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Okra's implosion: A cautionary tale for African fintechs, By Shuaib S Agaka

Nigeria, July 7 -- In 2020, Nigerian startup Okra burst onto Africa's fintech scene with an audacious promise: to become the "super connector" for open banking on the continent. Co-founded by softwar... Read More


Combatting deepfake videos: A fight for Nigeria's soul, By Mukhtar Ya'u Madobi

Nigeria, July 7 -- Lately, a disturbing video clip made the rounds across Nigerian social media. It showed men in Nigerian Army uniforms purportedly escorting cattle in Yelewata, Benue State. The voic... Read More


Can Nigeria lead Africa's AI revolution?, By Shittu Yunus Shittu

Nigeria, July 7 -- We are amid a technological revolution of unprecedented scale. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer confined to science fiction but is now a transformative force reshaping indu... Read More


Olubadan of Ibadanland is dead

Nigeria, July 7 -- The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is dead. He died in the early hours of Monday, the Ibadan-based Tribune newspaper reported. Born on 5 July 1935, the traditiona... Read More


The age of the judicial impostor in Nigeria must end, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

Nigeria, July 7 -- "The mind grows old, no less than the body." Aristotle, The Politics, Book II, Ch. 9, 146 (Penguin Classics, 1981) A little over two decades ago, away from its perception as a shri... Read More


When power mongers regroup: Inside the ADC circus, By Temitope Ajayi

Nigeria, July 7 -- What was widely touted as a potential seismic shift in Nigeria's political terrain turned out to be a mere political puff off smoke. For weeks, a band of aggrieved and wandering po... Read More


Article of Faith: Should Christians support Israel against Iran? (3), By Femi Aribisala

Nigeria, July 6 -- Israel was told to serve only God: "Fear the Lord your God, serve Him only." (Deuteronomy 6:13). But Israel served other gods. "All the people broke off the golden earrings which... Read More


The exit of CO Adebayo, an Awoist philosopher-king, By Ropo Sekoni

Nigeria, July 6 -- Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo became a lecturer in the University of Ife at 28, founding head of English at Kwara College of Technology at 32, Commissioner of Education at 35, a federa... Read More


Fr Mbaka's persistent attacks on Evangelist Ebuka Obi: A serious cause for concern, By Nene Daniels

Nigeria, July 6 -- These are interesting end times indeed! How else would you explain the words: "I know how to quench his fire, just wait and see!" This threat is currently trending as expressed by t... Read More


Jaiz Bank appoints Ahmed Indimi, Nike Kolawole to board

Nigeria, July 6 -- Jaiz Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Ahmed Mohammed Indimi and Nike Kolawole as non-executive directors on its Board, effective April 14 and June 11, 2025, respectively. T... Read More