Mastercard is expanding the next phase of its Built Small. Moving Strong. platform alongside its sponsorship of Money20/20 Middle East, with new partnerships, research and practical resources aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) grow and adapt to changing market conditions. Launched earlier this year, the platform brings together financial …

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group focused on the private sector, has launched a risk-sharing initiative to help banks, fintechs, and other financial institutions in emerging markets expand access to digital payments for consumers and small businesses. In some of these markets, financial institutions are constrained by financial …

The Cross River Police Command and the University of Cross River State (UniCross) have resolved to deepen their collaboration to strengthen campus security and tackle cultism and other emerging threats. The Command’s Spokesman, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Calabar on Monday. According …

The Abia Government has elevated selected cultural and natural sites to state heritage and monuments as part of efforts to position them for recognition as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Mr Okey Kanu, Commissioner for Information, said this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting on …

No fewer than 47 applicants lost more than N51.8 million to fraudsters who allegedly sold fake local government jobs in Cross River, the state government’s investigative panel has found. Mr Nsa Ekpo, the Chairman of Cross River Local Government Service Commission, disclosed this while fielding questions from newsmen in Calabar. …

Ace Nigerian comedian and actress Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has apologised to her husband and Nigerians over her viral stage encounter with singer Timaya. The multi-talented artiste tendered the apology in a selfie-style video shared on her Instagram page, @realwarripikin, Monday evening, following widespread reactions to …

PWAN Group Limited is facing the threat of legal action over an alleged outstanding indebtedness of N83.3 million owed to Dhairmistress Luxury Hair. The company was given 24 hours to settle the debt or face legal proceedings, according to a final demand letter dated September 14, 2026, and issued by …

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked 3 Division troops to sustain pressure on criminal elements and consolidate peace efforts in Plateau. Shaibu gave the charge on Monday during an operational visit to the headquarters of 3 Division and Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP). This is contained …

Nine persons have been killed after gunmen opened fire on a passenger bus at Dungus, Kuru District, Jos South Local Government Area (LGA). The Plateau Police Command confirmed the attack in a statement by its Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Alfred Alabo, on Monday in Jos. The command said it …

The Nigerian government has officially opened the application portal for the second cohort of its flagship Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), presenting a massive lifeline for young campus innovators. Popularly dubbed the “Next Moonshot Initiative” and anchored through the Federal Ministry of Education, the programme aims to discover, fund, and …