Another era of dollarised petrol pain
NIGERIANS appear headed for another round of economic hardship. This follows the Dangote Refinery’s decision to abandon the naira in favour of the dollar when fixing its ex-depot fuel prices.…
Diplomatic hopes on US-Iran talks push oil below $90
Global oil prices tumbled on Monday after United States President Donald Trump said Washington was holding “good talks” with Iran, raising hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough following the suspension of…
African startups look beyond fintech for next growth wave
African startups are looking beyond fintech for the next phase of growth as artificial intelligence emerges as a critical technology shaping the continent’s innovation landscape, according to venture capital firm…
Schneider Electric unit targets Nigeria’s industrial tech market
As Nigeria accelerates investment in industrialisation, urban development and critical infrastructure, Schneider Electric’s electrical and automation business, Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation, is stepping up efforts to position itself in…
Don’t interrupt babies’ sleep without medical reason, paediatricians tell parents
Paediatricians have advised parents against waking sleeping babies unnecessarily, warning that frequent disruption of babies’ natural sleep could affect brain development and other growth milestones. The child health experts said…
Suspect confesses to Falcons hotel heist
A suspect has reportedly been arrested and confessed to stealing cash belonging to several Super Falcons players at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, Morocco, just days before Nigeria’s opening match…
Moniepoint loans reach $700m, women secure 36% credit
Moniepoint has disclosed that it disbursed more than $700m in loans to micro, small and medium‑sized enterprises in 2025, with three out of every four borrowers receiving their first formal…
FCMB Group’s H1 profit jumps 99% to N157.3bn
FCMB Group Plc nearly doubled its profit before tax in the first half of 2026, posting a 99 per cent increase to N157.3bn as stronger lending income, an improved deposit…
Seven regional blocs redefining AI competition
The world is travelling on a high‑speed lane as every new day comes with tremendous developments in artificial intelligence. AI has potential in medical breakthroughs, science, engineering and economic growth.…
Woman stabs boyfriend, cuts off manhood in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a woman for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend and completely severing his manhood. The violent altercation occurred in the Badawa area of the state.…