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Fintech as the driver for growth in Africa’s banking sector
By Ogechi Onuoha (Associate), Taiwo Peregrino (Associate), and Ufuoma Isiavwe (Associate), Olajide Oyewole LLP, DLA Piper Africa member firm in Nigeria
According to the 2017 Global Findex Database,1 about 1.7 billion adults...
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Control Risks and Oxford Economics Africa launch the 2024 Africa Risk-Reward...
The report is released at a time when Africa is experiencing a significant generational shift in politics, increased continental connectivity, and the rapid emergence...
Welcoming Greenwashing Claims to South African Shores
Introduction
There has been a significant increase in global climate-washing and green-washing cases against companies in the past few years. Given this, it was to...
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Funding infrastructure development essential for inclusive growth in Africa
The World Economic Forum for Africa, currently taking place in Cape Town, South Africa focuses on the theme of shaping inclusive growth and shared...
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Access to energy is development key
By Chris Knight, The European Investment Bank
In Africa energy access is key to development. Now Africans can replace their dirty diesel generators with solar...
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The role of open banking in the Nigerian financial system
By Efeomo Olotu, Demola Makinwa and Jumoke Oyesanya, George Etomi & Partners
With the ever-evolving climate of the financial industry driven by rapid advances in...
Under African skies – The liberalisation of civil aviation in Africa
Summary
With a population of over 1 billion people and a landmass larger than the combined areas of the USA, India and China, Africa presents...
Amendments to the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Act 2017
By Peter Kasanda, Tenda Msinjili, Michaela Maranda and Jasper Dymoke, Clyde & Co LLP -
In this update, we review the amendments to the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Act 2017 (the...
The Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Financial Technology (Fintech) in Nigeria
By Efeomo Olotu, Partner, Feyisayi Lari-Williams, Consulting Associate, Demola Makinwa
Associate, Martins Okoli NYSC Associate, George Etomi & Partners
Introduction
The rise in technology development, coupled with...
The impact of Brexit on South Africa and Africa
By Morne van der Merwe, Managing Partner and Head of the Corporate/M&A Practice, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg
Countries in Africa are preparing for the reality that...
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Employment law considerations during mergers
By Ebele Ikpeoyi , Associate at Bloomfield Law, Lagos, Nigeria
Introduction
Mergers are one way in which companies can increase their revenue and expand their business....