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J.P. Morgan Poised To Set Up Its First Merchant Bank In West Africa, Pays N50bn CBN Deposit
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. has reportedly deposited N50 billion, about $38 million, with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as it seeks a licence for what is described as its first merchant bank in West Africa.
The deposit was…
Nigeria’s Passport Ranked 181 Among 196 Countries
Nigeria's passport has been ranked 181st out of 196 countries in the latest IziVisa Passport Ranking Index, which assesses passports by the travel access their holders have, including visa-free entry, visas on arrival and…
NGX Wins Africa’s Best Exchange Group At Euromoney Markets Awards 2026
Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX), parent company of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, has been named Africa's Best Exchange at the Euromoney Markets Awards 2026. The announcement and prize which was given out recently in London,…
Bangladeshi Creative Director Makes Case For Market-Specific Entry Fees At Cannes Lions
Mohammad Akrum Hossain, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of POP5 and Founder of the Global Creative Foundation in Bangladesh, has called on the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity to introduce a country-based…
NCC Registers 231M Devices As Phone Verification Exercise Kicks Off
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has registered about 231 million phones and other devices already in use across Nigeria, as it begins checking new devices before they can connect to mobile networks.
Edoyemi…
Betting Sites Draw Over 93M Visits Monthly, Compelling Brands To Rethink Where Audiences Spend Time…
New research reports have revealed that Nigerian internet users made more than 93 million visits to sports and betting websites in August 2026, a figure analysts say could push brands to rethink where audiences spend their time…
WhatsApp Set To Allow Non-Users Join Voice, Video Calls Without An Account
WhatsApp, Meta’s messaging platform, has introduced guest calling, a feature that lets people who don’t have a WhatsApp account join its voice and video calls through a link. The company announced the feature yesterday, saying the…
Food & Beverages Workers Ask Reps To Withhold Soft Drinks Levy Bill, Warn Of Job Losses
The National Union of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Employees (NUFBTE) has asked the House of Representatives to reject a bill that would change how soft drinks are taxed, warning that it could lead to factory closures and job losses.…
NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Against Sharing False Claims About Products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against sharing a viral social media list claiming that some products in the Nigerian market are fake, adulterated or substandard,…
FMN Women Network Holds Nationwide Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
The Flour Mills of Nigeria Women Network (FMNWN), recently held a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk across FMN sites nationwide. The walk by the company’s ladies known as “Amazing Amazons,” took place on Monday, October 12, 2026, as…