If there is one lesson I have learned from working closely with thousands of Point of Sale (PoS) agents across Nigeria, it is that many operators are so focused on serving customers and growing their businesses that they sometimes miss important regulatory updates that could affect their operations. Over the years, I have trained and … Read more
Last time, I shared an article explaining how Fixed Deposits, Treasury Bills and Money Market Mutual Funds work and why they are among the investment options many Nigerians consider when looking for relatively stable returns. After publishing the article, I realised I left out one important point that deserves its own explanation. If I do … Read more
OPay has been recognised as one of the World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 by CNBC and global market research firm Statista, marking another major milestone for the financial technology company as it continues expanding digital financial services across Africa. The recognition places OPay among some of the world’s leading fintech companies, highlighting its rapid growth, … Read more
Zenith Bank Plc has strengthened its position as one of Africa’s leading financial institutions after being named both Africa’s Best Bank and Nigeria’s Best Bank at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. The double recognition comes at a time when the lender is reporting record profitability, expanding its digital banking operations, increasing shareholder returns … Read more
Elon Musk’s fortune has dropped below $750 billion for the first time since SpaceX’s blockbuster public listing, after a steep sell-off in the company’s shares erased more than $1.45 trillion in market value. According to the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List, Musk’s net worth declined to approximately $750 billion on Wednesday as SpaceX (SPCX) extended its … Read more
Investors are entering a crucial week as attention shifts to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting and a series of major corporate earnings reports in the United States that could influence global market sentiment. In Nigeria, investors are watching closely to see whether the CBN will adjust its benchmark interest … Read more
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has partnered with 247 Travels to introduce ‘Book Now, Fly Later’, a new travel financing solution that allows eligible customers to borrow up to ₦10 million to pay for international flight tickets and repay the loan over a period of three to nine months. The initiative is aimed at making … Read more
The Federal Government has officially opened applications for the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) Phase III 2026, giving thousands of unemployed and underemployed Nigerians another opportunity to acquire practical skills, receive entrepreneurship training, and improve their chances of earning a sustainable income. The initiative is one of the Federal Government’s … Read more
There was a day I was discussing online businesses with a group of young people after a training session. Most of them were interested in making money online, but nearly all of them had the same mindset. They believed that earning money from the internet was either about cryptocurrency, affiliate marketing, YouTube, or becoming an … Read more
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has seen his personal fortune shrink by more than $520 billion after a sharp decline in SpaceX shares erased a significant portion of the company’s market value. According to Forbes estimates, Musk’s net worth fell to approximately $880.6 billion on Monday, marking its lowest level since SpaceX’s record-setting initial … Read more