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African-Centric AI, Better Infrastructure Essential for Digital Growth – WATISE 4.0 Stakeholders Outline Path to AI Adoption, Financial Inclusion at WATISE 4.0

June 20, 2026
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Africa, ECONOMY, News, Technology

WATISE 4.0 Panelists Urge African-Centric AI, Stronger Infrastructure and Telecom-Led Financial Inclusion

Industry leaders at the fourth edition of the West Africa Telecoms Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (WATISE 4.0) have called for increased investment in digital infrastructure, homegrown artificial intelligence (AI)...

June 18, 2026
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ECONOMY, News, SECURITY

Ban on Mass Motorcycle Movement Called for, Amid Rising Security Concerns

Motorcycles remain a vital means of transportation in many countries where they are permitted, and in Nigeria, popularly known as Okada, they play an important role in moving people...

June 17, 2026
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ECONOMY, News, Technology

Is the Era of the POS Operator Coming to an End?

Step outside your home in Lagos, Kano, or Port Harcourt, and walk twenty meters. Under a frayed umbrella, seated on a plastic chair with a small banner, you will...

Structured Savings vs. Idle Cash: Why Purpose Matters

June 12, 2026
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finance, ECONOMY, News

How a Regular Savings Culture Can Support Long-Term Financial Stability

In today’s volatile economic climate, saving money is no longer just a prudent habit, it is a strategic necessity. The constantly rising living costs, inflationary pressures, and currency fluctuations...

June 11, 2026
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ECONOMY, News

Lagos at the Centre of Nigeria’s Growth Story

The latest Phillips Consulting State Performance Index places Lagos at the summit of Nigeria’s state rankings, reaffirming the state’s position as the country’s most competitive economy and a leading...

June 10, 2026
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ECONOMY, Lagos state, News

Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat, Policymakers Lead Drive for Investments in Lagos

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday reinforced its ambition to become Africa’s leading destination for investment, innovation and enterprise, unveiling new opportunities across infrastructure, tourism, creative economy and financial...

June 2, 2026
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ECONOMY, News

Petrol Price Rises 643% in 3 Years, Hits N1,300 per Litre

The price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) has increased by about 643 per cent over the past three years, rising from N175 in May 2023 to around N1,300 by...

May 26, 2026
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Business, ECONOMY, News

Unlocking Nigeria’s Digital Economy Boom Through Telecom Policy Reform

“The Stone Age did not end because the world ran out of stones, and the Oil Age will not end because we run out of oil.” The quote, widely attributed...

May 24, 2026
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ECONOMY, News

Betting Addiction: Jigawa Punters Demand Total Ban

Some betting participants in Dutse, Jigawa State, have urged authorities to completely prohibit betting activities, saying such a move would reduce financial losses, limit youth indulgence, and encourage discipline...

Operation Delta Sentinel Targets Illegal Fuel Movement Networks in Niger Delta

May 15, 2026
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ECONOMY, News

Operation Delta Sentinel: Illegal Fuel Cache Discovered As Naval Operations Tighten Across Creek Corridors

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on illegal petroleum operations in the Niger Delta following the discovery of a concealed fuel stockpile along the Rivers–Bayelsa border corridor. In...