10 African Central Banks exploring digital currencies in 2025
As digital finance sweeps across the globe, Africa is not being left behind.Currently, African countries are actively researching, piloting, or rolling out Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), a testament to…
The 10 most profitable listed companies in Nigeria – 2024
Nigeria’s most profitable companies wrapped up 2024 with a remarkable display of resilience, collectively posting record-breaking earnings.Despite macroeconomic challenges, these companies delivered strong bottom-line growth, outperforming previous years and sustaining…
Top MD/CEOs of Asset Management Companies in Nigeria
With a cumulative net asset value of over N5.9 trillion, Nigeria’s asset management industry is a critical pillar of the country’s financial services ecosystem.Asset management companies (AMCs) not only facilitate…
TStv MD, Bright Echefu, re-arraigned over N1bn and $1.3m alleged investment fraud, seeks out-of-court settlement
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned Bright Echefu, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of Telecom Satellites Limited (TStv), and three others on an amended twelve-count…
Best performing pension fund administrators in June 2025
Nigeria’s pension industry maintained its steady performance in June 2025, delivering steady returns across all Retirement Savings Account (RSA) categories.Despite tightening financial conditions and persistent macroeconomic uncertainties, all participating Pension…
Stock Market Spotlight: BETAGLAS leads with 414% surge, 18 others gain over 100% in H1 2025
The first half of 2025 ended on a high note for some investors in the Nigerian capital market as BETAGLAS emerged the star performer, surging by a jaw-dropping 414.56%, far…
Inside the fall of Okra: How Africa’s most promising open banking startup shut down at its peak
The news of Okra’s shutdown has left the Nigerian fintech industry watchers stunned, given the pivotal role the startup was playing in the open banking space in Nigeria.Back in 2020,…
From trash to millions: How plastic waste collectors in Nigeria are cashing in
If you live in Lagos or Ogun, chances are you’ve seen it — someone walking past with a sack slung over their back, bending occasionally to pick up used plastic…
10 Lagos hospitals delivering advanced surgeries and challenging outbound medical tourism
In recent years, Lagos has steadily gained ground as one of West Africa’s emerging destinations for medical tourism.With healthcare costs rising abroad and long wait times in countries like the…
AI holds key to exposing frequent budget padding, enhancing fiscal efficiency in Nigeria – Dr. Nasir Aminu
As Nigeria grapples with persistent challenges of budget padding, misappropriation, and inefficiencies in public finance management, the role of AI in promoting transparency has come under renewed focus.In this exclusive…