Rwanda has joined the list of countries that now permit visa-free travel for people who are citizens of other African countries. As one of the African nations that many people like to visit, Rwanda has introduced visa-free travel for all African visitors. The President of the country, Paul Kagame, announced on Thursday that Africans will…
Online betting has experienced exponential growth in Nigeria, with over 65 million active participants who collectively spend an average of $15 USD daily. These statistics were revealed by Bello Shagari, the executive secretary of the National Lottery Trust Fund, during a recent gaming conference held in Lagos. In Nigeria, many view sports betting as not…
After a successful 3-week run in Nigerian cinemas, ‘Merry Men 3,’ directed by AY Makun, has achieved an impressive box office gross of N75.4 million. This remarkable success can be attributed to the enthusiastic Nollywood fans who eagerly purchased tickets to experience the film on the big screen. ‘Merry Men 3’ had a strong opening…
In a recent announcement, US President Joe Biden announced his plans to expel Uganda, Gabon, Niger, and the Central African Republic from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa). This special US-Africa trade program, established in 2000, offers eligible sub-Saharan African countries duty-free access to the US for over 1,800 products. The decision to remove…
In a remarkable move aimed at safeguarding its customers, Fidelity Bank has taken a significant step by blocking transfers to OPay, Moniepoint, and Palmpay due to Know Your Customer (KYC) concerns. This strategic decision, driven by a commitment to protect their clientele, has important implications for Fidelity Bank account holders. Understanding the Block If you’re…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has embarked on a new initiative to streamline the extension of visitor visas, making it far more convenient for those already within its borders. In a recent development, the General Directorate of Passports, commonly referred to as Jawazat, has officially announced that visitor visa extensions can now be accomplished…
President Bola Tinubu has announced that the implementation of the student loan initiative will begin in January 2024. The president made this announcement on Monday during the National Economic Summit 2023. This comes four months after President Tinubu signed the Student Loan Bill 2023 into law. The student loan program is part of the promises…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has released data showing that the number of National Identification Number (NIN) enrolments has reached 101 million as of June 26, 2023. This represents a growth of 1 million from the 100 million enrolments recorded at the end of May. Lagos State continues to lead the pack in terms…
Africa-focused fintech platform, PalmPay, has announced that its payments ecosystem includes 25 million users, 500,000 mobile money agents, and 300,000 merchants. The company also says it processes over five billion dollars monthly. In 2019, PalmPay launched in Nigeria to become Africa’s largest financial services platform after securing a $40 million seed round. After four years,…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has released the list of the top 10 most preferred tertiary institutions in Nigeria for the 2022/2023 academic year. The list is based on the number of applicants who chose the institutions as their first choice in the 2022 UTME. The Top 10 The top 10 most preferred…