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Global Credit Ratings (GCR) has upgraded FairMoney’s long- and short-term ratings, citing strong earnings, improved portfolio quality, and rising market dominance in Nigeria’s microlending sector.

FairMoney Secures GCR Rating Upgrade as Strong 2024 Revenues Boost Credit Profile

Global Credit Ratings (GCR) has upgraded FairMoney’s long- and short-term ratings, citing strong earnings, improved portfolio quality, and rising market dominance in Nigeria’s microlending sector….

By: Wura Obadare

Nigeria’s digital economy contributed 11.8% to real GDP in Q3 2025, with telecoms and financial services leading growth. Despite a quarterly slowdown, the sector recorded solid year-on-year gains and remains central to Nigeria’s economic ambitions.

Nigeria’s Digital Economy Adds 11.8% to Real GDP in Q3 2025 Despite Quarter-on-Quarter Decline

Nigeria’s digital economy contributed 11.8% to real GDP in Q3 2025, with telecoms and financial services leading growth. Despite a quarterly slowdown, the sector recorded…

By: Wura Obadare

Bitcoin could be set for a strong rebound if the U.S. Federal Reserve announces a rate cut in December, according to deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Key drivers include liquidity shifts, deleveraging, and renewed institutional interest.

Bitcoin Posts Sharpest Monthly Decline Since 2018 as Whale Sell-Off and ETF Outflows Crush Markets

Bitcoin plunged 17.49% in November—its worst performance since 2018—as whales offloaded over 50,000 BTC, ETF redemptions spiked, and global economic shocks rattled investors. Here’s a…

By: Ovie George

CISA issues a global warning about emerging spyware targeting WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, Telegram and Messenger users. Nigerians are increasingly affected. Learn how the attacks work and how to protect your Android or iPhone.

Global Spyware Alert: CISA Warns WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok Users of New Smartphone Attacks

CISA issues a global warning about emerging spyware targeting WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, Telegram and Messenger users. Nigerians are increasingly affected. Learn how the attacks work…

By: Ovie George

Temu partners with Nigerian logistics startup Dellyman to enhance delivery speed, improve customer trust, and support cross-border e-commerce growth in Nigeria’s expanding online retail market.

Temu Collaborates with Dellyman to Accelerate Delivery and Boost Customer Confidence in Nigeria

Temu partners with Nigerian logistics startup Dellyman to enhance delivery speed, improve customer trust, and support cross-border e-commerce growth in Nigeria’s expanding online retail market….

By: Adamu Garba

Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem says Meta has suspended his Facebook and Instagram accounts following the release of his protest track “Open Letter to Donald Trump,” which tackles corruption and insecurity in Nigeria.

Meta Suspends Eedris Abdulkareem’s Facebook, Instagram Accounts After Release of New Protest Song

Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem says Meta has suspended his Facebook and Instagram accounts following the release of his protest track “Open Letter to Donald Trump,”…

By: Adamu Garba

OPay has opened a newly upgraded office in Ibadan to improve customer support, enhance merchant services, and advance financial inclusion as part of its nationwide expansion strategy.

OPay Expands Nationwide Presence with New Upgraded Office in Ibadan

OPay has opened a newly upgraded office in Ibadan to improve customer support, enhance merchant services, and advance financial inclusion as part of its nationwide…

By: Adamu Garba

FCTA Reintroduces Smartphone Ban for Junior Staff, Orders Use of Basic Phones Only from December 1

The FCT Administration has reinstated a smartphone ban for GL14 and below staff in key departments, enforcing the use of basic phones to curb data…

By: Ovie George

The Federal Government has introduced the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC) to improve regional security, enhance identity management, and simplify movement for West Africans. The card doubles as a regional ID, travel document, and residence permit.

Nigeria Unveils ECOWAS Biometric ID Card to Advance Regional Security and Streamline Travel

The Federal Government has introduced the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC) to improve regional security, enhance identity management, and simplify movement for West Africans….

By: Adamu Garba

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has deployed its 1Gov Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS), marking a major step toward full digital transformation ahead of the Federal Government’s December 31, 2025 deadline.

Nigeria’s Labour Ministry Adopts 1Gov Cloud to Meet 2025 Digital Transformation Deadline

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has deployed its 1Gov Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS), marking a major step toward full digital transformation ahead of…

By: Wura Obadare

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