6+ hour, 42+ min ago   (496+ words) August 31, 2026 by Oluwadarasimi Adeniyan Nigeria’s financial system has undergone significant changes with the growth of financial technology companies, commonly known as fintechs. From money transfers and bill payments to Point-of-Sale (PoS) services and digital savings, these platforms have become part…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (237+ words) August 13, 2026 by Chinyere Okoroafor Ride-hailing company Bolt has introduced discounted health insurance plans for its driver-partners and their immediate family members in Nigeria. The company said the initiative, launched in partnership with Bastion Health earlier this year, is aimed at…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (483+ words) July 30, 2026 by Wale Gbadebo Digital micro-credit is becoming an increasingly important financial lifeline for millions of Nigerians in the informal economy as rising inflation and persistent cash flow pressures push more traders, artisans, transport operators and other low-income earners towards…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (277+ words) July 26, 2026 by Gbenga Bada Management of one of Nigeria’s financial service platforms, Opay, have opened up on the winning strategies behind the success of the platform. On security, the executives admitted that as digital payments continue to grow, security has…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (561+ words) July 22, 2026 by Our Reporter Trust Is Becoming Nigeria’s Most Valuable Digital Currency Innovation Is Changing the Fight Against Fraud She explained that OPay’s long-term investment has always focused on building financial solutions that are safe, stable, efficient and accessible for…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (488+ words) July 22, 2026 by Omobola Tolu-Kusimo Nigeria’s insurance industry has entered a new phase of leadership renewal, with four key professional and trade bodies electing new executives as the sector implements sweeping reforms under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 and…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (383+ words) July 22, 2026 by Duku Joel, Maiduguri The Yobe State government has approved the enrolment of state and local government retirees into the state Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (YSCHMA) Social Equity Programme to expand social protection and improve access to healthcare for…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (595+ words) July 21, 2026 by Our Reporter OPay has highlighted the technology powering its digital financial platform, saying years of investment in engineering, security and infrastructure have enabled it to deliver fast, secure and reliable financial services to millions of Nigerians. The company…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (653+ words) July 20, 2026 by Our Reporter The informal sector is said to constitute approximately 80 per cent of Nigeria’s workforce. Sadly, health insurance coverage within the population remains significantly low, leaving millions vulnerable to catastrophic out-of-pocket health expenditures and financial hardship. This is…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (551+ words) July 19, 2026 by Chinyere Okoroafor Healthcare professionals, policymakers and pharmaceutical stakeholders have called for urgent measures to expand health insurance coverage in Nigeria, warning that millions of citizens remain vulnerable to financial hardship because they pay for healthcare out of their…...