Fintechs
20 Nov
Financial technology (fintech) firms have been asked to explore adaptive growth strategies for more development. This was the main discussion when Kora, a pan-African business payments infrastructure, hosted its inaugural Sundown Session, in Lagos.
27 May 2024
Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth has been projected to hit 3.25 per cent this year. According to Cowry Asset Management Limited, the
24 Mar 2024
There are increasing Fintechs adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies for content creation in Nigeria, a report by Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) has revealed.
6 Jan 2024
As the new year heralds, with high expectations for Africa’s ICT sector, a brand and marketing communications expert, Dipo Mohammed, has observed that despite the economic headwinds experienced in 2023 across sectors due to foreign exchange and inflationary patterns, the sector remains a strong platform largely through the efficacy of being a major change maker…
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Nigerian superstar Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid or Starboy, has once again proven his global influence by becoming the first African artist to surpass 8 billion streams on Spotify. This achievement, confirmed on December 31, 2024, solidifies his position as a trailblazer in the global music industry. The 34-year-old singer, who first gained international…
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A retired Justice, Taiwo Taiwo, has weighed in on the ongoing legal battles involving human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, asserting that libel should not be treated as a criminal offence. Justice Taiwo, a former Federal High Court judge, described libel as a personal matter that ought to remain within the realm of civil law.…
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The Director-General of the National Boundary Commission (NBC), Surv. Adamu Adaji, has reaffirmed the Commission’s unwavering commitment to fostering peaceful coexistence and promoting trans-border cooperation across Nigeria’s internal and international boundaries. In his New Year message addressed to staff members, border communities, and the Nigerian public, Adaji noted the Commission's progress in 2024 and outlined…
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In spite of the efforts of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to control the money supply through its tightening measures, the latest report from the apex bank shows that Nigeria’s Broad Money Supply (M2) soared by 51 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to reach ₦108.96 trillion in November 2024. The surge, according to the CBN,…
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Following his signing into law the state’s 2025 budget, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) on Thursday called on Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, to focus on addressing the challenges of rural neglect, infrastructure decay, and insecurity. While commending the governor’s progress on federal road projects, HURIWA expressed concern over the poor…
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Pastor Abel Damina, leader of Power City International and Abel Damina Ministries, has said that smoking and drinking are not sinful acts. Pastor Damina made this statement during his New Year’s Eve sermon, while also questioning the traditional interpretations of sin. “I’ve told you alcohol is not a sin. I’ve told you cigarettes are not…
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The Chairman of Owan East Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo State, Prince Aminu Okodo-Kadiri, on Thursday, said his purported impeachment and that of his deputy, Clement Ojebuovbo, is unconstitutional and illegal. The impeachment was initiated by councillors of the council's legislative arm over alleged misconduct against the duo. Okodo, who addressed journalists in Benin…
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has signed the ₦1.88 trillion 2025 budget into law. The Governor, at the signing ceremony in Government House Port Harcourt on Tuesday, said the only authentic House of Assembly in the state is the one led by Oko-Jumbo. The Governor maintained that budgets are usually presented to legal legislative members…
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It’s a new year and the financial steps taken now will eventually add up in a big way for you. We know that one of the things that drains up savings is groceries, and they are necessary evil. But groceries don’t have to drain your wallet every time! Can you save up on groceries? Yes!…
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The Commissioner of Police (CP), Kaduna State Command, Mr. Muhammad Rabiu, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the alleged assassination attempt on Sen. Usman Lawal (PDP, Kaduna-Central). The order of investigation is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, on Thursday in Kaduna. Hassan said, “The alleged assassination attempt on…