Business & Finance
Africa’s nuclear-free resolve highlights global disarmament divide
Unfair Burden or Wise Leadership? Continent's Ban Exposes Nuclear HypocrisyAfrica's nuclear weapons ban under the Treaty of Pelindaba raises profound...
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NURTW launch bold pension drive for 9 million workers
PenCom and NURTW partner for pension inclusion, targeting nine million transport workers with the Personal Pension Plan, daily contributions and...
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CBN orders banks, fintechs to disclose beneficial owners
CBN orders banks and fintechs to disclose beneficial owners, introduce data localisation, and tighten market structure rules in Nigeria’s payments...
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UK sanctions Nigerian firm, Pilot Finance, over alleged role in Russia’s shadow financial infrastructure
The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on Pilot Finance Limited, a Nigerian financial services company also known as Continental Global...
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Court orders Virgin Atlantic to pay passenger damages
Virgin Atlantic damages ruling sees a Lagos court award over $5,900 and N5m costs to a passenger denied boarding on...
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Mission 300 hits major milestone as 50 million Africans gain electricity access
Mission 300 electrification surge connects 50 million Africans to electricity, marking a major World Bank and AfDB power milestone The...
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George Ugbegua honoured as CEO of the Year for digital innovation at 2026 awards
George Ugbegua of Dashboard Innovations wins CEO of the Year award at Brand Handlers Summit 2026 for digital innovation and...
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Mobile users across Africa borrow $3.1bn in airtime credit, led by Nigeria
Mobile users across Africa borrowed $3.1bn in airtime credit in 2025, driven by Nigeria and rising telecom-linked lending demand Mobile...
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Nigerian banks earn N224.7bn from digital banking fees
Digital Banking fees generated N224.7bn for Nigerian banks in Q1 2026, driven by rising electronic payment and card usage Nigerian...
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Wema Bank awards ₦17.96m to 273 customers through 5 for 5 rewards in one month
Wema Bank rewards 273 customers with ₦17.96 million in the first month of its Season 5 5 for 5 Rewards...
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