Government Confirms BNPL Regulation; But do Consumers Need More?

Calls for enhanced consumer protection against buy now, pay later (BNPL) products have been heard for years. As the government takes the first step towards this, what could the future now hold for BNPL? How else can we protect consumers? Tuesday 14 February saw the UK government publish draft legislation to bring BNPL products into […]
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Nigerian Election 2023: What to Know

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Peter Obi Has Energized Nigeria’s Young Voters. Will They Turn Out for Him?

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Government Cracks Down on Crypto Industry With Flurry of Actions

State and federal agencies have levied fines, brought new cases and issued policy statements to rein in freewheeling practices in recent weeks.Read More