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From Ifangni to Ilasamaja: How a 10-year-old “tiling apprentice” ended up mixing cement instead of going to school

A 10-year-old from Benin Republic works and sleeps on a Lagos construction site, showing how poverty, migration and informal apprenticeship push children out of school.

Why nutritionists say Nigerians should stop boiling eggs and rice in the same pot

Nigerian dietitians warn that boiling unwashed eggs with rice in one pot can transfer Salmonella and E. coli from the shells to the grains, risking foodborne illness.

Cashless Boom in Nigeria: Instant Transfers Skyrocket

Nigeria's cashless economy is booming as instant transfers surge to ₦572 trillion, causing a decline in POS transactions and reshaping the country's financial system.

SEC Calls on Nigerian Capital Market to Embrace Innovation

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging stakeholders in the Nigerian capital market to embrace innovation as a driver of economic growth and sustainable development. Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of the SEC, highlighted the potential of innovative financial instruments and fintech to unlock new opportunities and address socio-economic challenges. The SEC is committed to fostering a regulatory environment that encourages responsible innovation in the Nigerian capital market, focusing on sustainability and collaboration among stakeholders.

Access Holdings Fintech Profit Surges to N161 Million in 2023

Access Holdings, a prominent fintech company, has reported a remarkable increase in profit, reaching...

CBN to Crack Down on Fintech Fraud With New Guidelines

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is planning to introduce corporate governance guidelines for...

Hi-Tech Triumphs in FCMB’s Groundbreaking Hackathon

Team Hi-Tech wins FCMB Hackathon with innovative Padi4Life financial solution

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From Ifangni to Ilasamaja: How a 10-year-old “tiling apprentice” ended up mixing cement instead of going to school

A 10-year-old from Benin Republic works and sleeps on a Lagos construction site, showing how poverty, migration and informal apprenticeship push children out of school.

Why nutritionists say Nigerians should stop boiling eggs and rice in the same pot

Nigerian dietitians warn that boiling unwashed eggs with rice in one pot can transfer Salmonella and E. coli from the shells to the grains, risking foodborne illness.

“He suffered because he was poor”: Lawyers say police broke the law by detaining Oyo student over N8,000

New details show the N8,000 debt Oyo police said was irrelevant appears on Al-Amin Mohammed's charge sheet, as lawyers say detaining a debtor is illegal.

Plateau women block Jos-Mangu highway after gunmen kill three vigilantes, including youth leader, on night patrol

Women and youths in Kassa community, Barkin Ladi, blocked the Jos-Mangu highway for hours on Friday after gunmen killed three vigilantes, including the youth leader.