Nigerian platform turns excess airtime into cash, hits 70,000 swaps in 18 months
By Juliet Umeh MubuyWallet, a Nigerian bill payment platform, is helping address one of the country’s most common digital payment challenges through its Airtime Swap service, giving users a simple way to convert excess airtime into cash. In a country where millions of people rely on mobile networks for communication, business, and everyday transactions, purchasing […]
Osun: ‘Accord thugs’ shoot APC member; ‘APC thugs’ kidnap two
An APC member was, on Saturday, shot by suspected political thugs, while APC thugs kidnapped two persons at Ilesa
Police condemn killing of Benue MACBAN Chairman, launch full investigation
The Benue State Police Command has condemned the killing of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Benue State chapter, Ardo Risku Muhammad, and one Yakubu Isa, describing the attack as a senseless criminal act capable of undermining ongoing peace and security efforts in the state.
‘I still send Diogo Jota messages’ — Reuben Neves
Ruben Neves has revealed that he still sends WhatsApp messages to his late friend and former teammate Diogo Jota, nearly a year after the Liverpool forward died in a tragic car crash.
E/Guinea man returns home after being forced to serve in Russian army
Daniel Angel Masie Nchama was greeted by his parents as he stepped off an Ethiopian Airlines flight at Malabo.
Osun 2026: Thugs shoot APC member in Osogbo
A member of the All Progressives Congress, Taofeek Mustapha, was on Saturday reportedly shot by suspected political thugs.
Security: Nigerian Army graduates 4,739 recruits at Osogbo depot
The army chief said the passing-out recruits were part of the first batch of 28,000 personnel approved by President Bola Tinubu to boost national security.
Djokovic inspired by Serena as he targets history at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic is taking inspiration from Serena Williams’ sensational comeback as he sets his sights on a record-breaking triumph at Wimbledon.
Prince Harry, wife, kids to stay at royal residences on UK visit
The BBC reported the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be guests of King Charles III at an unspecified royal estate during the visit.
ATE 2026: Fintechs must prioritise trust, stronger governance as industry matures — Experts
Experts in Africa’s financial technology ecosystem have said fintech companies have not “lost the plot” but must evolve into stronger, better-governed institutions capable of attracting long-term investment and sustaining financial inclusion. They spoke on Saturday during a panel session on “Have Fintechs Lost the Plot?” at the Africa Technology Expo held in Lagos. Speaking during […]
UK to expand refugee sponsorship schemes
The UK interior ministry has announced it will create new legal routes for asylum seekers, including allowing community organisations to sponsor refugees based on a similar system in Canada. The system will come into place later this year, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said late Friday, with organisations and some “trusted” universities able to sponsor refugees […]
