By Rukayat Moisemhe Mr Gbemi Adelekan, President, Money Lenders Association, says Nigeria’s licensed digital lenders are playing a crucial role in empowering women by helping to close the credit gap for female entrepreneurs through faster and more accessible financing for small businesses. Adelekan, also Chief Client Officer, KwikPay Credit, saidContinue Reading
Lawmakers Debate New Tax Framework for Expanding Digital Leisure Industries Governments worldwide are exploring new tax regulations as digital leisure industries such as online gaming, streaming, and interactive entertainment continue to grow. Lawmakers in Nigeria and Europe are considering frameworks that ensure fair taxation while supporting innovation and investment. BalancingContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa Charges Smart Cash Payment Service Bank says it is removing transaction charges and paying competitive interest on savings to address the cost barriers that keep some Nigerians outside the formal financial system. The digital banking operator made this known at a media launch of its zero-transaction-chargeContinue Reading
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has stressed the urgent need to consolidate and strengthen Nigeria’s domestic refineries through the provision of adequate, consistent crude oil supply.
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The Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) has inaugurated an integrated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refuelling facility at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife to spur gas availability and reduce transport cost.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Shareholders of Universal Insurance Plc have approved resolutions authorising the company to raise up to N15 billion in fresh capital to meet the minimum capital requirement set by regulators. The approvals were given at the company’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), according to a statement signedContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Mr Leye Kupoluyi, says the rise of indigenous supermarkets is a vital driver for Nigeria’s economic independence and inclusive growth. Kupoluyi made the assertion at the opening of The Mart Supermarket, Isheri BranchContinue Reading
A maritime and energy expert, Mr Atiemoria Ebhodaghe has called for data-driven solutions and deep operational reforms across Nigeria’s ports and marine logistics value chain to improve efficiency in the upstream energy sector.Continue Reading
Stakeholders at the 2026 Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) have underscored the critical role of human capital and skills development in sustaining Nigeria’s oil, gas, and energy transition agenda.Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, Feb. 4, 2026(NAN) The Republic of South Africa on Tuesday officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa’s leading Multilateral Financial Institution, heralding deeper financial sovereignty. A statement by Vincent Musumba, Communications and Events Manager, Afreximbank, said the accession followedContinue Reading
