Nigeria’s drive toward a cashless economy is entering a more complex phase, with industry stakeholders shifting focus from adoption to interoperability of digital payment systems. This formed the core of discussions at the NIBSS NQR Dynamic QR Demo Day held in Lagos in March 2026, where Bluecode Africa joined banks, fintech firms, and payment operators […]

…decries politicisation of military efforts for selfish reasons The National Initiative for Peace and Security (NIPS) has commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria for significant operational successes recorded across multiple theatres in the first quarter of 2026. Under the leadership of General Olufemi Oluyede, the group led by Dr Adams Kings, its Executive Director said […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Passpoint, a financial infrastructure company, has officially positioned itself as the financial orchestration layer for cross-border operations across Africa, Europe, and the G20. The company unifies payments, compliance, liquidity, and settlement into a single programmable control plane. It currently processes billions of dollars in annualised payment volume for over 300 merchants across […]

…Okei advocates cultural renaissance By Jimitota Onoyume The United States of America’s wing of the University of Benin alumni association , has participated in the 30th edition of the Nigerian American Golf Group , NAGG tournament. A statement on the event by Mr Jerome- Mario Utomi reads : ” In line with expert recommendations that […]

Nigeria’s foremost Redrick Public Relations outfit has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 SABRE Awards EMEA, one of the communications industry’s most respected global awards programmes recognising excellence in branding, reputation and engagement. In a competition featuring over 2,000 entries, the SABRE Awards recognize Superior Achievement in Branding, Reputation, and Engagement. The agency’s […]

By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja Hon. David Idris Zacharias, the Kogi State Coordinator of Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN), has donated ₦5 million to support the inauguration of the state’s Executive Council and the unveiling of the Tinubu 2027 re-election agenda. Zacharias, a two-term member of the House of Representatives for Idah Federal Constituency, described […]

By Juliet Umeh As Nigerians increasingly turn to preventive health and holistic wellbeing amid rising healthcare costs and lifestyle-related conditions, international wellness technology brand Amezcua has introduced a non-powered solution designed to fit into everyday routines. The company, marking its 20th anniversary, has rolled out its GX-1 Bio-Reset System, a grounding mat positioned as a […]

By Esther Onyegbula A Lagos-based real estate firm, Peedeep Arcade Properties Ltd, has allocated commercial spaces to 38 subscribers at its Acada Arcade Shopping Complex, urging investors to meet a 70 per cent payment threshold to secure ownership. The allocation ceremony, the first by the company in 2026, held at the complex located opposite the […]

The Chief Executive Officer of Vintage Property/ Vintage Deluxe Interiors, Engr Francis Mune Nwaogwugwu has been honoured with Outstanding Business Icon of the Year award by Champions Newspapers, in recognition of exceptional leadership, innovation, and contributions to Nigeria’s real estate sector. The award, presented at a high-profile ceremony attended by industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders, […]

By Solomon Nwoke The 2025 Professor Akin Oyebode Football Tournament concluded at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado-Ekiti, with Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government emerging champions after a 5–4 penalty victory over Oye Local Government, following a 3–3 draw in regulation time. Winners and runners-up in both categories received cash prizes, underlining the tournament’s commitment to rewarding […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Minister Festus Keyamo have made clear that this is a national priority, not in the rhetorical sense that phrase is often used, but in the concrete sense of political will, funding, and accountability.

…Backs Tinubu’s re-election By Henry Ojelu A political pressure group in Ogun State, Yayi Progressives Movement, YPM, has donated N1billion and unveiled 27 branded campaign buses to bolster the 2027 governorship ambition of the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. The group also declared its readiness to mobilise voters […]

In the high-stakes world of modern science, the difference between a breakthrough and a bottleneck often lies not in the microscope, but in the system behind it. Oluwatobilola “Tobi” Ogunbowale is a Laboratory Informaticist and Biomedical Informatics professional whose journey from the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic in Lagos to the cutting edge of American […]

By Emmanuel Okogba The President of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has paid glowing tribute to former Voice of America (VOA) correspondent, Saleh Shehu Ashaka, describing his death as a major loss to the journalism profession and the country. Gwarzo said the late Ashaka was a distinguished media professional who devoted […]

The case involves Musk’s missing a statutory deadline for notifying regulators as he bought more and more Twitter shares ahead of the takeover.