Timipre Sylva Resigns from APC, Accuses EFCC of Bias; Anti-Graft Agency Demands Surrender Over $14.86m Fraud
In a major political shakeup, former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has officially dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a fiery resignation letter dated August 31, 2026, Sylva…
Meta Ends Free Business Messaging: What the October 1 WhatsApp Charges Mean for Nigerian Fintechs and SMEs
Starting October 1, 2026, tech parent company Meta will officially end free service messaging windows on the WhatsApp Business Platform (formerly WhatsApp Business API) for Nigerian enterprise accounts. The policy update introduces a direct per-message…
“We Are Going Nowhere!”: OPay Dismantles Viral September 1 Shutdown Rumour
Panic hit social media across Nigeria as a doctored “Official Note” began circulating rapidly, claiming that fintech giant OPay Digital Services would suspend all operations and go on an “indefinite break” starting Tuesday,…
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…
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