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By Yinka Kolawole Flutterwave Inc., a payments technology company, said it has secured a banking licence which will enable the company  hold funds and deposits directly. Olugbenga Agboola, founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the firm, announced the development in a statement. He said, “By operating with direct infrastructure, we can streamline our operations and […] The post Flutterwave secures banking licence to boost payment efficiency appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Seth Ukochukwu The Lagos Development Update, LEDU, 2026 report has projected significant expansion in the state’s economy, with nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expected to rise to N73.15 trillion this year from N62.66 trillion in 2025, supported by easing inflation, stronger consumption, and improved revenue mobilisation. Speaking at the presentation of the report, Commissioner, Ministry […] The post LEDU projects N73.15tr GDP for Lagos in 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Middle East conflict has triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices, forcing governments worldwide to adopt emergency measures to shield their economies. The post Middle East War: How countries are responding to oil price shock & what Nigeria must do appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

As the conflict in the Middle East enters its second month, U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating threats against Iran. On Monday he warned that the entire country could be 'taken out' on Tuesday.

Egypt has released a well-known activist and leading member of the pro-democracy 'April 6th' rights movement that helped to prompt the nation’s uprising in 2011, Sherif Al-Rouby.

Burkina Faso's government has denounced a report alleging that more than 1,800 civilians have been killed since the junta seized power three years ago as 'false'. The report was published by Human Rights Watch and based on open source information.

Riyadh is investing in African agricultural production and export infrastructure in a bid to boost its food security amid global political shocks, writes Harry Clynch.

Donald Trump has once again postponed his ultimatum to Iran. The US president is threatening to destroy critical Iranian infrastructure if Tehran does not meet the Tuesday deadline.

Nigerian troops have rescued 31 worshippers abducted during Easter services in Kaduna state, the military said, following an attack that left several people dead.

A competition for coastal communities. This boat race reveals how residents are balancing survival, climate pressure, and the promise of tourism.