Why anti-fraud infrastructure and innovation will decide the future of African banking
By Chioma Okoye Fraud is quietly undermining the future of African banking. As fintechs expand and digital banking becomes more widespread, the lack of strong anti-fraud infrastructure is exposing banks and users to serious risks. Billions are lost annually to internal manipulation, cybercrime, and regulatory breaches, yet many African financial institutions still operate without comprehensive […]
Reviving tourism, empowering communities: Remilekun Olaitan Martins’ vision for Africa
By Ayo Onikoyi For 15 years, Remilekun Olaitan Martins has been a dynamic force in the tourism sector and community development, leaving an indelible mark through her ventures: Sceptre & More Concepts, Sceptre Tourism, and Ariel Remar Associates Ltd. Her journey, fueled by a profound passion for travel and tourism, has not only shaped her […]
Childcare pioneer Caroline Popoola to address thousands at Lagos education conference
By Esther Onyegbula In a bold move to redefine early childhood education across Africa, top educators, school leaders, and childcare experts are preparing to converge in Lagos for the 2025 edition of the Early years childcare conference, set to hold on Saturday, July 5th at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island. Now in its fourth […]
Staff audit weeds 2,208 ghost workers off A’Ibom payroll
AKWA Ibom State government has delisted 2,208 suspected ghost workers from its payroll.
137 HCDTs not enough for oil-bearing communities – PWYP Nigeria
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Four years into the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), Publish What You Pay Nigeria (PWYP) has expressed concern that the establishment of only 137 Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) is insufficient to address the needs of oil-bearing communities. The group, therefore, called on the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission […]
Bayelsa auctioneers write Diri over faulty asset disposal process
Professional Auctioneers in Bayelsa State have protested to Governor Douye Diri over noticeable disregard to the existing procurement laws and abuse of State Asset disposal processes as provided in the public procurement repeal and reenactment law 2020.
