CBN Releases 2026 Bank Lending Rates for Transparency
The Central Bank of Nigeria has published the latest prime and maximum lending rates for Access Bank, UBA, GTB, Zenith, and others as of January 9, 2026, to guide borrowers. See the full list.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has published the latest prime and maximum lending rates for Access Bank, UBA, GTB, Zenith, and others as of January 9, 2026, to guide borrowers. See the full list.
Nigeria's banking sector is set for a lending rebound in 2026 as inflation and FX pressures ease. Economists forecast 10-15% private sector credit growth. Read the full analysis.
The UK government reverses its controversial policy requiring a mandatory digital ID to work. Get the full details on the U-turn and what it means for Nigerians in the UK.
The UK government has reversed its plan to make a digital ID card mandatory for employment. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves confirmed the policy shift, a major U-turn for the Labour administration. Read the full details.
The FCCPC has placed 103 digital loan apps on a regulatory watch list and delisted 45 others. This move aims to protect consumers from data abuse and harassment. Verify app status before borrowing.
The FCCPC has blacklisted 45 illegal digital lending apps in Nigeria for predatory practices. Learn the full list and how to stay safe from harassment and data theft.
Over 521 digital lenders now regulated by FCCPC as new rules take effect. 103 unregistered apps face enforcement. Discover the key provisions and sanctions.
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Joint Implementation Committee to oversee the training of one million Nigerians in digital skills, aiming for 95% digital literacy by 2030. Read more.
Nigeria's Federal Government inaugurates a committee to train and certify one million citizens in digital literacy and emerging tech, targeting 95% digital literacy by 2030. Read more.
The Federal Government and Wema Bank have opened applications for the FGN-ALAT Digital Skillnovation Programme. This nationwide initiative aims to equip young Nigerians with future-ready digital and entrepreneurial skills. Apply now to transform your care
Nigeria will spearhead a new Africa Digital Economy Accelerator Initiative, following a key UN agreement. NITDA to coordinate national efforts for digital inclusion and infrastructure.
Despite billions invested in fibre, Nigeria's rural communities remain disconnected. Explore how the last-mile gap cripples farmers, healthcare, and education, widening the national digital divide.
FirstBank CEO Olusegun Alebiosu unveils a 24/7 Digital Xperience Centre at UNIBEN, enhancing customer flexibility and financial inclusion without job losses. Discover the future of banking.
Chappal Energies secures a $430 million reserve-based lending package to refinance its acquisition of Equinor's Nigerian assets and fund development. This deal highlights investor confidence in well-structured African upstream projects despite tight capit
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.
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has launched the 1GOV ECM system, ending paper-based operations. This digital shift promises improved service delivery and transparency for Nigerians. Read more about this transformative step.
The WSIS+20 review highlights Nigeria's urgent need to tackle digital exclusion in affordability, skills, and gender parity to achieve SDGs. Experts call for action.
Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs warns digital violence is dangerously excluding women with disabilities. A new network for peace and security was launched in Abuja to address the threat.
The Federal Government has launched the National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR) to harmonise farmer data, improve access to credit, and boost agricultural productivity in line with national food security goals.
At the Leadway Digital Growth Summit, industry leaders warned that Nigerian firms must adopt stricter data discipline and deeper collaboration to achieve measurable returns on digital marketing investments. Discover the key strategies.
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele calls for investment in digital tech and entrepreneurial training to combat youth unemployment. He spoke at YABATECH's 37th convocation lecture.
Nigeria's digital quality of life ranks 97th globally, with high internet costs a key barrier. Nigerians work 1 hour 41 mins monthly for mobile data, 14x more than Angola. Explore the full report.
Irish regulator investigates TikTok and LinkedIn for potential breaches of EU Digital Services Act. Platforms accused of poor illegal content reporting systems. Read the full details.
The Federal Government, via CREDICORP, launches a national digital device credit programme to make smartphones and laptops affordable for over 15,000 working Nigerians, boosting digital inclusion.
Tech specialists warn Nigerian youth about dangerous surveillance apps trend. Learn how to protect your digital privacy and rights in relationships.
ANCOPSS sounds alarm on Nigeria's slow digital education transition. Principals demand urgent adoption of computer-based learning and assessments to prevent falling behind globally.
Finance expert Ochuko Akejagbor proposes a national strategy using digital assets to boost Nigeria's economy, aiming for top-tier global status by 2030 through new commissions and reserves.
Education and Communications ministers reveal joint push for integrated digital learning ecosystem. Smart boards, zero-rated data for teachers, and nationwide connectivity planned.
Nigerian economists endorse CBN's monetary policy stance maintaining MPR at 27%. Experts predict reduced lending costs to boost real sector growth. Read analysis.
Ekiti State University Chancellor Dr Tunji Olowolafe calls for government, industry and academia collaboration to achieve Nigeria's trillion-dollar digital economy by 2030.