After 10 years as payments company, Flutterwave is eyeing banking as its new growth strategy
Flutterwave, the African financial technology startup valued at $3 billion, is moving its next growth strategy from digital payments to
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Tinubu departs Abuja Thursday for Umrah at Makkah, Saudi Arabia
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah. Umrah is an
Why fragmented power infrastructure may stall state electricity market plan
Nigeria’s electricity market decentralisation could create new investment opportunities across generation, transmission and distribution, but poorly coordinated infrastructure development risks
Lagos fire losses expose gaps in prevention and safety enforcement
Lagos State’s efforts to strengthen emergency response capacity are drawing attention to the need for stricter fire safety enforcement, regular
Bitget Wallet opens dollar, euro accounts to Nigerians without foreign addresses
Bitget Wallet, a self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet, has launched a service allowing freelancers, remote workers and salary earners to receive dollar
Senate asks Tinubu to rename education institution after late Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti
The late elder statesman and Afenifere leader died last Tuesday. The post Senate asks Tinubu to rename education institution after late Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Police, youth clash in Ondo community over farmer’s murder
The youth reportedly attempted to lynch the murder suspects but were prevented by the police, resulting in a mob reaction from the youth. The post Police, youth clash in Ondo community over farmer’s murder appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Zenith Bank expands digital payment options with Google Pay launch
From Nigeria’s first ATM gallery to the phone in your pocket, Zenith Bank continues its technology-led approach to making payments simpler and more secure. The post Zenith Bank expands digital payment options with Google Pay launch appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria: Bayelsa Pastor Arrested Over Alleged Defilement of 2 Minors
[Leadership] The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old pastor, Ambros Mark, over the alleged sexual defilement of two underage girls, aged 13 and 14, in Yenagoa, the state capital.
Nigeria: Jigawa Assembly Passes State Police Bill
[Leadership] The Jigawa State House of Assembly has passed the bill seeking the establishment of state police after weeks of legislative scrutiny, with the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, expressing optimism that the initiative will strengthen internal security across the country.