New Fintech SpendEase Enters African Payments Market
SpendEase launches a cross-border payments platform for Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya & South Africa. Send, spend & receive money in local currencies with real-time exchange rates. #Fintech
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Customs, NSCDC Deepen Border Security Ties
NCS and NSCDC strengthen collaboration in Adamawa/Taraba to tackle smuggling. Recent seizures include 50,000 litres of PMS and banned used clothing. Read more on the intensified border security efforts.
US Billionaire Invests $11.8M in Nigerian Security Drone Firm
Terra Industries secures major funding from US billionaire Joe Lonsdale and global investors to expand African defence manufacturing and combat cross-border insecurity with local tech.
How Kalabash Tackles Nigerians' Travel Spending Woes
Nigerians face travel spending stress due to FX rates & card declines. Kalabash, Wakanow's fintech arm, offers Mastercard prepaid cards for seamless local & international payments. Learn more.
45 Countries Nigerians Can Visit Visa-Free
Nigerian passport holders can now enter 45 countries without a pre-arranged visa, boosting travel freedom. See the full list and latest updates.
Inside Tinubu's Interior Ministry Reforms & Achievements
Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo drives key reforms under Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, from passport backlogs to border security. See the full impact.
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.
Navy Chief Calls Lake Chad Border Deployment Vital for Security
Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, states securing Nigeria's North-Eastern border is challenging but crucial for territorial integrity and controlling Lake Chad waterways. Read the full report.
Suicide Bomber Arrested, IED Materials Seized in Borno
Nigerian troops arrest a suspected suicide bomber, recover IED-making materials in Borno. Operation aims to secure border communities and disrupt terrorist networks. Read the full report.
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.
Police Inspector, Girlfriend Held for Missing Rifle in Taraba
A police inspector and his live-in lover are in custody after his service rifle vanished from their home in Taraba. The loaded weapon went missing on Christmas Day. #Taraba #Security
Troops rescue abducted victim, recover items in Kano
Nigerian Army troops successfully rescued a kidnap victim and recovered stolen items in a fierce gun battle along the Kano-Katsina border. Read the full details of the security operation.
Thailand, Cambodia Agree to Ceasefire After Border Clashes
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following deadly border clashes that displaced nearly one million people. The truce took effect on Saturday, 27 December. Read the full details.
Security Patrols Ramped Up on Kaduna-Abuja Highway
Kaduna police and military intensify 24-hour patrols on the Kaduna-Abuja highway for a safe Christmas. IGP Egbetokun's directive boosts security on the crucial corridor. Read details.
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.
One Dead in Israeli Strikes on South Lebanon
Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon, killing one person. Tensions escalate despite 2024 ceasefire. Read the latest on the border conflict and disarmament efforts.
Sujimoto's ₦20tr Plan to Tackle Terrorism, Banditry
Sujimoto Group unveils a ₦20 trillion integrated plan combining fortified border security with large-scale agriculture to combat Nigeria's insecurity. The strategy aims to tackle terrorism and banditry by linking safety with economic growth.
Customs Seizes N2bn Goods, Disrupts Ogun Smuggling Networks
Nigeria Customs Service Ogun 1 Command intercepts drugs, rice, and petrol worth over N2bn, handing cannabis to NDLEA. Acting CAC Oladapo Afeni vows continued vigilance.
Enugu Denies Report of Ceding Border Town to Kogi
Enugu State Government refutes false online claims that Ette community was ceded to Kogi by the National Boundary Commission. Officials urge calm and dismiss the report as fake news.
US Military Denies Airstrikes in Nigeria, Benin
The US Africa Command has dismissed false claims of airstrikes on the Nigeria-Benin border. Read the official statement and details of ongoing counterterrorism cooperation.
FRSC Launches Special Yuletide Patrol in Rivers State
The FRSC Rivers Command has launched Operation Zero Special Patrol to ensure road safety during the festive season. Over 1,019 personnel deployed from Dec 15 to Jan 15. Motorists urged to comply with traffic rules.
Aiyedatiwa: No Haven for Bandits in Ondo Border Areas
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa assures border communities of enhanced security, citing Amotekun Rangers' success. He vows to fix roads and resolve chieftaincy disputes while extending Christmas goodwill.
Sujimoto's N20tr Border, Agro-Plan to Fight Insecurity
Sujimoto Group proposes a N20 trillion fortified border and agricultural development initiative to combat terrorism and banditry. The plan integrates security with economic growth. Read more.
NSC Chief: Nigeria Must Remove Barriers to Regional Trade
NSC CEO Pius Akutah urges Nigeria to become a maritime hub, detailing reforms in ports, dry ports, transit parks & dispute resolution saving billions. A must-read for business.
Gunmen Kidnap Ex-Customs Officer, Kill Chief in Osun
Gunmen attacked Ora community on the Osun-Kwara border, kidnapping retired Customs officer Emmanuel Owolabi and killing a chief. Police have intensified search efforts. Read the full story.
Nigeria Sends Fighter Aircraft to Benin Amid Coup
Nigeria has deployed fighter aircraft to Benin Republic for surveillance following a military coup that ousted President Patrice Talon. Read the latest on regional security implications.
5 Killed in Afghan-Pakistan Border Clash
Four civilians and a soldier killed in overnight border clash between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Both sides trade blame as tensions escalate. Read the full report.
PAPSS Cowry Targets Africa's $5bn Cross-Border Payment Loss
Afreximbank launches PAPSS Cowry to fix Africa's costly cross-border payments, saving $5bn yearly and boosting intra-African trade. Discover how this platform changes the game.
Kefas, Kalu Lead Security Delegation to Cameroon
Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas leads a strategic security mission to Cameroon with Senators Kalu and Abdullahi to strengthen border cooperation against terrorism and crime. Details emerge.
Police Arrest Bandit Financiers, Thieves in Sokoto, Zamfara
Sokoto State Police Command has arrested suspects funding bandits through cattle sales and smashed a motorcycle theft syndicate in a coordinated cross-border operation. Commissioner declares end to criminal safe havens.
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