. Seplat Energy Plc has signed a binding agreement to sell a 10% working interest in its joint venture assets with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) for approximately $281.6 ...
. Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a fixture in Nigerian classrooms, transforming how students learn and how teachers prepare lessons. But while the technology promises to improve education...
AXA Mansard Grows H1 Pre-Tax Profit to ₦8.41 Billion as Strong Underwriting Offsets Market Pressures
. AXA Mansard Insurance Plc delivered a stronger financial performance in the first half of 2026, reporting a profit before tax of ₦8.41 billion, driven by improved underwriting discipline, healthy in...
. MTN Nigeria’s fintech business suffered a sharp decline in the second quarter of 2026 following the suspension of its popular Xtratime airtime and data lending service, underscoring the teleco...
. The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has dismissed an interlocutory appeal filed by the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) against the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), affirming the Commission...
. Access Bank Plc has dismissed viral claims circulating on social media alleging that it is preparing to shut down operations, describing the reports as false, misleading and deliberately crafted to ...
. Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has revealed that three of its advanced AI models gained unauthorized access to the computer systems of real-world organisations during internal cybersecuri...
. Angola’s largest telecommunications operator, Unitel, suffered a major cyberattack just hours before making its landmark debut on the Angolan Debt and Securities Exchange (BODIVA), disrupting ...
. Cryptocurrency exchange Luno has announced a fresh round of layoffs, reducing its global workforce by 20% as part of a broader restructuring aimed at improving operational efficiency and adapting to...
. Microsoft has recorded the largest single-day market value gain in stock market history, adding nearly $450 billion to its valuation after a blockbuster earnings report and stronger-than-expected ou...
. First HoldCo Plc has unveiled a new shareholder-focused dividend policy that commits the financial services group to distributing at least 60% of its annual profit after tax (PAT) as dividends, mark...
. MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has delivered its strongest half-year financial performance to date, reporting a profit before tax of ₦1.09 trillion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, representi...
. Ecobank Nigeria has introduced “Scaling Up!!!”, a new business storytelling platform designed to empower entrepreneurs across Africa by providing practical insights, real-life business e...
. The Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, is set to redefine the future of technology-driven education in Nigeria with the deployment of a 10Gbps dedicated smart campus network, a project d...
. Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital economy is facing increased cybersecurity pressure after the country recorded more than 1.6 million online cyberattacks in the first half of 2026, with criminals ...
. African airlines recorded the fastest growth in international passenger demand globally in June 2026, highlighting continued recovery in the continent’s aviation sector despite broader challenges af...
. The closure of Lagos-based grocery delivery startup GoLemon has reignited conversations about the sustainability of Nigeria’s online grocery market, with industry observers pointing to high op...
. Three major players in Nigeria’s insurance and technology ecosystem Leadway Assurance, CubeCover, and Vitse Technologies have signed on as official partners for the fifth edition of Insurance ...
. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is intensifying regulatory oversight of the banking sector following the conclusion of the industry’s recapitalisation exercise, amid growing concerns over th...
. Quick-commerce platform Glovo has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered shopping assistant that allows customers to discover products, compare prices and initiate purchases through natural con...
. Sterling Bank delivered a solid financial performance in the first half of 2026, posting a 21.9% year-on-year increase in profit before tax (PBT) to ₦55.53 billion, driven by stronger interest incom...
. Nigeria’s approach to combating cybercrime needs a major rethink as criminals increasingly exploit artificial intelligence, deepfakes and other emerging technologies to make digital offences m...
. Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh, has endorsed the Enugu Gaming Conference (EGC) 2026, with his participation expected to strengthen discussions around inno...
. Presco Plc, Nigeria’s fully integrated agro-industrial company, has reported a 9.3% year-on-year increase in profit before tax (PBT) to ₦122.2 billion for the first half of 2026, despite a cha...
. Nigeria’s first Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-licensed digital asset exchange, Quidax, has expanded its stablecoin infrastructure to more than 21 countries and 14 currencies, positioning ...
. Zenith Bank Plc is strengthening its position among Nigeria’s leading financial institutions as its competitive advantage increasingly extends beyond the size of its balance sheet to profitability, ...
. The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) recorded a substantial reduction in its asset base in 2025, with total assets falling by 29.8% to ₦1.29 trillion, from ₦1.84 trillion a year earli...
. Global financial intelligence and ratings company S&P Global has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Agusto & Co., a leading African credit rating agency, in a deal aimed at strengthening ...
. Nigeria recorded a significant increase in foreign exchange inflows in 2025, with total inflows climbing to $109.86 billion, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The figure represents a 1...
. Airtel Money, the fast-growing mobile financial services arm of Airtel Africa, is preparing for a landmark initial public offering (IPO) that could raise up to $1 billion on the London Stock Exchang...
. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) rebounded on Tuesday as renewed buying interest in insurance stocks and selected medium-cap equities helped reverse the previous session’s losses, restoring ₦481 bi...
. HBM Nigeria Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, posting a profit before tax of ₦317.73 billion, representing a 59.08 percent year-on-year increase from ₦199.7...
. Nigeria’s long-term economic competitiveness will depend less on acquiring new technologies and more on strengthening institutional coordination across government, regulators and the private s...
. The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) has inaugurated six ad hoc committees as part of a broader strategy to reposition the country’s broadcasting industry through innovation, strong...
. Twenty-five years after the introduction of the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) transformed Nigeria’s telecommunications landscape, industry stakeholders are warning that the sec...
. Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has reported a profit before tax of ₦584.01 billion for the first half of 2026, demonstrating resilience in its pan-African operations despite the impact of ...
. Former World Bank President David Malpass has cautioned Nigeria against increasing reliance on opaque, collateral-backed borrowing arrangements, warning that such financing structures could complica...
. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed three manufacturing facilities in Ogun State for allegedly producing banned sachet alcoholic beverages and alcoho...
. FCMB Group Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, posting a profit before tax (PBT) of ₦157.3 billion, nearly double the ₦79.3 billion recorded during the same p...
. Business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and technology stakeholders are set for a busy week as a lineup of major conferences, policy engagements and corporate activities take centre stage across ...
. The House of Representatives Committee investigating the activities of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has directed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP),...
. Nigeria’s insurance industry has recorded significant progress in its ongoing recapitalisation exercise, with more than 70 percent of insurance companies completing the mandatory capital verif...
. Women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria are proving to be more reliable borrowers than their male counterparts, according to findings from Moniepoint’s 2025 Impact Rep...
. The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) says it recovered approximately ₦165 billion from debtors during the first half of 2026, marking a significant improvement in its debt recovery ef...
. First HoldCo Targets Over ₦1.2 Trillion Pre-Tax Profit in 2026 Amid Turnaround Strategy By TechReportersNG First HoldCo Plc has projected that its profit before tax (PBT) will surpass ₦1.2 trillion ...
. . Nkoyo Essien, Women leader, Arise with Renewed Hope Initiative, Abuja, has sent her best wishes to former First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency, Mrs Ekaette Unoma Akpabio as an exceptional...
. . Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy company, Seplat Energy, has announced a significant leadership transition that will see renowned entrepreneur and investor Tony Elumelu assume the positio...
Brandheadway Communications Leads Digital Transformation Training for Lagos Education Administrators
. By Kunle Israel . . In a strategic effort to strengthen education governance and align with global digital trends, Brandheadway Communications Limited, in collaboration with the Lagos State Governme...
By Our Reporter Abia born professor of Development Economics, Professor Nnamdi Nwaeze, has raised concerns over transparency and political intolerance under the administration of Governor Alex Otti, w...
By Staff Reporter. . In Nigeria’s fast-evolving financial and investment ecosystem, a new class of leaders is emerging—professionals who combine technical expertise with vision, discipline, and a stro...
By Kunle Israel . Mastercard, the global payments giant, has announced a major move into the world of digital currencies by agreeing to acquire BVNK, a leading UK-based stablecoin infrastructure compa...
By Kunle Brown Johannesburg/Lagos, March 6, 2026 – In a move that marks the end of one of Africa’s most ambitious homegrown streaming ventures, MultiChoice Group — now under French media giant Canal+ ...
…Firm Positions Itself for Expansion as Demand for Structured Property Investment Grows . By Kunle Isiaka . Urban Living Development Ltd Marks Three Years of Growth, Credibility in Lagos Real Es...
By Israel Adekunle In a strategic pivot reflecting the fast-evolving demands of Nigeria’s marketing landscape, Brandheadway Communications Limited, a longstanding Lagos-based specialist in narra...
. . Outis Capital: Revolutionizing Diversified Investing with AI-Powered Tools for Effortless Wealth Growth By Israel Adekunle In a financial landscape cluttered with specialized apps and high entry b...
Tayo Oviosu. CEO Paga. . . Lagos, Nigeria — Nigerian fintech Paga says the value of transactions processed on its platform has grown 17x between 2021 and 2025, marking its transition from a consumer p...
. .Finding Peace Within: A Quiet Guide for a Noisy World By Blessing Omini In a time when anxiety has become a daily companion for many Nigerians—amid economic uncertainty, personal loss, and the rele...
. The AI Storm Hits Alaba Market: Will Your Shop Survive the Silent Revolution? As the world worries about chatbots stealing office jobs, a quiet disruption is coming for Nigeria’s informal economy. B...
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu . . Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has expressed deep concern and sympathy to the people and government of Kebbi State following the report...
We’re told to ‘move fast and break things.’ But the most important thing to break is the idea of a linear career path In Nigeria’s vibrant tech ecosystem, we often look to Silicon Valley for inspirati...