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The naira weakened to N1,335.50 per dollar on October 13, 2026, its weakest closing level since August, as the currency extended its losses after trading around N1,333 in previous sessions.
TechCabal · ↗ 👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Microsoft closes a Window in NairobiIn today's edition: Microsoft shuts down Nairobi hub || UK fintech Wise receives licence confirmation || iOCO profit jumps 39% || CashAfrica, Chicken Republic partner
Nairametrics · ↗ Nigeria’s foreign reserves hit $58.81 billion, highest in 18 yearsNigeria’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $58.81 billion on October 12, 2026, their highest level since November 19, 2008, when reserves stood at approximately $58.91 billion.
Nairametrics · ↗ PenCom targets defaulting employers with automated crackdown after N36.6 billion recoveriesThe National Pension Commission (PenCom) has disclosed that it will begin calculating penalties against defaulting employers through an automated system, following cumulative recoveries of N36.6 billi…
Technext · ↗ PalmPay Named Digital Payments Platform of the Year at Business Day BAFI Awards 2026PalmPay, has been named Digital Payments Platform of the Year at the 2026 BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial…
TechCabal · ↗ Airtel’s virtual card will test Safaricom’s grip on Kenya’s online paymentsAirtel Mobile Commerce plans to launch a virtual payment card in Kenya, setting up a new contest with Safaricom over international online spending.
Nairametrics · ↗ NAFDAC seizes counterfeit alcoholic beverages worth over N2 billion in LagosThe National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized counterfeit alcoholic beverages valued at more than N2 billion during a raid at the International Trade Fair Comple…
Nairametrics · ↗ NCC registers 231 million telecom devices as Nigeria begins phone verificationThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has registered approximately 231 million telecommunications devices in Nigeria as it begins implementing a verification system designed to prevent counterf…
Nairametrics · ↗ Shell to sell Nigeria gas distribution business to Vaaris EnergyShell Plc has signed an agreement to sell its entire interest in Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) Group, which operates a domestic gas distribution business in Nigeria, to Nigerian energy company Vaaris Energy…
Nairametrics · ↗ NGX sheds N144.54 billion as bearish pressure persistsBearish sentiment extended its grip on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, pulling equity market capitalization down by N144.54 billion in a single trading session.
Nairametrics · ↗ US denies 35,767 work permits to Green Card applicants as rejection rate rises to 44%The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) denied 35,767 work permit applications from foreign nationals seeking Green Cards between April and June 2026, as the rejection rate clim…
Nairametrics · ↗ Nigeria risks losing $1 billion in annual export earnings over EU rules – NEPCNigeria risks losing more than $1 billion in annual export earnings if exporters fail to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) ha…
TechCabal · ↗ CashAfrica brings mobile tap-to-pay to Chicken Republic outletsCashAfrica now enables customers make payments by tapping their smartphones on payment terminals at Chicken Republic outlets.
Technext · ↗ How Xara’s ambitious AI assistant is transforming finance on WhatsAppMost banking apps expect their users to navigate complicated menus and learn how to use various features. However,…
Technext · ↗ Dangote Refinery posts $4.7 billion profit ahead of extended IPO deadlineDangote Petroleum Refinery is making headlines with a remarkable turnaround, reporting a net profit of $4.73 billion for…
Nairametrics · ↗ Netflix enters football’s most valuable market with landmark 2030 World Cup dealNetflix has secured exclusive broadcasting rights for the 2030 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Spain and Andorra, marking a significant expansion of the streaming company’s sports business as competition for…
Nairametrics · ↗ Fortis Global’s 805% rally in 9 months shrinks to 126% after adjustmentFortis Global Insurance Plc emerged as the best-performing stock on the Nigerian Exchange in the first nine months of 2026, with its share price rising 805% from 20 kobo at the end of 2025 to N1.81 by…
TechCabal · ↗ This Kenyan founder built a tool to help startups find funding fasterLaunched in October 2025, Startup Map Hub helps founders find funding opportunities, check their eligibility, and prepare applications.
Nairametrics · ↗ Daraju CP offers 23% return: Is the extra income worth the risk?Daraju Industries Limited has opened an offer of up to N10 billion Series 4 Commercial Paper under its N50 billion Commercial Paper Programme.
Nairametrics · ↗ Amaanah non-interest finance company officially launches, opens new pathways to ethical finance and financial inclusionAmaanah Non-Interest Finance Company, the first CBN-licensed Non-Interest Finance Company in Nigeria, officially launched today the 1st of October 2026 in Lagos, unveiling a range of financial solutio…
Nairametrics · ↗ Dangote Refinery’s 9-month profit hits $4.73 billion as revenue surges 144.47%Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has released its financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, reporting a net profit of $4.73 billion, compared with a net loss of…
TechCabal · ↗ Nigerians used 90% of 2025’s internet data volume in eight monthsNigerians used 90% of 2025’s internet data in eight months, putting pressure on telecom operators to expand capacity and maintain reliable connections.
Nairametrics · ↗ Ewa launches deal room grant pool to put more capital behind africa’s creative businessesEntertainment Week Africa is introducing a grant pool for standout businesses in its 2026 Deal Room, expanding a programme designed to connect creative businesses with investors, mentors and commercia…
Nairametrics · ↗ Nigeria’s oil output hits 1.53 million bpd, maintains OPEC quota for fifth monthNigeria maintained compliance with its production quota set by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) for the fifth consecutive month in September, as crude oil output rose to 1.…
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