Muhammadu Sanusi II has admitted that delaying telcos’ entry into Nigeria’s financial services sector slowed financial inclusion and discussed lessons for digital finance.
Author: Weng Patrick Atokor
Tinubu Government Steps Up Child Labour Fight as Nigeria Advances 2026–2030 Action Plan!
Nigeria advances its 2026–2030 National Child Labour Policy and Action Plan as updated data highlights the scale of child labour and the need for stronger protection, education and social support.
Yobe Police Arrest 240 Suspects Over Murder, Rape, Kidnapping and Armed Robbery!
Yobe Police Command says it arrested 240 suspects linked to murder, rape, kidnapping and armed robbery over three months as security operations continue across the state.
Tinubu Mourns Olu Jacobs, Hails Veteran Actor’s Lasting Contribution to Nigeria’s Creative Industry!
President Tinubu mourns veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs, who died at 84, as Nigeria remembers his decades-long contribution to theatre, film and television.
Nigeria Moves to Use Health Technology Assessment to Reduce Waste in Healthcare Spending!
Nigeria’s NHIA is advancing Health Technology Assessment to improve healthcare spending, reduce waste and support evidence-based decisions as the country expands health insurance coverage.
Bolt Records Surge in Nigerian Driver Registrations Following Uber’s Exit!
Bolt reportedly recorded a 92% rise in Nigerian driver registrations following Uber’s exit, reshaping competition in the country’s ride-hailing market.
Fadahunsi Recall Threat: How Nigeria’s Senate Recall Process Works and What Happens Next!
Fadahunsi recall threat explained: Weng Global examines Nigeria’s constitutional Senate recall process, INEC verification, referendum requirements and what happens next.
Osun Youth Group Urges Residents to Forgive Fadahunsi, Citing His Developmental Achievements!
An Osun East youth group has urged residents to forgive Senator Francis Fadahunsi, citing his reported developmental achievements while calls for accountability over controversial election comments continue.
Trump Declines Pardon Appeal for Massachusetts Mother Accused of Killing Three Children!
Donald Trump has declined to intervene in Lindsay Clancy’s Massachusetts murder case after her lawyer appealed for a pardon following a mistrial.
Nairobi to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships in Historic First for Africa!
Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to stage the global athletics flagship event in a historic milestone for Kenya and Africa.
Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish Parties Unite to Demand Right to Self-Determination From UK!
Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish nationalist parties have signed a Cardiff agreement asserting the right to self-determination and calling for constitutional change in the UK.
South African Police Intensify Hunt After Seven Women Found Dead Near Johannesburg!
South African police are investigating the deaths of seven women found in areas east of Johannesburg over two months as authorities examine possible links between the cases.
Akinfenwa Urges Nigerian Church Leaders to Speak Against Bad Governance as Hardship Deepens!
Archbishop Joseph Akinfenwa urges Nigerian church leaders to speak against bad governance, highlighting hunger, insecurity, unemployment and hardship.
Hotspot Network Secures World Bank-Backed Facility to Expand Broadband to 500 Nigerian Communities!
Hotspot Network Limited has secured a World Bank-backed facility to expand telecommunications and broadband infrastructure across 500 unserved and underserved communities in Nigeria.
Experts Urge Africa to Unlock Domestic Capital as Health Funding Declines!
African experts are urging governments to unlock domestic capital, pension funds and other financing mechanisms as declining donor support puts pressure on healthcare systems.