CBN Governor Cardoso Unveils 2026 Strategy: Stronger Banks, Tougher Supervision, Modern Payments, End to Deficit Financing
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is setting a new strategic direction for 2026, with Governor Olayemi Cardoso announcing a...
OPay Denies Claims of Wiped Accounts, Says Customer Funds Are Safe
Fintech giant OPay has firmly debunked viral social media claims alleging that customer accounts were wiped, deposits lost, or that...
Bank78 Launches Nigeria’s First Fully Private Digital Bank, Targeting Trust-Driven and Affluent Consumers
Nigeria’s banking landscape has entered a new era with the official launch of Bank78 Microfinance Bank’s fully private digital bank...
NGX Closes November with N180 Billion Daily Gain Despite Worst Monthly Decline of 2025
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) ended the last trading day of November 2025 on a positive note, recording a N180 billion...
Google Unveils N3 Billion Fund to Accelerate AI Talent Development, Digital Safety Programs in Nigeria
Google, through its philanthropic arm Google.org, has launched a N3 billion (US$2.1 million) funding initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital...
CBN Orders Banks to Withdraw Non-Compliant Adverts, Introduces Stricter Marketing Rules
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a sweeping directive ordering all banks, payment service banks, and other regulated...
Nigeria Records N2.78tn Company Income Tax in Q2 2025 Amid Rising Corporate Profits
Nigeria’s Company Income Tax (CIT) revenue surged to a record N2.78 trillion in the second quarter of 2025, marking a...
NAICOM’s Recapitalisation Drive Gains Momentum, 18 Insurers Signal Readiness for Capital Verification
Nigeria’s sweeping insurance recapitalisation effort is entering a decisive phase, with the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) confirming that 18 insurance...
FCCPC Caps Digital Lenders to Five Apps Amid Fintech Credit Market Major Shake-Up
Nigeria’s fast-growing digital lending industry is bracing for its biggest regulatory overhaul yet as the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection...
Nigeria’s Startup Funding Soars 130% in October, Hits Record $93.4 Million
Nigeria’s tech ecosystem regained strong momentum in October 2025, with startups securing $93.4 million in disclosed funding across eight deals,...
