FairMoney MD Henry Obiekea explains why technology-enabled banking is critical for financial inclusion and achieving Nigeria's 2030 economic target. Discover the role of digital finance in national growth.
Nigeria's Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has denied the Federal Government pays ransom for kidnap victims. He insists military pressure and intelligence are the strategy. Read the full details.
A Nigerian man clarifies how the new 7.5% VAT on mobile transfers, USSD, and POS works. Learn how it impacts service fees and what it means for your daily transactions.
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.
Access Bank partners with Visa to launch a new Corporate Credit Card for Nigerian enterprises, offering up to 45 days interest-free credit and digital expense tracking to boost cash flow and governance.
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.
Access Bank partners with Visa to launch a new Corporate Credit Card for medium & large Nigerian businesses. It offers a 45-day interest-free period and digitizes expense tracking via the Visa Spend Clarity platform.
Wema Bank Plc has launched an upgraded version of its ALAT digital banking platform, featuring voice commands and contactless payments. Discover the new smart features.
The FCCPC has published its 2026 register of approved digital lenders. See the full list of over 400 compliant apps and protect yourself from illegal operators.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nigerian investment giant Afrinvest has rebranded its digital platform Optimus to PlutusNeo, marking a new phase in its digital strategy for inclusive wealth creation. Discover the future of investing.
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.
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.
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
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, 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 will spearhead a new Africa Digital Economy Accelerator Initiative, following a key UN agreement. NITDA to coordinate national efforts for digital inclusion and infrastructure.
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.
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.
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.
Nigerian entrepreneurs waste ₦70k monthly on fragmented tools. Our 2026 review reveals the best all-in-one platforms for local needs, budgets, and internet. Save over ₦500k yearly.
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.
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.
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.