Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved a new minimum wage of ₦72,000 for civil servants in the state, effective from November. This initiative is part of the Sani-led administration’s ongoing efforts to prioritize the welfare of workers and improve the living standards of low-income, vulnerable, and underserved communities. […]
Day: November 7, 2024
Wema Bank Plc has introduced the ALAT Xplore App, a new mobile banking platform tailored for teenagers aged 13-17. Officially launched on October 26, 2024, in Lagos, this innovative app is designed to empower young people with essential financial resources and guide them toward financial responsibility from an early age. […]
MTN Nigeria has taken a significant step in expanding its footprint in Nigeria’s digital payments ecosystem by applying for two crucial licences—Payment Service Solutions Provider (PSSP) and Payment Terminal Service Provider (PTSP)—for its fintech arm, MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB). With these licences, MTN aims to simplify payment processing […]
Republican Donald Trump has been elected as America’s 47th president in a hard-fought race for the White House, amassing 277 electoral votes. With Republicans now holding a majority in the Senate, the GOP could complete a “red sweep” if the House also comes under Republican control. The news of Trump’s […]
In celebration of World Savings Day 2024, 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), a prominent digital payment service provider dedicated to advancing financial inclusion in Nigeria, hosted a financial literacy and mentorship program for students at Fountain Heights Secondary School in Surulere, Lagos. This initiative aligns with the Central Bank of […]
The highly anticipated AfriTECH 4.0 conference, Africa’s premier technology and innovation event, is set to take place at the Oriental Hotels on Lekki Road in Lagos, Nigeria, on Thursday, November 7, 2024. This year’s edition, themed “Leapfrogging Digital Transformation for the Future of Africa’s Economy,” brings together top industry leaders, […]
Nigeria faced yet another national power grid collapse on Thursday, November 7, at approximately 11:20 a.m., leaving the country in darkness and prompting widespread frustration. This marks the second grid failure within a week and the twelfth incident in the past eleven months, raising serious questions about the state of […]