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How Nigerian banks defied odds to raise N4.6trn in 2yrs
Nearly two decades after the 2004 recapitalisation that reshaped Nigeria’s banking sector and cut the number of banks from 89 to 25, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, signalled another round in November 2023. By March 2024, the policy was formalised, with a 24-month complian...
Three Tinubu ministers resign ahead of election directive
As the 2026 election season heats up, three ministers have resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s administration in anticipation of a strict presidential directive requiring politically ambitious appointees seeking governorship ambition to step down. Adelabu Adelabu, Minister of Power, was the late...
Nigeria’s women entrepreneurs eye expansion as skills, capital gap persists
Nigeria’s women entrepreneurs are increasingly ready to scale their businesses, but limited access to finance, governance skills and structured support systems continues to slow the transition from small ventures to lasting enterprises. Across Nigeria, women own roughly 40 percent to 50 percent of...
Women bankers drive financial inclusion, gender equity for global competitiveness
Women bankers and stakeholders in Nigeria’s financial sector have called for a decisive shift toward more inclusive systems, innovation-led growth, and greater gender equity, as women play an increasingly central role in shaping the future of finance. This was the focus of the 2026 Annual Women’...
Firms face stricter scrutiny as new tax law targets artificial transactions
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Wingu Africa Launches Cloud Exchange Platform in Ethiopia to Boost Local Digital Infrastructure
Wingu Africa  has announced the launch of its Wingu Cloud Exchange (WCX) in Ethiopia, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of secure, compliant, and .........
Osimhen hailed for commitment after surgery
Victor Osimhen has received praise from Galatasaray fans for his commitment to the club following a recent surgical procedure. The Nigerian striker sustained an arm injury during Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool at Anfield and underwent successful surgery last week. In a...
Africa Adopts Algiers Declaration to Strengthen Telecom Sovereignty and Connectivity
African ministers responsible for telecommunications, alongside key partners, have adopted the Algiers Declaration on African Telecommunications Sovereignty and Integrated Connectivity (2026–2030), marking a significant step .........
Foundation trains 23,000 schools in 5 yrs on green skills
The Foundation for a Better Environment (FABE) has in the last five years, trained over 23,000 students across 112 schools in Lagos and Ogun States on green skills to prepare young people for opportunities in the circular economy. Temitope Okunnu, founder of FABE, who spoke during the EcoSchoolsNG...
Nigeria moves to reform budgeting system to aid growth
The National Assembly has initiated moves to reform Nigeria’s budgeting system and has convened a high-level national policy dialogue to close persistent gaps between budget implementation and development plans, a move that’s expected to drive growth in Africa’s most peopled nation. Gb...
Ethiopia Forced to Cut Fuel Supply by Half
Following the footsteps of other countries, Ethiopia officiates fuel rationing by cutting its daily supply by more than half. Because of the delay of fuel supply due to the war between Israel, America and Iran, Ethiopia’s daily supply of white diesel has declined by half from 9.2 million liters to...
Telecom Namibia Gifts 30 Smartphones to Brave Gladiators Following Landmark COSAFA Win
Telecom Namibia  proudly handed over 30 smartphones to the senior women’s national football team, the Brave Gladiators, and its technical management in recognition of their .........
South Africa Reviews Digital Infrastructure Strategy to Accelerate Universal Broadband Access
The Development Bank of Southern Africa  , in partnership with the National Planning Commission,  convened a high-level panel discussion at the DBSA Campus aimed at .........
Orange Money Launches Mastercard in Sierra Leone with Zenith Bank and Mastercard Partnership
Orange  has announced the launch of the Orange Money Mastercard in Sierra Leone, developed in partnership with Zenith Bank Sierra Leone  and Mastercard,  in a .........
Nigeria Launches CLHEEAN App as UAE Models Inspire Digital Civic Engagement Push
The National Orientation Agency (NOA)  has launched the CLHEEAN Mobile App, a digital platform designed to enhance citizen engagement, improve access to government information, and .........
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