A new framework for IP-backed finance in Nigeria
Nigeria is taking steps to make intellectual property a more commercially usable financial asset. On 5 August 2026, the Federal Government unveiled a Comprehensive Framework for the Development of IP Commercialisation and Securitisation for the Creative Industry, developed through the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy with support from the Afreximbank project on improving IP protection in Nigeria. The framework seeks to establish mechanisms through which IP assets can support lending, investment and other financing transactions, particularly within Nigeria’s creative and digital economy. The initiative could strengthen the commercial value of copyright, trade marks and other IP assets by providing a framework for their valuation, commercialisation and use in financing.
Healthcare technology investment fund under consideration
Egypt is exploring the establishment of a dedicated investment fund for biotechnology, medical devices and digital health technologies. Discussions between the Ministry of Health and Gold Rock Venture...
September 15 2026
Track-and-trace measures target illicit goods
South Africa is stepping up cooperation between the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the National Consumer Commission (NCC) to combat illicit goods. The two authorities signed a Memorandum of ...
September 15 2026
Turning locally developed IP into battery-sector opportunities
South Africa is seeking to strengthen its position in the global electric mobility and battery value chains by supporting the development and commercialisation of locally developed technologies and in...
September 15 2026