The Mask Comes Off: Inside the High-Stakes Fall of Crypto Kingpin Manpreet Kohli
The illusion of a multi-billion-dollar crypto utopia has completely shattered. In a courtroom in London, the high-flying lifestyle of 45-year-old Manpreet Kohli—the executive chief behind the infamous Saitama cryptocurrency token—hit a dead end. Kohli…
Dangote Refinery IPO: Record Listing Nears as Global Investors Focus on Supply Costs
Plans for the monumental Dangote Refinery IPO are accelerating toward what financial analysts expect to be one of the largest public offerings in African corporate history. The 650,000 barrel-per-day facility in Lekki, Lagos, has transformed from a…
FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday as Nation Marks 2026 Eid-ul-Mawlid
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday as a public holiday to mark the 2026 Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The official announcement was made by the Minister of…
Credit Demand Surge: FCMB Increases Instant FastCash Loan Limit to ₦500,000
Responding to growing consumer demand for fast, flexible credit, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has officially increased the maximum limit on its paperless digital loan platform, FastCash, to ₦500,000. The strategic adjustment comes as households and…
Financial Relief: FCMB Increases FastCash Instant Loan Limit to ₦500,000
In a bid to provide greater financial support and convenient credit access to its customers, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has announced an upward revision of its instant digital loan product, FastCash, raising the maximum borrowing limit to ₦500,000.…
Drive Your Dream Today: UBA and Mikano Motors Launch 70% Vehicle Financing Scheme
In a major boost for consumer credit and asset ownership in Nigeria, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has partnered with Mikano Motors to launch a flexible auto-financing initiative tagged “Drive Your Dream Today.” Unveiled at the Mikano…
Fuel Price Drop: Nigerians Dump High-Priced Outlets as Dangote Refinery Cuts Rates
A significant shift is underway across fuel stations in major Nigerian cities as motorists adjust their purchasing habits following recent petrol price cuts initiated by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Following a drop in global crude oil benchmarks…
“Pay Us Now or Face Our Wrath”: Civil Servants Threaten Strike Over Unpaid Allowances
Tension is mounting across federal ministries, departments, and agencies as civil servants issue an ultimatum to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Taiwo Oyedele, over unresolved welfare promises. The Joint National…
$4.5B Liquidity Boost: NEC Approves Project Gazelle 2 to Refinance NNPC Crude Loan
In a major fiscal move designed to reinforce foreign exchange reserves and shore up national revenue, the National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the refinancing of the $3.3 billion Project Gazelle crude-backed loan into a massive new $4.5 billion…
No More Preaching in Danfos: Senate Passes FRSC Bill Proposing ₦50k Fine for Bus Preachers, Hawkers
In a legislative move set to completely change the daily experience of commuters across Nigeria, the Nigerian Senate has officially passed the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Amendment Bill, 2026. The amended legislation, passed during a plenary session…
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