President Hakainde Hichilema has announced that Zambia is now the world’s leading exporter of emeralds, surpassing Colombia, which had long held dominance over the global emerald market with between 70% …
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Five Nigerian Fintechs Make CNBC’s 2025 List of World’s Top 300 Fintech Companies
Five Nigerian financial technology companies, PalmPay, Moniepoint, OPay, Piggyvest, and Interswitch, have been listed among the top 300 fintech companies in the world for 2025. The ranking was published by …
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How Fintech Infrastructure is Powering the Modern Trading Industry
The financial technology industry, commonly known as fintech, emerged in its current form in the late 1990s and early 2000s. However, the roots of fintech can be traced back to …
The government of Portugal has announced a new upgrade to its job seeker visa, aimed at attracting more skilled professionals from non-EU countries, including Nigeria, from 2026. The upgraded visa …
The Federal Government has announced a temporary suspension of the ongoing recruitment process into Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies. The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, also known as CDCFIB, …
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Nigeria’s Insurance Firms Record Over N233 Billion Profit, Best Performance in a Decade
Nigeria’s top insurance companies are currently experiencing their most profitable period in over a decade, as a mix of rising interest rates, regulatory enforcement, and strategic investment choices propel their …
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Mary Njoku Urges NAFDAC to Tackle Fake Drugs After Alleged Experience with Ineffective Medication in Nigeria
Nollywood actress and film producer Mary Remmy Njoku has raised concerns about the alarming presence of potentially fake or ineffective drugs in Nigeria. The actress, widely known for her work …
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FG Launches National Artisan Skills Acquisition Programme to Train Youth
The Federal Government has officially launched the National Artisan Skills Acquisition Programme (NASAP), a new initiative aimed at training young Nigerians in market-relevant skills and directly connecting them to job …
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JCI Eko Trains Over 150 Graduates at After School Programme
More than 150 graduates, undergraduates, and young professionals have benefitted from the JCI Eko’s After School (LAS) programme, which was held at Ilaji Resort in Ibadan, Oyo State. The training, …
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Experts Predict Big Changes for Cryptocurrency by 2025 as Technology
The cryptocurrency world has grown rapidly since it emerged over a decade ago, moving from a small interest among tech enthusiasts to a global financial movement. Now, as 2025 approaches, …