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CBN Affirms Alpha Morgan Bank’s Capitalisation

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has affirmed the capitalisation of Alpha Morgan Bank, marking an important milestone in the bank’s growth journey and reinforcing its commitment to building a strong, resilient, and future-ready financial institution. This affirmation reflects the bank’s adherence to regulatory requirements and its strategic focus on strengthening its capital base to […]

Tech

Experts Weigh Blockchain Option for Nigeria’s Elections Process

As Nigeria continues to grapple with the challenges of electoral transparency and voter trust, stakeholders in the blockchain industry are proposing a technological pivot. In an X (formerly Twitter) Space hosted by the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) yesterday, themed ‘From Ballot to Blocks: Can Blockchain Fix Nigeria’s Elections?’, the experts argued […]

Telecom

Airtel Africa Foundation Awards Scholarships to First Batch of Nigerian Undergraduates

Airtel Africa Foundation has inducted the first Nigerian cohort of the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship that offers fully paid scholarships for students pursuing undergraduate courses in science, technology, engineering and mathematics across the continent. During a ceremony held at Airtel Nigeria headquarters in Lagos, Airtel Africa Foundation’s Chairman, Dr Segun Ogunsanya, alongside Airtel Nigeria’s CEO, […]

News

Goodnews Naija Launches ‘Building in Nigeria’ Series on Entrepreneurs, Real Sector Builders

Goodnews Naija Podcast, a digital platform dedicated to highlighting positive, uplifting stories and innovations from Nigeria, has launched Building in Nigeria, a documentary-style series aimed at spotlighting entrepreneurs and businesses contributing to economic activity and job creation across the country. The series explores the realities of running and scaling businesses in Nigeria, featuring founders, operators, […]

Broadcasting

South Africa’s Nomzamo Mbatha Appears on Glo-Sponsored African Voices

Globally recognized South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha will feature on this week’s edition of African Voices Changemakers, the 30 minute show on Cable News Network International (CNN). In this episode of the Glo-sponsored programme, Mbatha sits down with CNN’s Larry Madowo for an exclusive conversation while filming the final season of the hit television series […]

Telecom

Cassava Launches Sovereign Cloud for Africa’s Public Sector

In the wake of increasing geopolitical tension, Cassava Technologies has unveiled its National Sovereign Cloud offering for African governments. The solution, the company claims, will help the continent’s governments ensure data is kept on infrastructure that remains under local legal and operational jurisdiction. According to the official announcement, made yesterday, the solution provides “secure, locally-governed […]

Telecom

SmartCash Launches ‘No Be Cho Cho Cho’ Campaign to Boost Digital Banking in Nigeria

Smartcash Payment Service Bank (PSB), the Airtel-owned digital financial services platform, has unveiled a nationwide marketing campaign titled “No Be Cho Cho Cho”, signalling a strategic shift toward proof-led messaging in Nigeria’s fast-evolving fintech sector. Launched at a media event in Lagos, the campaign represents a new chapter for Smartcash, following its earlier “Money Matter […]

Business news

Quest Merchant Bank Achieves CBN Regulatory Recapitalisation Milestone

Quest Merchant Bank Limited has successfully met the ₦50 billion minimum capital requirement mandated for merchant banks by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) strengthening the Bank’s capital base and reinforcing its capacity to support Nigeria’s economic transformation. This milestone reflects investors’ continued confidence in the Bank’s long-term strategy, strong governance, and sustainable growth outlook. […]

Telecom

Report finds the Number of Trojan Banker Attacks on Smartphones Increased by 56% in 2025

According to a Kaspersky report “Mobile malware evolution,” the number of Trojan banker attacks on Android smartphones increased by 56% in 2025 compared to the previous year*. This type of malware is designed to steal user credentials for online banking, e-payment services and credit card systems. Cybercriminals commonly distribute Trojan bankers through messaging apps, as […]

News

FG Approves GIS-enabled Digital Postcode to Tackle Logistics Gaps, Boost E-commerce

Federal Executive Council has approved the rollout of a nationwide alphanumeric digital postcode system, a move believe will modernise the country’s addressing framework and support growth in logistics, e-commerce and emergency services. The approval, granted under president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, paves the way for the introduction of a Geographic Information System (GIS)-enabled postcode platform designed […]

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