African Telescope Appoints 4 Scholars to Editorial Board
African Telescope Newspaper appoints scholars from Kenya, Ghana, Cameroon & Nigeria to its Editorial Board to strengthen Africa-focused journalism. Read about their expertise.
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Blord Explains Hiring Bias: Women Handle Money Better
Nigerian businessman Blord opens up on his controversial hiring preference for women, citing societal pressure on men as a key factor. He also reveals paying over ₦1.1 billion in salaries in 2025. Read the full story and reactions.
CBN Reforms End Festive Cash Scarcity in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria's strategic reforms, led by Governor Olayemi Cardoso, have successfully eliminated cash scarcity during the 2025 festive season. Learn how new regulations and digital initiatives are transforming Nigeria's financial landscape.
Modern POS Systems Drive Nigerian Retail Sales
Discover how modern POS systems help Nigerian retailers increase sales, improve customer experience, and build loyalty through seamless digital payments and data insights. Act now to upgrade your retail operations.
Touadera re-elected as Central African Republic president
Faustin-Archange Touadera secures a third term as CAR president with over 76% of votes. Opposition decries election as a sham. Read the full details and analysis.
Flutterwave Buys Mono to Boost Open Banking
Flutterwave has acquired open banking pioneer Mono. The deal aims to build a connected financial system for Africa, enhancing payments, data access, and security. Discover the future of fintech.
CBN Reforms End Festive Season Cash Scarcity
The Central Bank of Nigeria's committee, led by Governor Olayemi Cardoso, implemented holistic reforms ensuring seamless cash flow during the 2025 festive season, marking a historic shift from perennial shortages.
Naira Gains 7.14% as CBN Injects $7.5 Billion in 2025
The Central Bank of Nigeria spent $7.53 billion to stabilise the naira in 2025, leading to a 7.14% annual gain and a historic balance of payments surplus. Discover the full story.
AI Will Reshape Cross-Border Payments in Africa, Says Fintech CEO
Omolade Samuel Oke, CEO of Internopay, details how AI and CBDCs will transform Africa's financial landscape, enabling seamless cross-border trade and true inclusion. Discover the future of fintech.
Bluebulb Wins Finance Excellence Award at 2025 PBN Awards
Bluebulb, a cross-border payments fintech, has won the Finance Excellence Award at the 2025 PBN Awards. The award recognises its work in removing barriers for African businesses in global trade. Read more about this achievement.
Nigeria records $4.6bn BoP surplus in Q3 2025
Nigeria's external sector strengthens as the CBN reports a $4.6 billion Balance of Payments surplus for Q3 2025, driven by trade gains and rising reserves. Read the full analysis.
NNPC Debt Waiver: Only Penalties Forgiven
Clarification emerges that NNPC's $1.42bn and N5.57tr debt waiver covered only interest and penalties, not core royalties. CHRICED slams the move as reckless and opaque.
Nigeria's Q3 Current Account Surplus Falls 41%
Nigeria's current account surplus dropped sharply to $3.42bn in Q3 2025, a 41% decline. Explore the CBN data on oil exports, remittances, and rising external obligations shaping the nation's balance of payments.
Kano Bans Cash Tax Payments from January 2026
Kano State will enforce digital-only tax payments from 2026 to curb revenue leakages. Experts urge public embrace of reforms for economic growth. Learn more.
Nigeria Deletes Terrorist Accounts on TikTok, Facebook, X
Nigeria's NCTC is collaborating with social media giants to delete accounts used by terrorists and bandits. The agency also exposes new ransom methods via POS operators. Read the full report.
BitMARTe E-commerce Platform Launches in Nigeria
BitMARTe, a new e-commerce platform, launches in Nigeria to tackle delayed fulfillment and payment insecurity. Discover its unique features and leadership team.
Kidnappers collect ₦2.57bn ransom in one year
A new report exposes that kidnappers in Nigeria collected a staggering ₦2.57 billion in ransom from July 2024 to June 2025, with the Northwest as the epicentre. Discover the shocking scale of this criminal enterprise.
FG Orders Road Contractors to Stay on Site for Christmas
Works Minister David Umahi directs contractors on major highways to remain on site during the festive season to ease gridlock. FG also announces N263bn payment plan for contractors, pending verification of N2.13trn debt.
OneDosh Launches Borderless Payments in US and Nigeria
OneDosh launches its cross-border payments platform in the US and Nigeria, using stablecoin tech for instant, low-cost international transfers. The service is live in 49 US states, with New York coming soon.
NIBSS assures seamless festive e-payments
NIBSS promises hitch-free digital transactions this yuletide, backed by N384 trillion quarterly volume. FCCPC warns transporters against arbitrary fare hikes. Read more.
AFCON moves to four-year cycle after 2028 edition
The Confederation of African Football ends the biennial Africa Cup of Nations. The tournament will switch to a four-year cycle after 2028, with a new annual Nations League to boost revenue.
Pan-African Feminist Solidarity Network Launched to End Sexual Violence
African feminist movements unite across borders to confront sexual violence as a human rights crisis. A new solidarity network launches to demand justice for survivors and push for the ratification of the AU-CEVAWG convention. Read more.
Mastercard Boosts Africa Digital Payments by 45% in 2025
Mastercard expanded its African acceptance network by 45% in 2025, driving SME growth and financial inclusion. Discover how this powers the continent's $1.5 trillion digital future.
TotalEnergies TEMC+ Card Redefines Business Payments
TotalEnergies Nigeria launches TEMC+ card for secure fleet & business payments, competing with Paystack. Nationwide migration ends Dec 31, 2025.
Africa's Digital Payments Hit $2 Trillion, Nigeria Leads
A new report reveals Africa processed $2 trillion via instant payments in 2024. Nigeria's NIP system is rated highly, but fraud concerns remain a key barrier to wider adoption. Learn more.
Grammy 2026: African Music Performance Nominees Revealed
The nominees for the 2026 Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance are out! See the five African stars, including Burna Boy, Davido, and Tems, competing for the prestigious prize at the 67th ceremony.
TotalEnergies Unveils TEMC+ for Enhanced Mobility Payments
TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc has launched the TEMC+ card, a tech-driven platform for secure payments and real-time fleet management. Nationwide migration ends Dec 31, 2025.
10 African Countries Never Qualified for AFCON
A soccer enthusiast has listed the 10 African countries that have never qualified for the AFCON tournament since its inception in 1957. Discover the surprising list and fan reactions.
WACOT Pays N158m to Cocoa Farmers for Sustainability
WACOT Limited disburses over N158m to 2,062 Osun cocoa farmers for sustainable practices. The initiative rewards quality and promotes financial inclusion in agriculture. Read more.
Why Managing Subscriptions Causes Mental Clutter in Nigeria
Explore the hidden mental cost of managing multiple digital subscriptions in Nigeria. Learn why the stress isn't about money, but mental clutter, and discover 5 steps to reclaim your peace.
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