Technology Economy Foreign General

Moniepoint’s 2025 Figures Reveal How Nigeria’s Fintech Sector Is Evolving

By Paul Chimodo Moniepoint’s 2025 performance figures, published as part of its year-in-review data and industry disclosures, provide more than a snapshot of company growth. The report, which details transaction volumes, lending activity, merchant usage and expansion plans, offers valuable insight into how Nigeria’s fintech sector is maturing and reshaping everyday economic activity. It was

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Technology General

Telcos Spent Over $1bn on New Network Towers — NCC

By Paul Chimodo Telecommunications operators in Nigeria spent more than $1 billion on new network towers and related infrastructure in 2025, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The NCC disclosed this in its latest industry performance data, noting that the investment was part of efforts by operators to expand network coverage, improve service quality,

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Features General Judiciary

In the House of ‘My Lord’, There are Judgments, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Abdul Leigh Balogun became a judge of the High Court of Lagos State in 1976. In a career as a trial judge spanning 17 years and three different decades, the man better known as A.L.A.L Balogun earned a deserved reputation as one of the most knowledgeable trial judges to adorn the Nigerian judiciary. His reputation

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Sports

NPFL Match: Rivers United vs El-Kanemi Warriors Postponed

The Nigeria Professional Football League match between Rivers United and El-Kanemi Warriors has been postponed. The decision followed Rivers United’s involvement in continental football, which affected their ability to honour the domestic fixture as scheduled. Officials said the postponement would enable Rivers United focus on their CAF Champions League campaign, while the League Management is

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Sports

Osimhen Confident as Galatasaray Prepare for Champions League Play-offs

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has expressed confidence in Galatasaray’s readiness for the UEFA Champions League play-offs. The Nigerian forward said the Turkish champions are not intimidated by any potential opponent as they push for a place in the knockout stage. Osimhen noted that the team is focused on maintaining discipline and intensity, adding that

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Sports

Portugal Propose Friendly Match Against Super Eagles

Portugal have proposed an international friendly match against Nigeria’s Super Eagles as part of preparations for upcoming international competitions. The proposed fixture is expected to take place in Lisbon and would allow both teams test their squads ahead of future qualifiers. If confirmed, the friendly will give the Super Eagles technical crew the opportunity to

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Sports

UEFA Champions League Play-off Draw Holds Today in Switzerland

The draw for the UEFA Champions League play-offs will take place today, setting the stage for the next phase of Europe’s elite club competition. The ceremony is scheduled to hold by 11:00 a.m. at UEFA’s headquarters in Switzerland, where clubs will learn their opponents in the crucial play-off round that determines qualification for the Round

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Politics

HYPREP, Ogoni Trust Fund Conclude Two-Day Retreat on Ogoni Clean-up

A two-day joint retreat of the Governing Council of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) and the Ogoni Trust Fund Incorporated has ended in Akwa Ibom State. The retreat was aimed at strengthening the implementation of the Ogoni Clean-up Programme in line with the recommendations of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Report. Speaking at

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Politics

Rivers Women Renew Commitment to Prayer for Peace and Unity

Women in Rivers State, under the platform of Women Unite for SIM, have renewed their commitment to sustained prayers for peace and unity across the state. The group reaffirmed their position during the January prayer meeting, themed “Ebenezer: Our Hope and Help,” held in Port Harcourt. In her remarks, former Commissioner for Environment, Professor Roseline

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Health Politics

UPTH Nurses Deny Reports of Recruitment Exercise

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) has dismissed circulating reports of an ongoing recruitment exercise, describing them as false and misleading. The Chairman of NANNM at UPTH, Madonna Chigonum, stated that no recruitment can take place without following due process and obtaining official

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