Africa loses over $580 billion annually to corruption, illicit outflows — AfDB 

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has said that the continent is losing more than $580 billion every year through corruption and illicit capital outflows, a loss that continues to undermine…

NCAA orders airlines to enforce phone switch-off during take-off and landing 

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed all airlines operating in the country to enforce a mandatory phone switch-off for passengers during take-off and landing.  The post NCAA orders…

FCTA impounds more than 700 vehicles with tinted glass, fake number plates over robbery incidents

FCTA impounds over 700 vehicles with tinted glass, fake number plates in crackdown on ‘One Chance’ robberies  The post FCTA impounds more than 700 vehicles with tinted glass, fake number…

FG decries low agricultural export earnings, below $400 million despite major GDP contribution  

The Federal Government has expressed concern over Nigeria’s low earnings from agricultural exports, noting that the sector contributes significantly to the economy but generates less than $400 million in foreign…

Lagos Govt seals event centre in Lekki, arrests two men over illegal refuse burning 

The Lagos State Government has sealed Grace Garden Event Place in Lekki and arrested two men caught burning refuse at the venue.  The post Lagos Govt seals event centre in…

Lagos-Calabar Highway: Umahi directs that 2 TV stations should have access to site every week

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has directed that two television stations should be taken to the project site of the Lagos-Calabar Highway every week to show sections of ongoing…

Casava names Solabomi Oreagba COO to drive insurtech growth amid landmark insurance bill 

Casava Inc., parent company of Casava Microinsurance Limited, Nigeria’s pioneer digital insurance provider, has announced the appointment of Solabomi Oreagba as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. The…

Inside Merkury: How dentsu’s groundbreaking identity platform is transforming African Marketing 

From South Africa to Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya, dentsu’s Merkury is setting a new standard for data-driven, person-based marketing in Africa.  The post Inside Merkury: How dentsu’s groundbreaking identity platform…

Nigeria’s Credit Crisis: Why MSMEs must fix their credit habits now

By Seyi Asagun In Nigeria today, credit is more than just a financial tool — it is a business passport. For micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), your credit history…

Bfree, Moove lead as Nigerian startups raise $4.8 million in July 2025 

Nigerian startups secured over $4.8 million in funding across 10 deals in July 2025, led by digital credit recovery and debt management platform, Bfree, and Mobility fintech firm Moove.  The…

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