Thousands of Nigerians are interested in purchasing U.S stocks such as Tesla shares, Apple, Duolingo, access stocks within The Vanguard S&P 500 and many other shares that were once difficult for non-U.S. citizens to access. But with the coming of companies such as Bamboo Investment into the investment landscape, it is possible to buy foreign … Read more
In Nigeria’s banking sector, where traditional commercial banks often provide fixed savings interest rates between 3% and 7%, savers looking for higher returns have options among licensed fintech platforms. These institutions, regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and covered by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), offer fixed savings products with rates starting … Read more
In a career that has taken him from newsroom desks in Nigeria to academic podiums in Europe, Professor Austin Nosike has spent more than three decades navigating the interconnected worlds of education, policy, and development. Now, the seasoned academic is stepping into one of his most influential roles yet -President of the African Institute of Management, … Read more
Nonprofit organizations or NGOs play a significant role in addressing global issues such as poverty, education, gender inequality, health, and environmental conservation, while also providing employment opportunities across various sectors. If you are interested in aligning your career with social impact, exploring job posting sites of NGOs can reveal positions in areas like program management, fundraising, and … Read more
A corps member, Rita Uguamaye, who criticized the government of President Bola Tinubu, has alleged that she was denied her NYSC certificate after completing the mandatory one-year service. Rita, in her latest Instagram post (@imraye_), disclosed that she had been refused the NYSC certificate, which is issued by the National Youth Service Corps as proof … Read more
Decentralized finance (DeFi) has transformed how individuals interact with financial systems, offering opportunities for lending, borrowing, and trading without intermediaries. However, the DeFi ecosystem carries risks such as smart contract vulnerabilities, hacks, and stablecoin depegging, which have led to over $2 billion losses in 2023 alone, according to on-chain data. DeFi insurance provides a safety … Read more
The cryptocurrency space continues to evolve with shifting in regulations, blockchain protocols, and its expansion into the mainstream finance, staying current and taking informed decisions requires more than just casual online reading. This is where cryptocurrency influencers come in. Crypto influencers offer a mix of technical expertise, market analysis, regulatory insights, and educational content, making them essential for anyone … Read more
Students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) who hug the opposite sex or females who wear bomb shorts will be rusticated for an academic session and a semester respectively, the institution said in a new proposed dress code that has sparked controversy on social media. Heavy make-ups, sagging for male or female, and wearing of crazy jeans are … Read more
The founder of Oyins International Resort, Abiola Femi Quadri, has been sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment for a $1.3 million fraud scheme involving stolen identities used to claim COVID-19 pandemic unemployment and disability insurance benefits. Quadri’s fraud scheme—$1.3 million—is worth N1.9 billion in Nigerian currency using the 1,527 USD/NGN exchange rate. The sentencing of Quadri is … Read more
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has postponed the implementation of new fees and penalties for document downloads to September 1, 2025. Originally, the new fees were scheduled to take effect from August 1, 2025. The agency made the announcement on Monday, July 21, 2025, following technical glitches users are experiencing on its newly redesigned AI-powered Intelligent Company … Read more
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) reopened its 2025 recruitment application portal on Monday, July 21, 2025, after days of technical glitches. However, a test of the CDCFIB portal by our team showed that there is still a slight technical issue on the point of submitting your application, but this post guides … Read more
Lawyers, accredited agents, and hundreds of Nigerians have voiced their grievances over the faulty redesign of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) portal, dubbed the ‘Intelligent Company Registration Portal (ICRP).’ They unanimously noted that there was no prior notice about the redesign until users were unable to access the old portal. They also pointed out several … Read more
Do you know that GTBank Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal is free for small business owners and merchants across Nigeria? Why Conventional Bank’s POS? The entry of FinTechs such as Opay, MoniePoint, PalmPay, FairMoney, Paga, Baxi Box, among others, is now putting conventional banks such as GTBank, First Bank, and Wema Bank on their toes. These banks … Read more
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), adopting modern payment solutions is critical to staying competitive in today’s fast-paced business environment. A point-of-sale (POS) terminal, a device that facilitates card payments and streamlines transactions, has become a very important modern payment solution for businesses looking to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. For example, in Nigeria, the … Read more
After SALT Lending, the world’s first crypto-backed loan launched in 2016, other digital asset-backed loan platforms have launched. Interestingly, the new ones bring to the table decentralized finance (DeFi) to transform how individuals interact with financial systems. One of them is Aave, formerly known as ETHLend, which offers users the ability to lend and borrow cryptocurrencies … Read more