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Anthropic has warned that small artificial intelligence (AI) models could replicate themselves across everyday internet-connected devices, including smart TVs and ovens, within months, raising concern…

The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has approached Nigeria’s National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) for technical guidance on risk-based capital requirements, insurance supervision, and regulatory trans…

The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) is stepping up its game with the launch of the National Payment…

Kenyan parliamentary leaders have thrown their weight behind the Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals project in Lamu and pledged support for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Pe…

It would unwind a project built on the promise that African engineers could build products for global markets without leaving the continent.

Ibom Air has appointed Mr Mfon Udomah and Dr Eno Udoma-Eniang as Executive Directors in charge of Finance and Legal and Corporate Affairs, respectively, as the airline positions itself for its next ph…

Circle Gas lost $39.3 million in 2025, held $1.1 million in cash at year-end and reported net liabilities of $156.7 million. It needs about $28 million in new funding to finance its growth plans.

The naira traded near N1,333 per dollar on Monday, October 12, 2026, as reported turnover in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) fluctuated sharply across trading sessions.

OPay Limited has reported revenue of $467.06 million in the first half of 2026, up 136.5% from $197.48 million a year earlier, while profit after tax more than quadrupled to $90.87 million from $21.71…

Nigeria and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have agreed to review the country’s $6.2 billion project portfolio to identify implementation challenges, accelerate project delivery and align ongoing…

A new report by Cybersecurity firm, esentry, has revealed that more than N1 billion in fraud went undetected by automated security systems across West Africa in the first half of 2026, exposing gaps i…

In today's edition: Pepkor’s fintech merger faces shareholder pushback || Quickmart cuts founder-linked contracts || Eskom enters the EV charging business || Dangote Refinery extends IPO timeline

The Debt Management Office (DMO) plans to offer N5.75 trillion in Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to its provisional issuance calendar.

Nigeria spent $1.82 billion servicing external debt in the first half of 2026, down 21.5% from $2.32 billion in the same period of 2025, even as interest payments to creditors, especially Eurobond inv…

Keystone Bank Limited is demonstrating that meaningful community impact goes beyond giving back; it is about creating opportunities that empower people, strengthen communities and support a more susta…

The IMF also called for immediate relief from rising food and energy costs stating that they are mindful that Nigerians are suffering.

A video of drivers protesting against inDrive and Bolt is trending on X, with one driver demanding that…

Nigeria's money market is expected to receive approximately N2.499 trillion in inflows during the week beginning October 12, 2026, with maturing Open Market Operations (OMO) bills accounting for nearl…

The Nigerian stock market began the week on Monday, October 12, 2026, in red as total equities market capitalisation contracted from N161.26 trillion recorded on Friday, October 9, to N160.85 trillion…

Latest industry data by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has shown that Nigerian internet subscribers used 1.76 million…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery Petrochemicals FZE has urged the Court of Appeal in Abuja to grant it permission to challenge a recent Federal High Court judgment ordering the Nigerian Midstream and Downst…

Six African investors explain what makes African AI startups fundable: local-language voice products, sticky software, licences and revenue.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has extended the subscription period for its initial public offering (IPO) by two weeks to October 27, 2026, following approval from the Securities an…