Finance
FG Launches SPARK: New USSD Code for Loans Covering Food and More
The Federal Government has introduced a new USSD code, 347333#, for Nigerians to access consumer loans for food, solar, and other items.
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Politics
ECONOMY360: Investigating Local Government Finances with Mojeed Alabi’s DevReporting
Investigative journalist Mojeed Alabi's DevReporting team delves into the finances of Local Governments in Nigeria.
Finance
Google Pay Now Available for Visa Card Holders in Nigeria
Google Pay, a digital payment platform, has been extended to Nigerian Visa cardholders, according to Techeconomy.
Crime & Justice
Binance Heist: FBI Points Finger at North Korea Amid $6.3bn Crypto Theft
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance resumed withdrawals after a $6.3 billion heist, with the FBI reportedly linking the theft to North Korea.
Nigeria
Nigeria Requires $336.5 Billion for Climate Action
According to a recent report, Nigeria will require approximately $336.5 billion between 2026 and 2035 to fund climate change mitigation and adaptation programmes.
Finance
MTN Nigeria Records 55.3% Profit Increase to N1.17 Trillion
MTN Nigeria has reported a 55.3% increase in profits, bringing in N1.17 trillion. This surge follows strong data growth in the Nigerian market.
Finance
Africa Energy Bank Officially Launched in Abuja
The long-anticipated $5 billion Africa Energy Bank has officially taken off in Abuja, Nigeria.
Finance
BUA Foods’ Profit Surges to N450 Billion Amidst Revenue Decline
BUA Foods Plc reports a 10% increase in nine-month profit to N450.47 billion despite a 19% decline in revenue to N1.15 trillion, according to Premium Times and Punch…
Business
Binance Reserves $6.34 Billion to Cover Stolen Assets after Cyberattack – CEO
The CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), has announced a $6.34 billion fund to cover assets stolen in a recent cyberattack, according to Premium Times Nigeria.
Finance
Revolutionizing Trading: The Impact of Technology in Nigeria
AI is shortening the path from market data to trading decisions in the UK. Is Nigeria following suit?
Finance
Mastercard, Interswitch Collaborate to Launch Google Pay in Nigeria
Google Pay has been enabled in Nigeria through a collaboration between Mastercard and Interswitch.
News
Tinubu to Present 2027 Budget to NASS in December: Minister
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has announced that President Bola Tinubu will present the 2027 budget to the National Assembly in December.
Federal Politics
Oyedele Defends Tinubu’s $21.7bn External Borrowing Plan: Calls It an Investment
Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, has defended President Tinubu's $21.7 billion external borrowing plan, describing it as an investment in the country's infrastructure, human capital, and economic…
