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eTranzact posted ₦30.6bn revenue in 2025 but profit fell 27% as spending surged 45%

eTranzact posted ₦30.6bn revenue in 2025 but profit fell 27% as spending surged 45%

eTranzact International Plc made more money in 2025. It kept less of it. The Lagos-listed payment technology company… The post eTranzact posted ₦30.6bn revenue

FG to set up new national cybersecurity council after rising cyber attacks

FG to set up new national cybersecurity council after rising cyber attacks

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a Cybersecurity Coordination Council. This is a multi-stakeholder body designed… The post FG to set up new

Flutterwave, Paystack among 6 companies CBN is supervising as Virtual Asset Providers

Flutterwave, Paystack among 6 companies CBN is supervising as Virtual Asset Providers

The CBN has launched an AML/CFT supervision pilot for six virtual asset service providers. Two of them are… The post Flutterwave, Paystack among 6 companies CBN

Cascador launches 2026 ScaleUp programme to empower 12 early-stage startups with up to $5m

Cascador launches 2026 ScaleUp programme to empower 12 early-stage startups with up to $5m

Cascador, an Africa-focused growth accelerator, has opened applications for its 2026 ScaleUp Program. The initiative targets growth-stage founders… The post Cascador

Oracle cuts up to 30,000 jobs despite record profits

Oracle cuts up to 30,000 jobs despite record profits

On Tuesday morning, Oracle employees across the United States, India, Canada, Mexico, and other countries received an email… The post Oracle cuts up to 30,000 jobs

How to Earn Passive Income from Idle Crypto: Complete Guide

How to Earn Passive Income from Idle Crypto: Complete Guide

Holding crypto for the long term is common. But leaving assets idle in a wallet for weeks or… The post How to Earn Passive Income from Idle Crypto: Complete Guide

Bill Gates Foundation cuts Microsoft stake to 11% amid $35.4 billion portfolio reshuffle

Bill Gates Foundation cuts Microsoft stake to 11% amid $35.4 billion portfolio reshuffle

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust has sold a large portion of its Microsoft shares over the… The post Bill Gates Foundation cuts Microsoft stake to 11%

Did CDcare’s recovery agent show up at a customer’s home and lie to his landlord?

Did CDcare’s recovery agent show up at a customer’s home and lie to his landlord?

The message came through at 2:36 pm on March 28. “This is officer ik from cdcare,” it read.… The post Did CDcare’s recovery agent show up at a customer’s home and

Folktales to life: Google, Slum2School empowers 1000 Nigerian kids with creative books

Folktales to life: Google, Slum2School empowers 1000 Nigerian kids with creative books

Google has partnered with Slum2School Africa and a team of celebrated Nigerian creators to unveil “Stories from Our… The post Folktales to life: Google, Slum2School

GTCO made ₦278.5 billion from transaction fees and commissions in 2025

GTCO made ₦278.5 billion from transaction fees and commissions in 2025

There is a version of GTCO that most Nigerians know. Orange branding, long queues at Guaranty Trust Bank… The post GTCO made ₦278.5 billion from transaction fees