Nigerian Web3 startups raised $43 million in 2025, but growth remains early
The rebound masks an ecosystem still dominated by early-stage bets and a narrow focus on stablecoin-driven payments.
How police recovered weapons, arrested suspected robbers linked to Arise TV journalist’s killing – Witness
The police are prosecuting 11 suspects in connection to the killing of the Arise Television journalist in September last year. The post How police recovered weapons, arrested suspected robbers linked to Arise TV journalist’s killing – Witness appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Troops arrest notorious IPOB commander, four others who allegedly killed police officer
The Nigerian Army said the troops arrested the suspects during a raid on the group’s hideout in Nwofe, Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The post Troops arrest notorious IPOB commander, four others who allegedly killed police officer appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
“My arrest was politically motivated,” Blord says as he joins Sowore’s movement
Blord’s remarks came two days after VDM announced a temporary withdrawal from social media platforms. The post “My arrest was politically motivated,” Blord says as he joins Sowore’s movement appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Unlocking women's full economic potential
As Africa's financial sector shifts from inclusion to impact, Ecobank's Carol Oyedeji explains why unlocking the full potential of women entrepreneurs is increasingly becoming a commercial imperative rather than a social goal.
ipNX warns telecom growth at risk, seeks urgent power, security reforms
Nigeria’s leading technology company, ipNX, has called for urgent action to address key challenges slowing down the growth of the country’s telecommunications sector, warning that issues such as poor power supply, weak security coordination, and limited investment could hold back progress. The call
What it costs to get Citizenship in Canada, UAE, US, 12 others
Canada’s start-up visa, the United Arab Emirates’s golden visa, and the United States’ EB-5 immigrant investor programme are among a growing number of pathways offering Nigerians and other Africans access to investment migration opportunities designed to attract foreign capital inflows. Nigerian inv
Africa moves to end data colonialism as UniCloud, OADC seal sovereign cloud deal
In a major push to strengthen Africa’s control over its digital future, UniCloud Africa and Open Access Data Centres have announced a strategic partnership aimed at keeping African data within the continent and reducing dependence on foreign cloud providers. The agreement will see UniCloud Africa de
Kenya: Itumbi Dismisses Claims of Delayed ID Issuance, Cites Nakuru Data Amid Political Row
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination Head Dennis Itumbi has dismissed opposition claims of selective issuance and delays in national identity cards as false, urging Kenyans to rely on verified government data.
Kenya: Met Department Issues Heavy Rainfall Advisory Across Coastal and Northern Kenya
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a Heavy Rainfall Advisory warning of intensified rainfall across several parts of the country between April 22 and April 27, 2026.