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  Payment processing platform, eTranzact, has emerged as Africa’s Most Innovative Payment Services Company of the Year 2024 at the African Brands Innovators Forum. In a statement, it was noted that eTranzact won the category ahead of other fintech players. ...

  The Managing Director of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, Bello Hassan, has said that the adoption of an improved depositor payment methodology helped in the timely reimbursement of the depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank. Hassan said this on ...

  Financial institutions that have started raising capital have stated that they will allocate $1.20bn from the proceeds to invest in technology and bolster their cybersecurity infrastructure. This was indicated in the offer prospectus of five lenders that have commenced ...

  The prices of garri, a major staple food, and tomatoes, have dropped significantly in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu States, bringing some respite to many households in the area. A survey carried out by the News Agency of Nigeria in ...

  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that he has no plans to leave the Peoples Democratic Party, despite the ongoing internal crisis, adding that he will stay and fight. The immediate past Rivers State ...

  In a recent interview, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, also known as Wizkid, shared his thoughts on his rise to fame. He stated that he was the first young Nigerian artist to achieve widespread success in the music industry. Wizkid asserted ...

  Hillary Clinton has spoken at the Democratic National Convention of her hope that Kamala Harris can finally break the “highest, hardest glass ceiling” in America by becoming the first female president. Ms Clinton said she had broken a glass ...

  Reality TV star, Phyna, has made an allegation against a police officer in Lagos. She claims that the officer took N3,000 from her during a vehicle search on Monday. She narrates that the officer and his team conducted a ...

  Nigerian singer Mr Eazi has debunked rumors circulating on social media about Tekno collapsing at a show in South Africa A viral video had sparked concerns about Tekno’s health, but Mr Eazi has cleared the air with a tweet. ...

Traditional worshippers in Ondo State have urged governments to adopt traditional oath-taking for political officeholders in Nigeria They argued that traditional oath-taking by political leaders would help curb corruption and the arbitrary use of power. Speaking during the Isese Day celebration ...

  A commercial motorcyclist, whose identity could not be immediately ascertained was crushed to d3ath by a truck carrying sand in an accident in Osogbo, Osun State on Tuesday. The accident which occurred along East Bye pass in Oke Osun ...

  Chelsea FC has agreed to loan striker Armando Broja to Ipswich Town for the 2024/25 season, according to reports. The 22-year-old, who failed to impress during a loan spell with Fulham last season, will join Ipswich Town in a ...

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, affirmed the lower court judgment that reinstated Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State. The appellate court, while delivering judgment in the appeal brought before it by the Edo ...

  Chelsea’s talented youngster, Cole Palmer, has been recognized for his outstanding performances in the 2023/24 season, winning the prestigious PFA Young Player of the Year award. His impressive stats, including 25 goals and 15 assists in 45 games, made ...

Phil Foden has been named the Men’s PFA Players’ Player of the Year, capping his stunning last season with Manchester City. The City midfielder was voted as the standout player of last season by his fellow professionals, seeing off competition ...

In a jaw-dropping moment during the post-BBNaija eviction show, Toby Forge was left stunned when Ebuka revealed that Kassia and Kellyrae are actually married outside of the house. This bombshell left Toby Forge reeling, as he had pursued a romantic ...

Ogun State’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, Niyi Ijalaye, suffered a sudden collapse on Monday evening in Abuja. According to a reliable source, Ijalaye attended a meeting at the Independent National Electoral Commission’s headquarters, appearing to be in good spirits throughout. However, ...

  FirstBank, the West African premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider is proud to announce its 2024 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) Week, scheduled for 19 to 24 August. This year’s edition aims to reinforce the bank’s positive ...

  The brutal ra.pe and mur.der of a seven-year-old girl has sparked outrage in Ethiopia, with many saying the sentence given to her attacker is too lenient Heaven Awot was se.xually assaulted, mutilated and klled by her mother’s landlord Getnet Baye last August in ...

  A 95-year-old Kenyan man has married his 90-year-old long-time lover at the weekend Ibrahim Mbogo walked down the aisle with Tabitha Wangui at a white wedding at a church on Sunday. “We met and fell in love in 1960, ...

Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur faced off in a thrilling Premier League match on August 19, 2024, at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England. The contest concluded with a 1-1 draw, showcasing the skills and determination of both teams. ...

  A video on the internet shows two popular Nigerian musicians, Burna Boy and Odumodublvck, dancing and having fun to a song called ‘Active‘. This song is by another Nigerian artist, Asake, and features American rapper Travis Scott. Burna Boy, ...

One of the mothers of 2face Idibia’s children, Pero Osaiyemi, has gushed over her partner’s lavish birthday gifts to her. The mother of four celebrated her special day on August 18th, and the emotional moment was shared with her followers through ...

  A woman has been accused of disguising as the sister of the bride at a wedding in order to steal the bride’s phone and cash sprayed on the couple. X influencer @UnclePamilerin, who claimed that the woman lied to ...

A Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Lagos on Monday ordered the remand of a 65-year-old man, Idris Danladi, for allegedly def!ling a one-year-old girl. The Chief Magistrate, Mr Patrick Adekomaiya, ordered that Danladi be remanded in the Awarjigoh Correctional ...