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Nigerian banks have been urged to harness the full potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) whilst proactively mitigating its risks to deepen financial inclusion and prevent fraud in the financial system. Highlighting the transformative power of technology from the internet to self-driving cars, electric scooters, and hyperloop systems, Olaniyi Yusuf, managing partner at Verraki, a pan-African […]

Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s leading aviation group and one of the fastest-growing airline brands globally, has officially launched a new passenger service connecting Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with Porto, Portugal. The inaugural flight departed from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on July 2, 2025, following a vibrant launch ceremony attended by invited guests, dignitaries, and airline […]

Investors and stakeholders in Nigeria’s ginger industry in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, have initiated partnerships with each other to harness the potential inherent in ginger to boost the country’s economy. This was the crux of discussions at the Investors’ Forum on Industrial Utilisation of Ginger Value Chains and Its Economic Potentials in the FCT, […]

In Nigeria’s fast-paced Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, manufacturers are faced with a difficult balancing act. Pressured by inflation, currency volatility, and investor demands for short-term returns, many are focusing on immediate profitability, ultimately at the expense of long-term sustainability. This has led to a widespread misconception: that financial performance and environmental responsibility are mutually […]

… warns against age falsification … JAMB reports best performance as 80.69% score 160 and above in 2025 The Federal Government has officially fixed 16 years as the minimum age for admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, in a move aimed at ensuring academic preparedness and maturity among candidates. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, announced the […]

The Senate has commenced moves to amend its internal regulations on disciplinary actions against lawmakers, following a court ruling that faulted its recent suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. At Tuesday’s plenary, Kaka Shehu sponsored the Legislative Houses (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeking to establish clear and predetermined sanctions for misconduct by members, eliminating the current practice of […]

South Africa’s rand fell on Monday as markets reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose additional tariffs on BRICS-aligned countries, while also awaiting updates on country-specific levies ahead of Washington’s looming July 9 deadline. Trump said on Sunday in a post on Truth Social that countries aligning themselves with what he called the […]

L-R: Onyekachi Izukanne, CEO, Trade Depot; Francesco Balocco, Export Manager, Bosio Family Estate; and Ignatius Akpabio, Chief Growth Officer, Trade Depot, at a press conference to unveil how Trade Depot redefines Nigeria’s wine culture through data and inclusion in Lagos on Thursday TradeDepot, a leading distribution and data intelligence company for consumer goods in Africa, […]

The recently announced political coalition aimed at ousting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration should not just be another assemblage of power-hungry politicians seeking relevance. It must reflect a potent symbol of national frustration and a reaction to the perceived failures of an administration many now see as distant, disconnected, and devastatingly underwhelming. The stakes are […]

In today’s dynamic world, change is not only inevitable; it is necessary. From healthcare to education, from pension reform to the intricacies of fiscal and monetary policy, societies everywhere are in a constant state of transformation. In this regard, Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform efforts are both timely and essential. But the big question remains: does […]