The innovators shaping Africa’s digital future
By Juliet Umeh As Africa continues to thrive as a hub of technological innovation, there are four Nigerian tech leaders and engineers who have shown and clearly distinguished themselves on the global stage. Currently, their contributions have now spanned fintech, cybersecurity, AI, and robotics, impacting lots of users worldwide. These four individuals are exceptional for […]
Isoko youths laud Otuaro over inclusion in amnesty programme
Youths of Isoko Nation have commended the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Chief Dennis Otuaro, PhD, for what they described as a historic and unprecedented inclusion of Isoko youths in the Programme’s non-violent phase. The commendation was contained in a statement issued on behalf […]
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Nigeria leads as Africa’s instant payment transactions hit $2tn — SIIPS
By Juliet Umeh Nigeria has emerged as a continental leader in Africa’s fast-growing digital payments ecosystem, as instant payment systems across the continent processed transactions worth nearly $2 trillion in 2024, according to a new report. The State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems, SIIPS, 2025 Report, released by the AfricaNenda Foundation in partnership with the World […]
New tax implementation to reduce compliance burdens —RMAFC Boss
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Shehu, has said the implementation of new tax laws, starting January 1, 2026, will reduce the burden of compliance and create a more predictable fiscal environment. Shehu made this remark at the National Stakeholders’ Discourse themed “Enhancing Fiscal Efficiency and […]
Petrol supply rises 55% to 71.5m litres daily
•As consumption hits 52.1m litres By Ediri Ejoh 7 The supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, increased to 71.5 million litres per day in November 2025 from 46million litres per day in October, indicating an increase of 55 per cent. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) said the volume […]
