Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch coordinated attacks across Mali
Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north of the country in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.
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Transcorp Power posts N39.59bn Q1 profit
Transcorp Power Plc one of the power subsidiaries of Africa’s leading listed conglomerate, Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), has announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, reporting a resilient performance despite significant operational disr
Why Nigerian crypto startups are expanding beyond retail trading
The serious push into stablecoins, B2B payment rails, futures, and more complex financial products accelerated from 2023 onward to diversify income beyond the volatile retail cycle. Recently, that strategy has become more pronounced.
Nigerian fintechs turn to automated wealth tools as inflation erodes savings value
As inflation continues to erode the value of cash holdings in Nigeria, digital lenders and microfinance banks are increasingly pushing automated wealth tools to help retail customers protect their purchasing power, senior executives at FairMoney Microfinance Bank have said. Speaking during a roundta
PAFON 3.0: Fintech leaders clash on trust, inclusion and future of payments
Key players in Nigeria’s financial technology ecosystem debated how to deepen financial inclusion while maintaining trust, innovation, and regulatory balance in a fast-growing digital economy, at the Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON) 3.0. The discussions brought together voices across payments, credit
Nigeria is tightening tax enforcement. TaxStreem wants to automate compliance.
TaxStreem is an AI-powered tax calculation and computation tool that a tool that sits directly on top of a business’s financial activity.
High Tea with BellaNaija Style Returns With Pastels, Petals & Plenty to Look Forward To
High Tea with BellaNaija Style returns this Sunday, 26th April, to conclude Women’s Month. The 2026 edition features the 'Pastels and Petals' theme, bringing together industry leaders for curated panel sessions, community building, and a celebration of Nigerian fashion. The post High Tea with BellaN
Africa: 'We Are at a Critical Point in the Fight Against Malaria' #WorldMalariaDay
[allAfrica] Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has described the rollout of malaria vaccines across Africa as the fastest in its history, signalling a critical moment in the fight against one of the continent's deadliest diseases. 25 countries in Africa have introduced malaria vaccines into their routine i
Sledgehammer diplomacy and China’s soft touch, By Owei Lakemfa
Taiwan is a defined territory with claims to being a sovereign state. This is partly because powerful countries like the United States,US; Japan, New Zealand, Australia and the European Union member countries, maintain strong informal diplomatic and economic relations with it. Claiming to be the Rep
Meet Jamil Abubakar, Dangote’s son-in-law now leading group’s logistics strategy
As Africa’s largest industrial conglomerate deepens its focus on trade infrastructure and regional expansion, Dangote Group has appointed Jamil Mohammed Abubakar as Managing Director of Infrastructure and Logistics, placing him at the centre of a unit expected to play a defining role in the company’