From Ibadan markets to a $2 trillion payments boom: How Nigeria’s instant payment system is transforming African trade

Under the burning April sun in Ibadan’s Iyana Church market, Oyo State, SouthWest Nigeria, life pulses in a familiar rhythm: traders calling out, buyers haggling, money changing hands.  Yet amid the noise, a quiet revolution is unfolding, one transaction at a time. Inside a modest kiosk wedged between stalls, Mrs Tomori Famakinwa balances a measuring bowl in one hand and…

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Alaafin Congratulates Asiwaju of Offa Kingdom at 70, Commends Impact

The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has congratulated Chief Tajudeen Owoyemi, the Asiwaju of Offa Kingdom, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, describing him as “an epitome of charisma and a model of integrity, wisdom, and patience.” In a congratulatory message issued through his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, the…

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NAFDAC warns Nigerians over circulation of fake colgate toothpaste

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has raised alarm over the circulation of counterfeit toothpaste products falsely branded as Colgate, warning that they may pose serious health risks to consumers. In a public notice released on Sunday via its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the agency disclosed that the alert followed a complaint received by its…

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Ladoja pledges to teach maths, physics after coronation

The Olubadan-designate of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, has promised to revisit…

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Makinde: 65,000 out of school children return to classrooms in Oyo

Oyo state governor Engr. Seyi Makinde on Wednesday said that approximately 65,000…

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OYO IPAC COMMISERATES WITH GOV MAKINDE OVER BROTHER’S DEMISE

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Oyo State, under the leadership of its…

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Maresca ‘happy’ at Chelsea & ‘in love’ with squad

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca insists he is "happy" at the club and…

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Russian strikes kill at least eight in Ukraine, hit passenger train

Russian strikes have killed at least eight people in Ukraine, including in…

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Oyo APC demands immediate reversal of approved N63.5bn for Gov’t House Renovation

The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has told Governor Seyi…

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FRSC raises alarm over rain-induced road accidents

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Rivers SSG dumps PDP

The Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Benibo Anabraba, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party. His resignation was contained in a letter dated January 5, 2026, and…

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