The crackdown on crypto has crippled foreign direct investments in Nigeria’s fintech sector
Technology is changing our everyday lives at a faster rate. In developed markets, fintech, blockchain,...
2022
Nigeria Domestic airline operators to shut down flight operations May 9
Airline operators say they will shut down operations on Monday, May 9, due to high...
Maradona ‘Hand of God’ jersey auctioned for N3.8bn
The jersey worn by Argentine football legend, Diego Maradona, when he scored the famous “Hand...
Dangote Cement raises N116 billion to refinance debts
Dangote Cement has raised N116 billion from banks and high networth individuals to repay the...
Sanlam announces strategic €2 billion deal with Allianz to combine resources across 29 African countries
One of Africa’s largest insurance services providers, Sanlam, has announced a strategic partnership with Allianz...
Aliko Dangote is now the 67th richest person in the world with a net worth of $20.7 billion
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, has emerged as the 67th richest person in the world...
Bank of Uganda says cryptocurrency has no place in domestic market
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has issued a prohibition on the use of crypto in...
Strong sales on COVID vaccine, oral treatment earns Pfizer $15bn in Q1
Pfizer stepped out strong in its first-quarter earnings report after its COVID vaccine and oral...
FERTILIZER: Nigeria to pay more for Canada’s potash, sanction against Russia bites
Africa’s most populous country has turned to Canada for its potash needs – a key...
Kenya: President Uhuru Kenyatta issues executive order raising the minimum wage for workers by 12% effective May 1
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has issued a directive to increase workers’ minimum wage by 12...