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FCCPC Restarts Digital Lending Oversight After Court Victory
The FCCPC has resumed enforcement of its digital lending regulations after a Lagos court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the commission's authority.
President Tinubu Issues Directive to Oversee Cryptocurrency and Virtual Assets
President Bola Tinubu has implemented a new executive order to coordinate the regulation of virtual assets in Nigeria, led by the CBN, SEC, and NRS to combat fraud and improve oversight.
President Tinubu Issues Executive Order for Virtual Asset Oversight and Forms Regulatory Council
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has introduced the Virtual Assets Coordination Executive Order 2026 and established a new regulatory council led by the CBN to curb digital fraud.
President Tinubu mandates unified regulation for virtual assets and launches new oversight council
President Tinubu has issued an executive order to unify the regulation of virtual assets in Nigeria by creating a specialized council to improve oversight and protect the digital economy.
Kano Hisbah prohibits commercial mobile film sharing at charging stations
Kano State's Hisbah Board has officially banned the commercial sharing of films at phone charging centers to protect minors from accessing inappropriate content.
Ofcom initiates probe into TikTok’s child age verification methods
Regulator Ofcom is investigating whether TikTok’s age inference technology effectively prevents children from using the platform and encountering harmful content.
UK government proposes midnight social media restrictions for older teenagers
The UK government is proposing a default midnight social media curfew and the removal of addictive features for 16 and 17-year-olds, though critics argue the opt-out nature of the restrictions undermines their potential impact.
European Union warns Meta over addictive platform design
The EU has warned Meta that Facebook and Instagram must move away from addictive design features or risk fines of up to 6% of its global annual revenue.
European Union demands Meta modify addictive features on Facebook and Instagram
The EU has warned Meta to address addictive design features on its platforms or face potential fines under the Digital Services Act.
Ofcom issues £630,000 penalty to porn site operator for age verification failures
Ofcom has fined the operator of the adult site Fapello £630,000 for failing to implement mandatory age verification checks and ignoring regulatory inquiries.