United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been named the winner of the African category at the 2026 Banker Technology Awards, recognised for its innovations in digital payments, e-business, and the use of artificial intelligence to drive seamless cross-border banking across more than 20 African markets. In its assessment of UBA’s winning entry, The Banker noted […]

•Promote healthy consumption without harming businesses — ACCI By Yinka Kolawole & Progress Godfrey Opposition to the proposed increase in excise duties on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) intensified yesterday as the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) warned of severe economic consequences. MAN cautioned that the proposed levy could […]

•Says 63% of Nigerians live in poverty By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Federal Government against the proposed $5 billion loan from the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FADB) of the United Arab Emirates, warning that the financing arrangement carries significant risks. Speaking during the Nigeria 2026 Article IV […]

For millions of Nigerians, poor telecom service has become more than an inconvenience. It is disrupting businesses, delaying emergency responses, frustrating financial transactions and fueling public anger over the rising cost of digital connectivity.

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has assured party members that the party will uphold internal democracy and will not impose candidates on any of its members. Dickson gave the assurance on Monday night in Abuja during a meeting with leaders of the Kwankwasiyya […]