The Group of 24 (G-24) has sounded a stark warning over rising political turmoil and conflicts worldwide, highlighting the intensifying Middle East war as a major threat to global economic stability. The Group of 24 noted during the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., that the ongoing Middle East […]
BUSINESS
Providus Bank has unveiled the Training to Transaction (T2T) Programme, a forward-thinking initiative set to move African SMEs from export ambition to real global trade activity. It was launched in collaboration with international partners focusing on a persistent challenge: the gap between training and actual business execution. Rather than […]
The West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a secure, inclusive, and resilient digital ecosystem across the region following the successful conclusion of its 4th Working Groups Meeting in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Hosted by Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes du Burkina […]
In a recent press statement, the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, the Federal Government has signalled its intention to work collaboratively with the private sector and key stakeholders towards the establishment of a Cybersecurity Coordination Council. This initiative is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s collective […]
Indigenous card manufacturing firm CardForte has called for stronger institutional and policy backing for local manufacturers, emphasizing their critical role in strengthening Nigeria’s payments infrastructure and reducing dependence on foreign providers. Speaking in a recent interview, the company’s Co – Founder, Seun Lawal, highlighted the strategic importance of building local […]
Alpha Morgan Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing education and institutional development through its support for the commissioning of the Redeemer’s University Business School. The Business School was officially inaugurated by Folu Adeboye at a ceremony attended by distinguished personalities, including Bola Obasanjo, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the […]
Nigeria’s telecom regulator has ordered mobile network operators to compensate customers for persistent service disruptions, introducing a new policy that takes effect in April 2026. The Nigerian Communications Commission said the directive is designed to strengthen accountability across the telecommunications sector, requiring operators to identify affected users and issue compensation […]
Baobab Microfinance Bank has officially announced the opening of its new Head Office located at No. 129 Ikorodu Road, Lagos, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s growth journey and its continued commitment to operational excellence, best in class service to MSMEs and financial inclusion. The relocation to this new […]
Sterling Bank is commemorating the one-year milestone of its Zero Transfer Fees initiative, through which customers have collectively saved more than N1.6 billion since its rollout. The policy, launched on April 1, 2025, scrapped transfer charges on the bank’s digital platform, OneBank, positioning Sterling as the first major Nigerian bank […]
Lafarge Africa Plc, a company specializing in building solutions, has announced the graduation of 100 women from its BuildHer by Lafarge 2025 training program for female tilers and block layers across Nigeria. The initiative forms part of its wider corporate social responsibility efforts to empower women from underserved communities with […]