges.

There is presently no single legislation regulating Fintech in Nigeria.