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
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
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
[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
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
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’
Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has described Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a “big disappointment,” even as he continues to enjoy a standout campaign in Spain that has earned him a nomination for the Sporting La Liga MVP award. Speaking in an interview with Anthony Nleb
In 2025, Nigeria’s 30 biggest firms collectively paid N2.32 trillion in income taxes, reflecting an 86 percent increase from the N1.14 trillion remitted in 2024. This amount represents about 12.9 percent of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) total tax revenue for the year. The NRS disclosed that it g
Worshippers were attacked during Easter services in Benue, Plateau and Kaduna. In Ngoshe and other North-east communities, violence struck shortly after evening prayers during Ramadan. The post No Sanctuary: How terrorists exploited Nigeria’s religious gatherings appeared first on Premium Times Nige
Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.