News Highlights: Quest Merchant Bank Limited has introduced a new brand identity following its recent name change, reinforcing its ambition to strengthen its position. The rebrand aligns with its long-term strategy to deepen client relationships and support sustainable value creation. Quest Merchant Bank Limited has unveiled its new brand identity, marking a significant step in the Bank’s ongoing evolution following its recent name change. The refreshed identity reflects the Bank’s strategic direction as it deepens its role as a trusted partner to institutions and investors, providing insight-driven financial solutions and a disciplined approach to supporting long-term value creation. With a…
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News Highlights: Nigeria is moving beyond purely technical defences to a “Total Resilience” model, prioritising people, digital literacy, and institutional processes. Through initiatives like the National Digital Literacy Programme and the 3MTT scheme, the country is building a comprehensive cybersecurity framework. Nigeria is recalibrating its cybersecurity architecture in response to a rapidly evolving threat landscape driven by artificial intelligence, with a decisive shift away from technology-centric defences toward a broader, people-powered model of resilience. At the 2026 GITEX Africa summit, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, made a compelling case for what he described as…
News Highlights: Polaris Bank is leveraging Global Money Week 2026 to take financial literacy directly into schools, equipping young Nigerians with practical skills in saving, budgeting, digital finance, and entrepreneurship. In alignment with the Central Bank of Nigeria directive, the initiative reflects a sustained commitment to shaping responsible financial behaviour early, building a more informed and economically resilient generation. In an era where financial decisions are increasingly shaped by digital platforms, social influence, and instant access to money tools, Polaris Bank is shifting the conversation from traditional banking to early education—meeting young Nigerians where it matters most: in their classrooms.…
News Highlights: Goodnews Naija Podcast continues to reshape narratives by spotlighting innovation and resilience through its “Building in Nigeria” series, Entrepreneur and founder of Sales School, Golibe Ilechukwu, shared practical lessons on profitable sales systems, digital opportunities, and what distinguishes scalable businesses. Goodnews Naija Podcast is steadily positioning itself as a platform that reframes the Nigerian narrative—spotlighting innovation, resilience, and forward-looking enterprise. In a recent episode of its “Building in Nigeria” series, the podcast hosted renowned entrepreneur and business thought leader, Golibe Ilechukwu, for a compelling conversation that explored the realities of building in Africa, the evolution of digital business,…
News Highlights: Sterling Bank emphasised that financing women-led businesses must go beyond capital, integrating capacity building, networks, and institutional support to drive sustainable growth and resilience. With Nigerian women facing an estimated $42 billion financing gap, the OneWoman initiative is actively bridging this divide, disbursing ₦43.9 billion to 2,450 women in 2025 and targeting ₦500 billion for one million women by 2030. Sterling Bank has shifted the conversation on women’s economic empowerment from rhetoric to results, convening key stakeholders to advance practical solutions for financing women-led businesses in Nigeria. Through its women-focused initiative, OneWoman, the bank hosted entrepreneurs, development finance…
News Highlights: The STS Association and DLMS User Association have signed a landmark liaison agreement to integrate STS token technology with DLMS/COSEM, aiming to boost interoperability, security, and efficiency in smart prepayment metering systems globally. The collaboration will extend beyond electricity into multi-utility applications (water, gas, and time metering) and will be showcased at Power & Water Nigeria 2026, highlighting its role in shaping future-ready utility infrastructure. A new global push to standardise and future-proof smart prepayment metering systems is underway, following the signing of a liaison agreement between the STS Association and the DLMS User Association. The partnership, described…
The recent escalation in the US-Israel conflict with Iran has delivered a sharp reminder of Nigeria’s economic vulnerability. As oil prices surged past $100 per barrel and fuel costs climbed by 35% at Nigerian pumps, a troubling paradox emerged: Nigeria, a major crude oil producer with Africa’s largest privately-owned refinery now operational, still found itself buffeted by global energy shocks originating thousands of miles away. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and resulting disruptions to global energy markets exposed the deeper structural challenge facing Nigeria’s economy. Despite domestic crude production and the operational Dangote Refinery, Nigeria has struggled with…
News Highlights: Kashifu Inuwa emphasised that stronger collaboration among the government, the private sector, academia, and civil society is critical to unlocking Nigeria’s digital economy. NITDA highlighted ongoing initiatives, while stressing that scaling these efforts will require deeper partnerships and sustained investment in digital skills and innovation ecosystems. Nigeria’s drive toward a resilient and inclusive digital economy will depend largely on how effectively stakeholders collaborate across federal, state, and private sector lines, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has said. Inuwa made this known at a NITDA-States IT Stakeholders’ Engagement and Ecosystem Development…
Nigeria’s relationship with digital banking has changed almost beyond recognition in a decade. Where cash once dominated every transaction, from the roadside market to the corporate boardroom, mobile apps, instant transfers, and USSD codes have reshaped how tens of millions of Nigerians interact with their money every single day. The figures speak for themselves: point-of-sale transactions surged to a record N18 trillion in 2024, a 69 per cent increase from the year before, and the number of POS terminals in operation more than doubled to 5.5 million. Mobile banking is now the most widely used digital financial service in the…
News Highlights: Shoppers enjoy significant price cuts across multiple categories, with access to genuine products through official brand stores and exclusive partnerships. With early campaign timing and KongaNow delivery, customers can shop conveniently and receive orders ahead of Easter celebrations. Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce platform, has kicked off its much-anticipated Easter Homecoming campaign, rolling out from April 1, 2026, with a strong focus on affordability and seasonal convenience. The initiative is designed to help consumers make the most of the festive period, offering deep discounts across a wide range of product categories. By combining value-driven deals with access to…