Thursday, October 8, 2026

Economy

July 29, 2026

Flutterwave makes CNBC, Statista’s World’s Top Fintech Companies’ list

As Flutterwave enters its second decade, the company is expanding beyond payments to help businesses do more with their money.

Flutterwave
July 29, 2026

Kaduna govt holds 2026 civil service exam for 3,000 workers

The Kaduna government has commenced the 2026 civil service examination to confirm the appointments of 3,000 civil servants.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
July 29, 2026

Fashion entrepreneur urges investment in creative sector

Ms Ojeniyi said with the evolution of the digital economy, Nigerian fashion entrepreneurs had embraced AI to redefine the customer experience.

MODELS ON NIGERIAN FASHION RUNWAY
July 29, 2026

NURTW wants centralised motor park in Bauchi

NURTW has advocated for the establishment of a centralised mega park to enhance road transportation services in Bauchi.

Bauchi motor park
July 29, 2026

Internal documents show Shell’s role in oil theft, environmental damage across Niger Delta

A top management official at Shell wrote in 2013 that the Nigerian Army accused the company of complicity in oil theft “because we are not removing the bunkering points”.

: Oil spill in Niger Delta, Shell, Amnesty International
July 29, 2026

Technology, AI must align with human values, says Malaysian PM

The prime minister spoke at the inauguration of AI Malaysia, a national AI entity under the Digital Ministry.

Anwar Ibrahim
July 29, 2026

August 1 Deadline: Lagos commuters risk seven years’ imprisonment for paying cash, LAMATA warns

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority says it will begin penalising commuters who pay cash on any of its regulated transport services from August 1.

BRT buses, Sanwo-Olu
July 29, 2026

Tinubu says economy, security improving amid economic hardship, violent attacks

Mr Tinubu says Nigeria’s economy has recovered and security operations are yielding improved results through stronger coordination among security and intelligence agencies.

President Bola Tinubu
July 28, 2026

Insurance stocks lift market as investors gain N481 billion

Insurance stocks lifted market gains ahead of the July 31 insurance recapitalisation deadline.

Nigerian trading floor
July 28, 2026

FG plans national housing finance agency

Mr Darma said the agency would emerge under a proposed national mortgage industry policy designed to improve access to mortgage financing.

Muttaqha Rabe