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BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 21, 2026

Inside Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle that elevated Oyedele as finance minister

President Bola Tinubu’s decision to reconfigure his economic management team has triggered one of the most consequential shifts in Nigeria’s fiscal leadership since the start of his administration, replacing Wale Edun with tax expert Taiwo Oyedele as minister of finance and coordinating minister...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 21, 2026

Like Uzoka-Anite, Tinubu’s latest cabinet reshuffle came without notice for Edun

In a move that has sent ripples through the corridors of power and the financial markets alike, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has fundamentally recalibrated the leadership of Nigeria’s economy. The departure of Wale Edun as minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy marks the most ...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 21, 2026

Nigeria’s top opposition parties await decisive Supreme Court ruling today

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are set for a decisive moment today as the Supreme Court delivers rulings on separate appeals arising from their internal leadership disputes. The judgements are expected to significantly shape the political landscape ahead...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 21, 2026

Explainer: What CBN’s new market rule means and why it matters

Nigeria’s central bank has once again rolled out a new policy aimed at boosting transparency, improving the pricing of money, reducing opacity, and aligning the country with global market standards.  At its core is the recently introduced Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate (NOFR), a reference rate...
TechAfrica News Apr 21, 2026

MTN South Africa Launches Digital Learning Centre in Eastern Cape School

MTN South Africa  has handed over a new multimedia centre at Mzikayise Dalasile Senior Secondary School in partnership with the Eastern Cape Department of Education, .........
TechAfrica News Apr 21, 2026

MTN Nigeria Strengthens Digital Leadership with Global IT Service Certification

MTN Nigeria  has achieved the ISO/IEC 20000 certification for IT Service Management, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering high-quality and reliable digital .........
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 21, 2026

Nigeria buys 61.7m US crude in 2 years -report

Nigeria imported about 61.7 million barrels of crude oil from the United States between January 2024 and January 2026, underscoring the country’s growing reliance on foreign feedstock to support domestic refining despite being a major oil producer. According to media reports, this is despite Niger...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 21, 2026

Nigeria exports 55.39m barrels amid Dangote crude shortage

Nigeria exported 55.39 million barrels of crude oil in the first two months of 2026, even as domestic refining operations, including the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, continue to face persistent crude supply constraints. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria shows exports stood at 31.31 million barrel...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 21, 2026

PVAC statement on Emzor Pharmaceuticals API project

The Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) welcomes investments that strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to produce essential health products locally and improve long-term medicine security. In that context, Emzor’s Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) project is re...
TechAfrica News Apr 21, 2026

Dash Microfinance Bank Launches Mobile App to Expand Digital Banking in Nigeria

Dash Microfinance Bank Limited  has rolled out a new mobile banking solution, the Dash App, in a move aimed at widening access to digital financial .........
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 21, 2026

Real Madrid consider €100m summer move for Victor Osimhen

Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a massive €100 million bid to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen in the upcoming summer transfer window as Los Blancos look to reinforce their attack. According to reports from Spanish outlet Fichajes, the Spanish giants are keen to recruit a world-class stri...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 21, 2026

The Only Nigerian Prince You Should Respond To: Vaseline Takes on Counterfeits With a Real One

Vaseline launches a new authentication tool that puts product authentication in consumers’ hands and partners Nigerian Prince Chris Okagbue to empower Nigerians to fight back against the fakes 9 April 2026, Lagos, Nigeria – For years, the phrase “Nigerian Prince” has been one of ...
TechAfrica News Apr 21, 2026

Kenya and Ethiopia Deepen Digital Corridor Ties Under Horn of Africa Gateway Project

Kenya and Ethiopia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional integration and digital connectivity under the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project (HoAGDP), following high-level .........
APO Group Promotes Loanette Boshoff to Chief People Officer
APO Group Africa Apr 21, 2026

APO Group Promotes Loanette Boshoff to Chief People Officer

APO Group (https://APO-opa.com), the pan-African communications consultancy integrating advisory, execution, and proprietary news distribution, has announced the promotion of Loanette Boshoff to Chief People Officer. As strategic communications advisors to top-tier clients, APO Group’s exceptional...
TechAfrica News Apr 21, 2026

Credit Direct, vivo Partner to Expand Smartphone Access with Flexible Payment Plans in Nigeria

Credit Direct,  Nigeria’s foremost embedded finance company, and vivo , a Chinese technology company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising a strategic partnership to .........
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