19 Banks Secure CBN’s Regulatory Compliance as Recapitalisation Window Narrows

With the March 31, 2026, regulatory deadline looming, nineteen Nigerian banks have successfully fortified their capital…

FirstBank Meets CBN’s ₦500 Billion Regulatory Capital Requirement

First HoldCo Plc (“FirstHoldCo” or “the Group”) has announced that its commercial banking subsidiary, First Bank…

Starlink Gifts Users One Month Free Internet Access in Venezuela after US Strike

Elon Musk’s Starlink is offering free broadband internet service to users in Venezuela through Feb. 3, following…

PiggyVest Records N1.3 Trillion Payouts as User Base Hits Six Million in 2025

Nigeria’s leading digital wealth management firm, PiggyVest, has announced a record-breaking disbursement of N1.3 trillion to…

Banks Shut 229 Branches as POS Transactions Hit N223 Trillion

Nigeria’s banking landscape is undergoing a profound structural shift as Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) shuttered 229…

Banks’ Recapitalisation Raises GTCO, Zenith, UBA, 10 Others’ Market Cap to N16.14 Trillion in 2025

The market capitalisation of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), Zenith Bank Plc, United Bank for…

China Flags National Security Concerns Over Starlink Satellites

China has raised fresh concerns at the United Nations about the rapid growth in commercial internet…

Banks’ Bad Loans Spike after CBN Withdraws Forbearance

Nigeria’s banking sector recorded a rise in bad loans in 2025 after the Central Bank of…

No Automatic Bank Debits Under New Tax Laws – Taiwo Oyedele 

The chairman of the presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has said…

National Assembly Addresses Discrepancies in Gazetted Tax Acts

The National Assembly said it had taken steps to address public concerns over alleged discrepancies in…

Starlink to Lower Entire Satellite Orbit to 70km Closer to Earth in 2026

paceX has planned a massive reconfiguration of its Starlink satellite constellation, with plans to lower approximately…

Cybersecurity: NCC Releases A-Z Safety Guide to Combat Rising Digital Threats

In a proactive bid to fortify Nigeria’s digital space against an escalating wave of cyber-attacks, the…

Galaxy Backbone, NCC, NEPC Secure Top Spots in BPSR’s 2025 MDAs Website Performance Audit

The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has officially named Galaxy Backbone Limited, the Nigerian Communications…

CBN Raises N15 Trillion via Treasury Bills to Cover 2025 Budget Deficit

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) raised N15.3 trillion from the Nigerian treasury bills (NTBs) market…

FirstBank Introduces Exclusive 500-Seater Bleacher at Carnival Calabar & Festival 2025

FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has officially announced its sponsorship…

NCC Issues 45-Day Ultimatum for Regularisation of Telecom Shareholding Changes

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed all telecommunications licensees to regularise any unapproved changes in…

Resilio Africa: Google.org, CyberSafe to Protect 15m Public Records and 2m People Across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and SA in 3 Years 

CyberSafe Foundation, with funding support from Google.org will launch Resilio Africa, a 3-year cybersecurity resilience project…

Tim Akano Bags Two Alumni Awards 

Renowned entrepreneur, technologist, and philanthropist, Mr. Tim Akano, has been honoured with two Distinguished Alumnus Awards…

FirstCap Limited Acts as Joint Issuing House on Veritasi Homes & Properties Plc’s ₦30 Billion Bond Programme

FirstCap Limited, a premier investment banking business and a wholly owned subsidiary of FirstHoldCo Plc, acted…

Driving Inclusive Growth: WIRA Demo Day Empowers Women Entrepreneurs

The future of women-led enterprises in Nigeria took center stage on November 21, 2025, as the…

Sterling Bank, Water.org, Sterling One Foundation Empower WASH Entrepreneurs to Boost Clean Water Supply

For millions of Nigerians, access to clean water and safe sanitation is still a daily struggle,…

House of Rep Raises Alarm on Mismatches Between Gazetted Tax Laws and Versions Passed by NASS

…Suspected Foul Play A member of the House of Representatives, Abdulsamad Dasuki, raised concerns about what he described…

Everything You Need to Know About ‘Cycling Kano 2025’ This Saturday

The Kano State Government on Wednesday officially unveiled the Cycling Kano 2025 jersey ahead of the…

Polaris Bank Champions Girls’ Hygiene Awareness with Female Hygiene Essentials

Polaris Bank has continued its commitment to empowering the Nigerian girl-child through health education and essential…

Fidelity Bank Enhances Maternal and Child Healthcare Delivery at ESUTH

Fidelity Bank Plc has brought relief to indigent patients at the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital…

SHAKEUP: Tinubu Overhauls Oil & Gas Leadership as Farouk, Komolafe Resign Amid Corruption Allegations

In a major move sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s energy sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced…

PalmPay’s N400M Festive Surprise: Win Cash and Fully-Sponsored Trips This Season

PalmPay, Nigeria’s leading digital banking platform, has announced the launch of its N400 million festive rewards…

Anambra State Rolls Out SmartGov BETA, Simplifies Citizens Access to 31 Public Services

Anambra State has taken another decisive step in digital governance with the BETA launch of SmartGov…

Nigeria’s Telecom Sector Attracts $991 Million FDI

Nigeria’s telecommunication sector has attracted $991 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) over the past three…

Sterling Bank Champions Collective Action to Accelerate Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Transition

Sterling Bank Limited has brought together stakeholders in the renewable energy industry to explore ways to…

A Legislative Redo of an Executive Reform: The Sugar Tax Misstep

Prof. Godfrey Omojefe Nigeria’s fiscal architecture is in the midst of a deliberate, technically driven reset.…

Supreme Court Rules in Favour of Fidelity Bank in Sagecom Case

A five-member panel of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Lawal Garba, on Friday ruled in…

Polaris Bank and Evolve Charity Trust Reach 24,000 Students via Education Initiative

In a decisive move to bridge the educational gap in Nigeria, Polaris Bank, in collaboration with…

The Digital Renaissance: TD Africa Charts New Frontiers at 12th ‘Celebrating You’ Awards

On December 7, 2025, at Eko Hotels & Suites, the 12th edition of TD Africa’s “Celebrating…

Regulatory Risk: Dangote Challenges NMDPRA Leadership Over Accountability Concerns

Petrol Price War Turns Dirty, Dangote Calls for Probe of NMDPRA Chief Over Alleged $5m Swiss…

Anambra State Shines Again, Sweeps Four Awards at the 13th NCCIDE Meeting in Jos

Anambra State has reaffirmed its position as a national leader in digital innovation and governance by…

PalmPay’s MD Chika Nwosu Calls for Deeper Financial Inclusion at CeBIH Annual Conference 2025 

PalmPay, Nigeria’s leading digital banking platform, has renewed its commitment to deepening financial inclusion across the…