…low by global standards, large parts of the economy operated informally and traditional lenders had little appetite for small borrowers. The total addressable market looked enormous. If hundreds of millions of people lacked access to formal credit, then surely the opportunity for digital lenders was measured in the ten…

…next holds presidential polls, a bill on the organisation of a referendum on constitutional reform was adopted by parliament earlier this month. It could open the door to a third term in office for President Felix Tshisekedi, 63, whose second and — under the current iron-clad rules — final five-year mandate ends in Dec…

…the official presentation of Olayinka Hakeem Babalola as the incoming Rotary International President for 2026-2027. This happened on the last day of the convention's General Closing Session between 3.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. local time, when Babalola presented his family - his wife, Percy; 83-year-old […]

…insisted his players were “confident” but prepared for the prospect of extra time and penalties. Brazil are well aware of the threat posed by Japan, having lost 3-2 when the teams met in a friendly last October. “I think that really was a learning experience for us,” said the Brazil captain, Marquinhos. The last non-Eu…

…issued on Sunday. Okoye said the operation was part of efforts to eliminate criminal elements and restore security across the state. According to him, Commissioner of Police Mr Audu Bosso led the operation on Saturday with local vigilance operatives. He said the action followed a directive from the Inspector-General of…

…Bank. In April, Flutterwave, Africa's largest payments startup, secured a national MFB licence through its acquisition of open banking startup Mono. In May, Sycamore, a financial service group with lending and asset management businesses, told TechCabal it plans to build a deposit base of more than ₦40 billion ($29.13…

…interest in returning home. He said, "Nigeria will resume the evacuation of our nationals from South Africa today. "Air Peace aircraft will depart Nigeria today, Monday, June 29, 2026, at 3:00 pm and is expected to arrive in South Africa at approximately 9:00 pm local time. "The return flight is scheduled to depart Sou…

Haeran Ryu recovered from a rough start to secure her first career major title, winning the KPMG Women's PGA Championship by two shots over Ina Yoon on a windy Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club.

…than to destroy their capacity for violence sends a dangerous message to both criminals and citizens. Bernard Shaw's prescription may have been severe. Some will reject it. Yet his central point remains difficult to dismiss: there are moments when society must decide whether it exists primarily to protect the innocent…

Corporate Nigeria is on a 24-hour countdown as the National Revenue Service (NRS) prepares to enforce its mandatory electronic invoicing

…until your soul is depleted-and you will still struggle financially if your foundational beliefs about money are working against you. What did you learn about money before you were ten years old? You watched your parents fight about bills, their voices rising while you pretended to sleep. Maybe "we can't afford that" b…

…that Adamawa voters have repeatedly rejected political godfatherism. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Sunday, Vunobolki also cited provisions of the Electoral Act restricting aspirants from switching political parties after purchasing nomination forms, saying they influenced his decision to return to the PDP. “In…

…trade, and a population that feels the weight of its green passport at every international checkpoint. It is time to speak plainly about this. Let us begin with an uncomfortable question. When Rwanda opens its borders to every Nigerian passport holder at zero cost, no fee, no prior application, no embassy queue, what d…

…that we also provide them with efficient and secure systems that support their professional development. The Seafarer Discharge Book Management Portal eliminates unnecessary bottlenecks, strengthens the integrity of our certification process and reinforces NIMASA's commitment to the welfare and global competitiveness o…

Scottie Scheffler held a one-shot lead over Collin Morikawa in the final round of the Travelers Championship as lightning and torrential rain halted proceedings at TPC River Highlands, with the world No 1 five holes away from victory.

…Opens consistory, seek frankness, loyalty from Cardinal Pope Leo XIV has called on Cardinals to offer their sincere counsel as

…demonstrate a strong commitment to tackling terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, communal clashes and other forms of criminality threatening the nation’s peace and development. According to him, the Tinubu administration is implementing far-reaching measures aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s security architecture and strength…

…smiling, laughing, looking happy and refreshed. While I was there dying in emotional pain. So I went online to search: "Why do women move on faster than men after a breakup?" The two answers I found sounded smart: #1. "She already broke up with you emotionally long before she left you." #2. "Women cry freely, talk to f…

…will also look at the curriculum. We want to produce citizens that can compete internationally. The world is now digital. We have a digital economy. The global economy is largely digital now. We must produce people who can compete at that level internationally. So we look at education and equip our children with the IC…

27 years after Nigeria returned to democratic rule and decades after the country abandoned regional policing, the National Assembly has

…Tim Cook had already warned this was coming. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal on June 17, he described the shortage as a "hundred-year flood" and said he had never seen anything like it in over 40 years on the job. The shortage stems from chip makers such as Micron, Samsung, SK Hynix, and Kioxia shifting mo…

…that strategic office. In fact, many had expected Wike to just occupy the space as a nominal representative of the South-South since the office of the FCT minister has often gone to one part of the country as an unwritten tradition. Thus, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced Nyesom Wike as his pick for the FCT in 2…

…talents and public figures can achieve enduring success both locally and internationally.

As conversations around maternal health, emotional wellbeing, and women's holistic care continue to gain attention globally, a birth support advocate, Osunlolu Abimbola is using her expertise as a certified doula (a non-medical professional trained to provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will review the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, before taking any decision on the controversy surrounding the registration status of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. INEC's position came as the African Democratic Congr…