The University of Calabar in Cross River State has become the latest school to benefit from OPay’s N1.2 billion scholarship programme aimed at helping Nigerian students. The financial technology company, …
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POS Transactions Hit N223tn in 2024 as ATM Withdrawals Drop
Point of Sale (POS) terminals processed a total of N223.27 trillion worth of transactions across Nigeria in 2024. This figure is more than double the N110.35 trillion recorded in 2023, …
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The Effect of Israel-Iran Conflict on the People, Global Economy
Tensions between Israel and Iran have sharply increased. This situation is now causing big changes around the world. It affects how people travel, what things cost, and the stability of …
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Nigeria’s New Plan: Using NIN to Track All Unpaid Loans – What You Need to Know
The Nigerian Government has initiated a plan to change how people borrow money. Soon, every loan taken in Nigeria will be connected to the borrower’s National Identification Number (NIN). This …
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Top 6 Fintech Apps for Competitive Dollar Exchange in Nigeria
Exchanging foreign currency, especially US dollars, can feel like a complex maze for many. Traditional banks often offer less favorable rates. Hidden charges can also eat into your hard-earned money. …
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How to Protect Your Digital Life After New Cyber Leaks
Just recently, cybersecurity experts unveiled a huge data breach. It involved an unbelievable 16 billion login credentials. These stolen records include usernames and passwords. They belong to users across nearly …
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ARCON Vows to Intensify Regulation of Advertising Content Across Digital and Traditional Platforms
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has announced plans to step up its regulatory oversight of advertising content across traditional and digital platforms, in a move aimed at curbing …
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PZ Cussons Relaunches Carex to Promote Hygiene
Consumer goods giant, PZ Cussons Nigeria, has relaunched its flagship hygiene brand, Carex, as part of a renewed campaign to promote safe hygiene practices in Nigerian homes. The relaunch, themed …
The Cocoa Association of Nigeria (CAN) has raised concerns over the worsening state of the cocoa processing industry in the country, blaming high production costs, poor funding, and overtaxation for …
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Edo Faces Diphtheria Surge Know the Symptoms and Risks
Edo State faces a surge in suspected diphtheria cases. This past week, two lives were lost at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). Reports indicate UBTH is now overwhelmed …