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The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has reduced its global oil demand growth forecast for 2026 by more than 70%, from 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) to 400,000 bpd, reflect…

Nigeria’s economy has undergone a profound transformation over the past decade, with currency depreciation, rising inflation, fuel subsidy removal and high interest rates eroding household purchasing…

This is Follow the Money, our weekly series that unpacks the earnings, business, and scaling strategies of African fintechs, financial institutions, companies, and governments. A new edition drops eve…

Fewer rides and longer waiting times have been reported on Bolt and inDrive as e-hailing drivers begin an…

In Nigeria, a dead phone can mean missed calls, stranded commutes, and lost work. With power cuts and…

Zenith Bank founder and former chairman Jim Ovia is set to receive approximately N8.7 billion in interim dividends for the first half of 2026, following the bank's decision to increase its dividend pa…

To: all telecommunication operators, mobile network operators (mnos), licensed value-added service (vas) aggregators and vas providers facilitating lottery, betting and gaming services in lagos state…

This is Technext’s weekly Women-in-tech trivia, a close-up series that spotlights the lives and personalities of female tech enthusiasts, professionals, and founders. A new edition drops every Monday.

It starts with a notification that catches you off guard: someone has taken money from your bank account…

TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics and the world’s No.1 Mini LED and Ultra Large Screen TV Brand (75”+)¹, has showcased its latest consumer electronics and home appliance portfolio for Niger…

Global PC (personal computer) shipments fell by 20.1% year-on-year (YoY) during the third quarter of 2026 to 62.7…

Nigerian banks should be required to direct more credit to productive sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and construction to accelerate job creation and ensure that the benefits of economic re…

The value of dollars traded in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market nearly doubled to $3.37 billion in the week ended October 9, 2026, from $1.70 billion the previous week, marking a sharp recovery in tr…

For so long, conversations about investment in Nigeria have often centred on foreign capital, infrastructure projects and government interventions. Yet, beneath those headline-grabbing developments li…

Infinite Partners has raised $169.3 million to invest in established South African mid-market businesses, with early investments in enterprise software firm e4 and digital infrastructure company CYNK.

The World Bank Group says it is helping mobilise up to $5.79 billion in private financing for Nigeria in fiscal year 2026, with one of its major programmes expected to support about 850,000 direct and…

Nigeria’s startup ecosystem recorded a sharp moderation in funding in September 2026, with nine startups attracting a combined $11.3 million, compared with $364.1 million raised by 20 startups in Augu…

PaidHR's salary report reveals that 46 out of every 100 Nigerian workers earn below ₦200,000 ($150) monthly.

Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is seeking powers to take over struggling payment companies and sell their businesses to protect customer money.

Access Women Network (AWN) has partnered with Evolve Charity Trust to provide essential school supplies to girls across 17 schools in 12 states in Nigeria, reinforcing its commitment to supporting edu…

The number of people living in multidimensional poverty worldwide has risen by 51.5 million to 1.2 billion, marking the first increase since the global index was launched in 2010, according to the 202…

Zenith Bank Plc is set to launch the maiden edition of its Girl-Child Empowerment Programme, an initiative aimed at inspiring young girls to dream boldly, develop the skills and confidence to pursue t…

In today's edition: Standard Bank invests in OPay || Airtel Money IPO falls slightly short || ARC Ride tripled revenue, but losses grew || Ecobank eyes Africa-China trade

WhatsApp’s newly introduced username feature has sparked a major debate, driven by claims that it hides a user’s…