A major human foible is the tendency to pursue symbolism at the expense of substance. It is not a particularly Nigerian flaw. But the desperation that...
BY BLAISE UDUNZE Sixty-five years after independence, Nigeria’s banking sector boasts towering profits and continental reach. Yet behind the glossy numbers lies a sobering truth: banks...
Momentum is building for the fifth edition of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0), as the annual innovation forum confirms five major sponsors committed to...
Influencers and bloggers have been warned to stay away from promoting fake investment schemes or risk being sanctioned or prosecuted in accordance with the laws of...
BY Blaise Udunze Nigeria stands today at a troubling intersection where its ballooning debt profile and the 27 percent Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) collide to choke...
The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has disbursed about N1.1 trillion to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. The Managing Director of the...
As part of its efforts to reshape journalism practice on development issues, DevReporting- a niche media and cinematic platform focusing on development reporting, in partnership with...
A Paris court on Thursday convicted former French president Nicolas Sarkozy on charges of criminal conspiracy but acquitted him of corruption and accepting illegal campaign financing...
By BLAISE UDUNZE The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), at its 302nd Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting today, announced a modest cut in the Monetary Policy...
The Monetary Policy Committee (PMC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the the country’s monetary policy rate (MPR) from 27.5% to 27%. CBN...
AI in Nigeria, the nation’s leading force in artificial intelligence advocacy and development, has announced the third edition of its flagship annual conference, InnovateAI. The 2026...
Africa’s leading neobank and foremost fintech platform, PalmPay, is celebrating six years of delivering value, impact, and reliable banking services to millions of users across Nigeria....
Afriland Properties Plc has confirmed that its headquarters, Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, was among the commercial landmarks gutted by fire on Tuesday, in...
PalmPay, Africa’s leading neobank, reaffirmed its commitment to building trusted financial ecosystems at GITEX 2025, the continent’s premier technology and AI summit held at Landmark Centre,...
The Director-General of Nigeria’s Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policies, citing currency stabilisation and massive infrastructure investments as evidence...
For decades, Nigeria’s credit system posed significant challenges for small businesses and low-income earners, who often struggled to qualify for loans. Traditional banks demanded collateral, guarantors,...
Nigeria’s Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 52.7 points in July 2025, up from 52.3 points in June, according to data released by the Central...
By Tunde Rahman Harvard University has always held a special attraction for me. And why not? Its awesome reputation as a remarkable citadel of learning, knowledge...
By David Alonge Learning something new is an exciting journey, especially when you focus on acquiring the right digital skills for growth. As individuals continuously upskill...
PalmPay, a leading digital banking platform, in partnership with Nigeria’s telecom giant, Glo, is celebrating winners in the ongoing PalmPay & Glo Recharge. The exciting campaign,...