Archives for February 4, 2026
CBN flags compliance costs, slow approvals as fintech growth pains
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has identified high compliance costs and prolonged regulatory approval timelinesas major obstacles slowing the growth of Nigeria’s fast-rising fintech sector. The concerns are contained…
Fed Govt to digitise fish import licences
The Federal Government has approved the digitisation of fish import licensing process in a move aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight, improving efficiency and supporting the growth of local fish production…
Nigerian Press Bodies Urge FG, NASS to Act Against Big Tech Threat to Information Sovereignty*
- Warn of national security, democratic, and economic risks if journalism continues to weaken BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Nigeria’s major media and journalism organisations have issued a joint call on the…
Paga, Leadway Assurance Partner to Safeguard Doroki Merchants with Tailored Insurance Solutions
Leadway logo Paga, the fintech company behind the Doroki merchant platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with Leadway Assurance, one of Nigeria’s foremost insurance providers, to deliver comprehensive insurance…
ACCESS BANK APPOINTS IFEYINWA OSIME AS BOARD CHAIRMAN
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Access Holdings Plc has announced that the Board of Directors of Access Bank Plc , its flagship subsidiary, has appointed Mrs. Ifeyinwa Osime as Chairman of the…
Fidelity Bank Improves Access to Quality Education in Anambra
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing quality education and youth empowerment with the renovation of an administrative building to Community Secondary…
Photo: NCC inspection tour of Digital Bridge Institute, Oshodi, Lagos
L-R: Member, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Board, Princess Oforitsenere Emiko; Member, NCC Board, Engr. Ikechukwu Ugwuegede; Head, Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Lagos Campus, Mr. Akin Ogunlade; Member, NCC Board, Hon.…
Mirror Newspaper Takes Lead on Salt Consumption Debate, Celebrates Nigeria’s Silent Heroes
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI In a renewed effort to promote public health awareness and recognise outstanding but often overlooked contributors to national development, The Mirror Newspaper has announced plans to host…
World Cancer Day 2026: AAN President, Dr. Bamishe, Calls for Free Skin Cancer Treatment, Inclusive Health Care for Persons with Albinism
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Dr Bamishe, AAN President As the global community commemorates World Cancer Day on February 4 under the theme “United by Unique” (part of the 2025–2027 global campaign)…
