Nigeria and South Africa are off the FATF grey list, and remittance fintechs just got a confidence boost
TechCabal - Oct 24, 2025
Nigeria and South Africa have exited the FATF grey list, potentially unlocking new remittance flows and foreign investment. The FATF's decision follows improvements in anti-money-laundering measures by both countries.
Nigerian passport fees hit ₦200,000 as FG implements second hike in a year
Bendada.com - Aug 28, 2025
NIS announces a fee increase for Nigerian passports effective September 1, 2025. The new rates are ₦100,000 for a 32-page passport and ₦200,000 for a 64-page passport.
Condia Insider: How Nigeria’s new tax law will affect you
Bendada.com - Jun 30, 2025
President Tinubu signed four major tax reform bills to overhaul Nigeria's tax system. The reforms include modernizing VAT with real-time e-invoicing and zero-rating essential goods.
BREAKING: CBEX Ponzi investment platform collapses, leaving investors $12 million poorer
Bendada.com - Apr 16, 2025
CBEX froze user accounts without warning, leading to protests in Ibadan and Lagos. Initial reports indicated investors lost up to ₦1.3 trillion, but independent analyses estimated losses between $6.1 million and $12 million.
“If you’re not registered with SEC, you’re illegal,” Nigerian govt to fintechs
Bendada.com - Apr 14, 2025
The SEC has charged all fintechs and cryptocurrency firms to register with the commission. President Bola Tinubu has signed the Investments and Securities Act 2024 into law, making its provisions enforceable.