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A Nigerian couple, who recently welcomed quadruplets, has received an outpouring of support from generous Nigerians, with donations totaling over N19 million The father had initially appealed for help on social media, citing the challenges of raising the quadruplets alone. ...

  Wakanow Group, an online travel company, has embraced virtual payment technology through Outpayce’s B2B Wallet. In a statement, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Wakanow, Bayo Adedeji, said the initiative marked a shift in how the conglomerate manages its ...

Kuda has partnered with SeerBit, a payment gateway, to give Kuda’s customers a safe and easy option for making cardless payments online and in the process reduce exposure to fraud. A statement from the fintech firm on Wednesday indicated that ...

  FBN Holdings’ deposits from customers grew by 24.42 per cent to N13.27tn in the first quarter of 2024 compared to N10.66tn at the end of 2023. This was highlighted as the bank launched its new corporate campaign titled ‘Giants ...

First City Monument Bank has unveiled a new initiative to address gender inequality in Nigeria’s business sector through the provision of zero-interest-rate loans to female entrepreneurs. The initiative named SheVentures programme provided interest-free loans of up to N10m and tailored ...

Investors lost N118bn on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, on Thursday, driven by dips in the share prices of Omatek Ventures, Cutix Plc, and First City Monument Bank. Omatek Ventures shed 10 per cent to close at N0.63, Cutix plc dipped ...

Payment processing platform, eTranzact International Plc, has stated its commitment to providing efficient online payment services while being a regional leader in the electronic and mobile payment industry. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the company, Mr Wole Abegunde, ...

The Alternative Bank has entered a partnership with the Nasrul-Lahi-Fatih Society of Nigeria to offer its female members easy access to bespoke, ethical financial solutions that align with their values. A statement from the bank on Thursday said the partnership ...

President Bola Tinubu may sign the Minimum Wage Bill into law next week, following the passage of the bill by the National Assembly. Multiple sources within the National Assembly revealed that the bill was finalized on Wednesday and transmitted to ...

FCMB Group improved profit for the first half of the year by 68.1 per cent to N59.5bn from N35.4bn recorded in the same period last year. This was disclosed in the group’s quarterly report and financial statements for the period ...

A new fast food brand, Wellcome Snacks, has launched its product in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, recently. Wellcome Snacks introduced its three-layer snack to guests at the launch, including business partners, distributors, media representatives, influencers and members of the ...

Digital financial institution, MoniePoint Inc, has highlighted the importance of a public-private collaboration to drive financial inclusion in Nigeria. A statement from Moniepoint on Thursday said that this was disclosed at a policy dialogue between the Nigerian government and private ...

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has urged all groups planning to participate in the proposed nationwide protest to submit their details to the Commissioners of Police in their respective states. He spoke while addressing journalists in Abuja on ...

  Nollywood actress Linda Osifo left fans in awe after sharing a stunning video ahead of her 33rd birthday. Linda, who moved from Canada to achieve stardom in the Nigerian film industry, is excited to celebrate her 33rd birthday on ...

Davido’s former lawyer, Bobo Ajudua (also known as Prince II), and talent manager Ubi Franklin have recently caused a stir on social media due to a public disagreement. Rumors of a falling out began to circulate when evidence of their ...

  American rapper Ice Spice has cleared up rumors about her relationship with British drill star Central Cee. Speculation arose after the two were seen shopping together in London. However, in a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the “Barbie” singer ...

Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has criticized the planned nationwide protest scheduled between August 1 and 10, 2024, despite the economic difficulties faced by citizens. Many Nigerians are organizing the protest in response to the rising cost of living under President ...

  Nigerian singer Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, popularly known as Skales, has called on his fellow artists to stop disrespecting each other. Reacting to the recent trend of celebrities shading each other on social media, the ‘Shake Body’ singer emphasized that ...

Popular Nollywood actor and producer Kevin Ikeduba has vowed never to cast unqualified actors in exchange for sex. In an interview on Hip TV’s Trending, Ikeduba emphasized his commitment to professionalism, expressing frustration with unprofessional practices in the industry. “The ...

Nollywood actor Adams Kehinde, also known as Lege Miami, has shared his thoughts on the planned protests against economic hardship in Nigeria. In a video posted on his Instagram page, Lege Miami urged youths in Lagos to refrain from participating ...

Social media influencer Ruth’s X account was suspended, resulting in the loss of nearly one million followers. This occurred shortly after she posted a photo of Sophia Alakija, Wizkid’s ex-girlfriend, with a caption that mocked the singer. It seems that ...

A video featuring a Nigerian man selling a portrait of Davido has gained traction on social media. In the clip, the man is seen transporting the artwork in a trolley and showcasing it to potential buyers, accompanied by a brief ...

An American TikTok user, @sephorastar_, sparked a reaction from Nigerian businesswoman Sandra Iheuwa after expressing strong views against befriending single mothers. In her TikTok video, the user criticized single women with children, questioning their choices and stating she would never ...

President Bola Tinubu has revealed where the sponsors of the planned nationwide protest are located. The protest is set to take place in all states of Nigeria, including Abuja, in August. Recently, the prices of food and basic goods have ...

Adele and Rich Paul are reportedly engaged, despite months of speculation they are already married. The singer, 36, and her partner, basketball agent Rich Paul, 42, secretly got engaged on Thursday after he proposed in her hometown, Tottenham in North ...