Opay redefined fintech in Nigeria – Oladipo Omogbenigun, Pioneer Opay staff
Saying that OPay, a financial technology platform is bringing freedom and security to everyone in Nigeria through unmatched and exceptional mobile money service is like stating the obvious. The good news here is that OPay has positioned itself as a financial freedom hub in which making quick and easy payments are done, trailblazing the fintech […]
Clean hands save life
ON pages 10 and 18 of the book, AWO, The Autobiography of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, published in 1960, the author revealed the incredibly low level of hygiene in his Ikenne community around 1920. Awo wrote: “In a society where most people did not have anything at all like a bath more than half-a-dozen times in […]
FG begins Extended Public Works Programme in Zamfara
The Federal Government has started distribution of working equipment under the Extended Special Public Works Programme in Zamfara, to boost the economy and create jobs.
Pressure mounts on Police Affairs Ministry over IGP Adamu’s successor
As the race for a successor to Mohammed Adamu, the Inspector-General of Police hots up, pressure is currently mounting on the Police Affairs ministry on who to succeed the current IGP. It was gathered that senior officials in the ministry are currently divided on the succession battle. While one camp is working towards extending the […]
From Omoluabi to LivingTrust: A Lesson in Value Creation
By Remi Ladigbolu Any time a record of the outstanding successes of Governor Gboyega Oyetola-led administration in Osun State is being compiled, the story of LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc will definitely hold a pride of place. The reason is not farfetched. The decision of the state to cede its majority shareholding in the bank to […]
Kano now running a realistic budget — Commissioner
By Bashir Bello – Kano Kano State Commissioner of Planning and Budget, Nura Muhammad Dankadai has said the state is now running a realistic budget where it made budgetary provision based on what it can achieve. Dankadai stated this while briefing newsmen in the state on the 2021 fiscal year budget breakdown. This he said […]
Former AIG Tambari Yabo dies at 64
Tambari Yabo, a retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), is dead.
African FinTech has potential to tap into $10bn market – Temiloluwa Gbadebo
Temiloluwa Gbadebo is an emerging leader in African fintech. His extensive knowledge of the Nigeria’s technological landscape has made him one of the most sought-after voices having successfully engineered numerous fintech project in Nigeria. In this conversation about the African fintech scene, He highlights the massive potential of open banking in Nigeria and Africa at […]
Night of a galaxy of Stars ― celebrating the ‘Chairman’
By Dr Segun Odegbami, Two nights ago, I hosted my regular television program, The Sports Parliament, on Africa’s largest television network, Nigeria Television Authority, NTA. It featured a number of megastar African football players from different parts of the continent. Many persons have wondered how I pulled it off, getting all of them to agree […]
CAN to manage Ohanaeze for 2 months, organise election
The President, Christian Association of Igbo Ministers, Solomon Okorie, on Saturday, confirmed that Ohanaeze leadership would be handed over to the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, South-East Zone, for two months within which they would organise the election of new leadership.
5 feared killed during soldiers, commercial drivers clash in Kwara
No fewer than five civilians were allegedly killed at Ilesha-Baruba, Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara following a clash between some soldiers and commercial drivers.
