PalmPay, a leading Africa-focused fintech platform, has earned recognition in the prestigious 2024 KPMG West Africa Banking Industry Customer Experience Survey for delivering outstanding customer experiences. The platform outperformed traditional banks in critical areas of service delivery, solidifying its reputation as a leader in Nigeria’s digital financial services sector. The […]
Day: January 6, 2025
Dele Kelvin Oye, the National President of The National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), has urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to prioritize tax reform by reducing corporate taxes to 19% and setting Value Added Tax (VAT) at 7.5%. Oye expressed this in a statement he […]
Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reveals a significant rise in net foreign exchange (FX) inflows into the Nigerian economy, increasing by 65.7% year-on-year (YoY) to $46.92 billion in the first ten months of 2024. This is up from $28.31 billion in the same period in 2023. The […]
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will endure extended power outages starting today, Monday, January 6, as announced by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). In a statement shared via its X handle on Friday, AEDC revealed that the outages are due to the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) […]
Nollywood actor and comedian Woli Arole has announced the passing of his father. The entertainer shared the emotional news on his Instagram page, expressing heartfelt gratitude for his father’s impactful life and the cherished memories they created together. In his post, Woli Arole described his late father as his “hero” […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative that allows students to retake their West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) as early as January and February 2025. This marks a significant shift from the previous system, where candidates had to wait until the next private exam […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports alleging plans to destroy over six million uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). In a statement posted on its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, @inecnigeria, the electoral body urged the public to disregard the story circulating in certain media outlets, excluding Techeconomy. […]