South Africa secured their place in the final of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025 with a narrow 1-0 victory over Nigeria in a tense semi-final at the Suez Canal Stadium on Thursday. The winning goal came in the 66th minute when Tylon Smith rose to meet […]
In Nigeria’s volatile financial climate, access to quick and flexible funding is critical for the survival and growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). First Bank of Nigeria Limited has responded with its redesigned Retail Temporary Overdraft (RTOD) facility, providing vital short-term cash flow support to entrepreneurs across the country. […]
By Peace Timi Nigerian weddings are legendary for their vibrancy, music, and colorful traditions but they can also be a major test for your wallet. If you’re new to the scene or just want to attend without emptying your bank account, here’s how to survive the joyful chaos without going […]
By Peace Timi Let’s be honest, in 2025, being a “Tech Bro” is more about aesthetics than actual coding. You know the type: always at the front row of tech events, constantly tweeting startup quotes, drinks only cold brew, and somehow has “founder” in their bio, but has never actually […]
By Peace Timi Let’s be honest, just when we thought we had figured out Millennials and Gen Z, along comes a whole new generation that’s changing the rules again. Meet Generation Alpha, born from 2010 onward, and already teaching the rest of us how to live, learn and create in […]
By Peace Timi In a world that never powers down, where messages buzz before breakfast and meetings extend into midnight, many of us are battling an invisible epidemic: digital burnout. From smartphones and laptops to smartwatches and virtual assistants, we live in an era where being “always on” is the […]
Nigeria is making waves in the African startup ecosystem, with five Nigerian startups securing top spots on the Financial Times’ 2025 list of Africa’s fastest-growing companies. The country claims 28 positions on the prestigious list, second only to South Africa’s 51. The rankings, compiled in collaboration with Statista, are based […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has officially launched the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform in Abuja, marking a significant step forward in the country’s efforts to boost financial inclusion for Nigerians living abroad. The new digital platform allows Nigerians […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a strong warning to the public, debunking ongoing fraudulent activities by individuals and groups who falsely claim to offer loans, grants, or intervention funds endorsed by the bank. In a statement released on May 12, 2025, and signed by the acting Director […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has made major headway in its mission to digitize the identity of every Nigerian, with over 120 million National Identification Numbers (NINs) issued so far. More impressively, the Commission says it has slashed corruption in the enrolment process by at least 40%—a result of […]
