Moniepoint Tops Nigeria’s Retail Sector with N412 Trillion in Transactions
Moniepoint Tops Nigeria’s Retail Sector with N412 Trillion in Transactions Moniepoint, a leading Nigerian fintech, reported processing a massive N412 trillion in transaction value throughout 2025. This milestone underscores the platform’s dominant position in the retail payment ecosystem, where it now powers approximately 80 percent of all in-person payments nationwide. The company […]
Markets to Reopen as Anambra Traders Agree on Ending Monday Sit-at-Home
Markets to Reopen as Anambra Traders Agree on Ending Monday Sit-at-Home Business owners at the Onitsha Main Market and other commercial hubs across Anambra have formally committed to ending the weekly Monday sit-at-home exercise. This resolution followed a high-level meeting with Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Thursday to address the economic stagnation in […]
Infrastructure Reforms Push Nigeria’s Daily Crude Output to 2.2 Million Barrels
Infrastructure Reforms Push Nigeria’s Daily Crude Output to 2.2 Million Barrels Nigeria’s petroleum sector has recorded a landmark achievement as crude oil production reached 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) this week. This surge represents a significant leap from the 2025 peak of 1.8 million bpd, signaling a robust recovery for Africa’s […]
Seven Pillars Distinguishing the Middle Belt from Arewa
Seven Pillars Distinguishing the Middle Belt from Arewa Here are seven key factors that separate the Middle Belt’s identity from the “Arewa” North. This push for autonomy emphasizes a unique socio-cultural landscape defined by indigenous heritage and secular governance. The first distinction is the preservation of culture and tradition. Unlike the far […]
Outrage Over Health, Luxury Spending in Ekiti 2026 Budget
Outrage Over Health, Luxury Spending in Ekiti 2026 Budget The Ekiti State 2026 budget has ignited a fierce debate over fiscal priorities as the state which serves 3.5 million residents has allocated a paltry ₦68 million for primary healthcare capital projects. This meager allocation in frontline infrastructure has left many questioning the […]
Senator Pam Dachungyang Defects from ADP to APC
Senator Pam Dachungyang Defects from ADP to APC Senator Pam Dachungyang, representing Plateau North Senatorial District, has officially defected from the Action Democratic Party (ADP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Senate President, Godswill Akpabio announced the move during a plenary session on Thursday after reading the lawmaker’s formal letter of […]
Ondo Youths Protest, Want Alleged Certificate Forgery by Minister Probed
A group of youths under the banner of Ondo Concerned Youths on Thursday morning gathered in Akure, the Ondo State capital, to protest alleged efforts to shield a serving minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from investigation over alleged forged academic credentials and a disputed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate, insisting that accountability […]
Why Nigeria’s National Grid Continues to Collapse in 2026
Why Nigeria’s National Grid Continues to Collapse in 2026 Nigeria’s national electricity grid has suffered a turbulent start to 2026, recording three major collapses within a single week. While the government highlights recent financial reforms as progress, industry insiders argue these recurring failures expose a systemic rot that capital injections alone cannot solve. […]
EU Sanctions Key Leaders of RSF, SAF Over Sudan Conflict
EU Sanctions Key Leaders of RSF, SAF Over Sudan Conflict The Council of the European Union has imposed a new set of sanctions on key leaders from both the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) due to ongoing atrocities in the country. The announcement, made on Thursday, […]
US Mission Launches Free Online English Courses for Nigerians
US Mission Launches Free Online English Courses for Nigerians The United States Mission in Nigeria has officially announced the launch of free online English language courses for Nigerians. This initiative is designed to help learners enhance their professional skills and broaden their career opportunities through specialized communication training. The announcement was […]