September 19, 2025

Finance

Finance General

PalmPay Named Among World’s Top Fintech Companies for Second Consecutive Year 

Nigerian digital banking platform PalmPay has once again earned global recognition, securing a spot on CNBC and Statista’s prestigious 2025 list of the Top 300 Fintech Companies in the World. This marks the second year in a row that the homegrown fintech giant has been ranked among industry leaders like Revolut, Nubank, and Ant Group,

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Business Finance

Historic Market Deal Resolves Prolonged Leadership Tussle at Nigeria’s Oldest Bank

Lagos, July 18, 2025 — A landmark transaction on the Nigerian capital market has brought an end to the prolonged leadership tussle at Nigeria’s oldest financial institution, signaling a new era of stability for the iconic bank. The resolution followed the acquisition of a significant equity stake by a consortium of domestic investors, who brokered

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Business Finance Inflation

Declining Inflation Opens Door for Measured Easing of Monetary Policy

Abuja, July 18, 2025 — Nigeria’s recent decline in inflation has created room for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to consider a more cautious approach to monetary policy easing, analysts have observed. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday reported that headline inflation dropped to 22.22% in June 2025, marking a second consecutive

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Finance General

Nigeria Dominates Africa’s Spot on CNBC’s 2025 Global Fintech 300 List with Five Top Firms

Nigeria’s fintech industry continues to shine on the global stage, with five home‑grown companies, Interswitch, Moniepoint, M‑KOPA, OPay and Piggyvest, earning recognition among the world’s top 300 fintech firms in 2025, according to a recent ranking by CNBC and Statista. The list, unveiled this week, highlights fintech innovators across seven market segments, using a mix

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Crime Finance General Terrorism

FG Secures 44 Fresh Convictions for Terrorism Financing

The Federal Government of Nigeria has recorded a significant breakthrough in its ongoing fight against terrorism, securing 44 new convictions against individuals found guilty of financing terrorist activities. The convictions were obtained following detailed investigations and prosecutions carried out under the framework of the Kainji mass trial proceedings, which resumed recently in Niger State. The

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Education Finance

NELFUND Begins Disbursement of Upkeep Allowances to Students Who Updated Bank Details

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commenced the payment of outstanding upkeep allowances to students who transitioned from digital wallets to verified commercial bank accounts. According to information made available to KIIN360, more than 3,600 beneficiaries have so far received their pending payments, following the successful update of their banking information on the official

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Finance General Tourism

Cross River Approves ₦18 Billion for Major Tourism Infrastructure Upgrades

July 10, 2025 | Calabar, Cross River State — Governor Bassey Otu has given the green light to a colossal ₦18 billion investment aimed at rehabilitating key tourism assets across the state—including Tinapa Business Resort, Marina Resort, Obudu Mountain Resort, Kwa Falls, and related facilities. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to unlock Cross River’s

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Education Finance General

NELFUND Boss Highlights Achievements, Future Plans in Education Financing

Abuja, Nigeria – June 29, 2025  The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, has reiterated the Fund’s unwavering commitment to driving educational development across the country through strategic financial interventions. Speaking on the progress of NELFUND’s initiatives, Mr. Sawyerr noted that several institutions have already benefited from the

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Finance General

Naira Strengthens to ₦1,575 Per Dollar in Parallel Market

Lagos, Nigeria – June 28, 2025  The Nigerian naira recorded a modest gain in the parallel market, appreciating to ₦1,575 per dollar on Friday, reflecting renewed confidence and improved foreign exchange liquidity in the informal segment of the market. Currency dealers across major cities, including Lagos and Abuja, reported increased dollar availability and moderated demand,

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Finance General

Nigeria’s Money Supply Declines Slightly to ₦118.99 Trillion in May 2025

Abuja, Nigeria – June 27, 2025 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a marginal decline in the country’s money supply (M2), which stood at ₦118.99 trillion in May 2025. This represents a 0.23% drop compared to the ₦119.27 trillion recorded in April 2025. According to the latest Money and Credit Statistics released by

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