N200m Goods Lost in Minna Market Fire
A massive fire caused by an overheating solar panel gutted a soft drinks store in Minna's Kure Market, destroying goods worth over N200 million. Officials warn traders on safety.
A massive fire caused by an overheating solar panel gutted a soft drinks store in Minna's Kure Market, destroying goods worth over N200 million. Officials warn traders on safety.
Discover how modern POS systems help Nigerian retailers increase sales, improve customer experience, and build loyalty through seamless digital payments and data insights. Act now to upgrade your retail operations.
Suspected armed robbers killed POS operator Raphael Eletanye, 38, on Murtala Muhammed Way, Benin City. Edo Police confirm the attack and urge public to provide information.
American defence giant Textron Systems will supply three Aerosonde Mk. 4.7 VTOL drones to Tompolo's Tantita Security. The deal, signed on Dec 29, 2025, aims to protect Nigeria's critical oil and gas infrastructure. Read more on this major security upgrade
Nigerian banks closed 229 physical branches in 2024 as digital banking booms. PoS transaction volume jumped 33%, while 1.8 million operators face a registration deadline. Discover the full story of Nigeria's banking transformation.
Heba Muraisi, on a 57-day hunger strike, is losing her ability to speak. She and other activists protest their detention. Read the full story on their health crisis.
NIPCO Plc has cut energy costs by N44.4 million annually after switching three fuel stations to hybrid solar power. The move eliminates grid reliance and reduces carbon emissions. Discover how renewable energy is transforming Nigeria's retail fuel sector.
Nigeria's NCTC is collaborating with social media giants to delete accounts used by terrorists and bandits. The agency also exposes new ransom methods via POS operators. Read the full report.
The FG reveals terrorists are exploiting PoS operators to collect ransom, making funds harder to track. Security agencies are collaborating with tech firms to dismantle their networks.
The Nigerian government warns terrorists are using PoS agents to collect ransom, evading detection. Security agencies are working with social media giants to dismantle terror networks. Read more.
The CBN mandates Nigerian banks to configure ATMs and POS terminals to accept foreign cards, introducing new security measures for transactions above $200 daily. Report challenges to the Consumer Protection Department.
The Central Bank of Nigeria mandates banks to reconfigure ATMs and POS terminals for international cards. New security measures for transactions above $200 daily are also introduced.
Celebrating Prince Demas Nwoko at 90, the visionary artist and architect whose philosophy of Natural Synthesis and cultural authenticity shaped modern African design. Explore his legacy and impact.
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7 million ransom from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
A new report reveals Africa processed $2 trillion via instant payments in 2024. Nigeria's NIP system is rated highly, but fraud concerns remain a key barrier to wider adoption. Learn more.
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries trains 25 members in modern fish farming techniques, providing materials for financial empowerment and self-reliance in Lagos.
Jubaili Bros, a key player in Nigeria's power sector, is driving the transition to sustainable energy with solar-hybrid systems and strategic partnerships. Discover how they are redefining reliable power.
Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi fulfills pledge, installing solar power systems at PDP and INEC offices in Egbeda, Oyo State, to tackle electricity challenges and boost administrative efficiency.
A Nigerian female graduate shares her emotional story of working as a POS operator, lamenting her situation after a stranger questioned her career path. Read her story and public reactions.
NICOWA advocates for robust family support systems to enhance the morale of Nigeria's correctional officers, frontline actors in national security. Read the full story.
PoS operators, led by NAFIAN, plan a legal challenge against the CAC's mandatory registration, calling it overreach. The January 1, 2026, deadline could see unregistered terminals seized.
The Corporate Affairs Commission warns it will place OPay, Moniepoint, Palmpay on a watchlist and report them to the CBN for enabling unregistered PoS agents. New deadline set for January 2026.
Corporate Affairs Commission sets new deadline for PoS agents to register businesses or face sanctions. Industry faces fresh tension as compliance remains low. Read the full details.
The Corporate Affairs Commission has set January 1, 2026 as the final deadline for all POS operators to register. Unregistered terminals will be seized, and enabling fintechs reported to CBN. Act now to comply.
CAC orders all PoS operators to register by Jan 1, 2026, or face seizure. Fintechs enabling illegal transactions will be watchlisted. Full compliance is mandatory.
Discover 'Throning,' the latest dating trend where people choose partners based on social status and aesthetics, not genuine connection. Learn how it differs from 'Shrekking' and the emotional cost.
A Nigerian lady's TikTok video showing a POS machine inside her church has ignited a fierce online debate about modernity and worship. See the divided reactions.
Nigerians are scrambling for physical cash ahead of Christmas, driven by fears of ATM downtimes. The CBN tightens oversight as over N4.4 trillion remains outside banks. Read the full analysis.
At the 26th ACCE conference, scholars called for reviving Africa's Indigenous Knowledge Systems to counter Western dominance and leverage AI for cultural preservation. Read the key resolutions.
Nigeria marks World AIDS Day by honouring data specialist Chinedum Favour Ajala. Her work modernising HIV surveillance and digital reporting is key to achieving the 95-95-95 targets. Read her story.