Economy

ECA shrinks from $35million to $376,655

The Federal Government has drawn down the Excess Crude Account  (ECA) to $376,655.09 from $35.377 million in May, this year. This means that in one month the government withdrew $35,000,344.91from the ECA. The ECA is supposed to be a savings buffer meant to steady the government’s revenue and serve as a bailout for the economy in dire times. The information about the ECA’s draw-down is…
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Banking

Zenith Bank retains First position leading bank

Zenith Bank Plc has been ranked as the number one bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital in the 2022 Top 1000 World Banks Ranking published by The Banker Magazine. For the 13 consecutive year, the bank retained its position as the number one Tier-1 bank in Nigeria with a Tier-1…
Banking

CBN disburses N68bn under 100-for-100 policy

The Central Bank of Nigeria has disbursed N68.13bn to beneficiaries under its 100-for-100 Policy on Production and Productivity since the commencement of the intervention. According to the bank, the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, disclosed this in Lagos after the last…
EntertainmentTechnology

Big Brother Naija returns today Sponsored by Pocket and Flutterwave

The seventh season of Big Brother Naija will have a double launch this weekend on Saturday, July 23, and Sunday, July 24, at 7 pm on Africa Magic Showcase, Urban and Family. The show will also air on the 24/7 Big Brother Naija channel on DStv 198 and GOtv channel 29, as well as on Showmax. Fans of the show will love this season because several pre-COVID elements are returning to the game, such as…
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FintechTechnology

Meet The Chipper USD Card – Top Virtual USD Card In Nigeria

Our lives have become increasingly digital in today’s world. Whether it’s listening to the latest release from our favourite artist on Apple Music or buying that must-have bag from Fashion Nova, we all love the convenience of buying online. However, paying for those ‘must-have’ items isn’t always seamless. As a way to make global payments and shopping easier for Nigerians, Chipper…
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EventsTechnology

GAT Summit 2022 Is Here

Tech media organisation, Technext has announced its maiden regulation event, the GAT Summit (Government and Tech Summit) 2022. It is billed to hold on Thursday, July 28, 2022. With a proposed physical audience of at least 1,500 and a virtual attendance of at least 3,000…
FintechTechnology

Flutterwave described Laundering allegations as false and can prove this with records

A Kenyan High Court has issued a freeze order on 56 bank accounts belonging to Flutterwave, Nigeria’s payment gateway company, and six other companies. But Flutterwave has described the allegations as false and can prove this with records. “We are a financial technology company that maintains the highest regulatory standards in our operations. Our anti-money laundering (AML) practices and…
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