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As Nigeria's financial sector gears up for significant changes in data protection, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a strong advisory to deposit money banks, payment service providers, and fintech platforms a…
Safaricom's decision to dismiss 118 employees over fraud-related misconduct has sparked fresh debate about financial security, accountability and public trust in Kenya's telecommunications industry. The development comes…
What this shift means 1. Flutterwave has helped businesses processes payments through various means including bank transfers and digital payment methods. Let’s say an online store wants to accept payments via its website…
If you have ever opened a business story and seen words like IPO, valuation, inflation, funding round, you are not alone. Many readers skip. But these words affect your rent, your shop, your savings. This guide shows you…
Nigeria has recorded a significant improvement in its inflation figures, raising fresh hopes that the country's economic challenges may gradually become easier to manage. According to a report by BusinessDay published on…
Zlatan's Wedding Photos Get Fans Talking Nigerian singer Zlatan Ibile has got social media buzzing after sharing pictures from his traditional wedding with his longtime partner, Davita Lamai. The couple celebrated their…
CAF Sets Women’s Champions League Schedule for Egypt 2026 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the match schedule for the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League, with the competition set to begin on Sunday…
Kenyan long-distance running star Geoffrey Kamworor is preparing to make another statement on the international stage as he targets a historic third victory at the New York City Marathon this Sunday, November 1, 2026. Th…
It lasted only a few seconds, but that was enough to get Nigerian social media talking. A video showing Nollywood filmmaker Funke Akindele greeting MC Oluomo at a Lagos event has been making the rounds online, attracting…
Davido Features Chioma in ‘Already Falling’ Video, Fans React to Romantic Scenes One of the sweetest moments in Davido’s latest music video is seeing him go down on one knee to present his wife, Chioma Adeleke, with a ri…
African women's football has something special to celebrate after four African countries secured places in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco. Nigeria, Ghana, hosts Morocco and Kenya all m…
Aries Media Ventures has officially made waves in the investment landscape of the continent with the launch of its very first early-stage venture fund, Aries Media Ventures Fund I. Focusing on the dynamic environment of…
Nairobi was transformed into a colourful display of music, fashion and glamour as American R&B star Ne-Yo performed for Kenyan fans on October 20, 2026. While the international music star attracted attention with his per…
South Africa's mini budget landed on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. People are talking about growth, risk and relief. Officially called Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), it is government checking its books halfwa…
Nigeria’s ambition to increase crude oil production to three million barrels per day by 2030 is facing significant challenges, as industry leaders warn that equipment shortages, limited funding and a lack of experienced…
For a brief moment in the 2000s, Africa seemed to have escaped the debt trap. Debt relief programs like HIPC and MDRI wiped out billions, commodity prices were high, and public debt in sub-Saharan Africa fell to historic…
Just ten days after Ayra Starr released her third album, Starrgirl, one song is already making huge waves globally. "Heaven Baby," her duet with ZAYN, has hit No. 2 on Apple Music Nigeria and No. 3 on Spotify Nigeria. It…
“Mula,” scheduled for release on November 27 across digital streaming platforms and his official social media channels. “Mula,” a pidgin English slang for money, explores themes that extend beyond financial wealth, to…
