A Technological Company, FunZ, has unveiled an N25m entrepreneurship contest for young Nigerians to put their thinking ability to a test with the ultimate target of solving problems to earn money through innovative means. The contest was also launched alongside an app specifically built for event ticketing. The ticketing platform creates a meeting platform for event organisers and fun-seekers/prospective event …

Smart Residences Limited (SRL), a leading indigenous hospitality firm, has announced the successful redemption of its Series 1 commercial paper and the raise of its Series II commercial paper with a 100% subscription rate. The Series 1 commercial paper, which was issued on 24 April 2024, was redeemed in full on 16 January 2025, demonstrating SRL’s commitment to meeting its …

The Federal Government has taken legal action against Binance Holdings Limited, a global cryptocurrency exchange, seeking $79.51 billion and N231 million in compensation for alleged economic losses caused by its operations in the country. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) filed the lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing Binance and two of its executives, Tigran Gambaryan and …

In many parts of Africa, women face systemic barriers to financial independence — from wage inequality to limited access to credit and investment opportunities. According to a 2021 World Bank report, women in sub-Saharan Africa earn about 23 per cent less than men on the average, while only 34 per cent of women have access to financial services compared to …