Loan apps are everywhere in Nigeria, promising fast cash, easy approval, and no stress. One of the apps currently gaining attention is Uber Credi: Safe & Fast Loan. But beyond the marketing claims, many Nigerians are asking important questions: This Uber Credi loan app review breaks everything down clearly, using official app details and real…
Digital finance apps are everywhere in Nigeria, but not all of them deliver the smooth experience they promise. One app many Nigerians are curious about is Credit Direct Mobile. Marketed as a savings, payments, and investment app backed by an 18-year-old finance company, Credit Direct claims to help users send money, pay bills, earn interest,…
This is not crypto.This is not betting.And it’s definitely not a get-rich-quick scheme. This is how many disciplined Nigerians quietly build wealth and steady income—without noise, hype, or speculation. It’s called NIDF. Let’s break it down in plain language. What Is NIDF? NIDF stands for Nigerian Infrastructure Debt Fund. It was created in 2017 by…
Over the past few days, headlines about a “7.5% VAT on bank transfers and USSD transactions” have caused serious panic across Nigeria. Many people believe that from January 19, the government will start taking 7.5% of every transfer they make — whether through mobile banking apps, USSD codes, or fintech platforms like OPay, Kuda, Moniepoint,…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced that candidates preparing for the 2026 UTME can now begin generating their JAMB Profile Code. This guide explains how to get your JAMB Profile Code for 2026, the requirements you must meet, common problems candidates face, and how to solve them quickly. Every UTME and…
Terra Industries, a defense-technology startup based in Abuja, Nigeria, has raised $11.75 million from U.S. investors — drawing backing from Silicon Valley funds and data analytics giant Palantir in one of the largest early-stage defense-tech financings to emerge from Africa. The funding underscores growing international confidence in Africa’s ability to build advanced hardware and security…
Russia is preparing to expand visa-free travel to four additional African countries — Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Eswatini — as Moscow seeks to boost tourism, deepen diplomatic ties, and capitalize on tightening U.S. visa restrictions for African travelers. The move forms part of Russia’s broader strategy to strengthen its footprint in Africa while limiting the…
Elon Musk has reignited controversy over South Africa’s telecommunications regulations, claiming they prevent his satellite internet company, Starlink, from operating in the country because he is not black. The SpaceX and Tesla chief made the comments in a post on X, arguing that Starlink has been unable to secure an Internet service provider licence under…
South Africa’s National Credit Regulator (NCR) has been hit by a cyberattack, with a ransomware group claiming it has stolen and published more than 42 gigabytes of sensitive data on the dark web. The ransomware-as-a-service group DragonForce says the leaked files include internal records belonging to the NCR — the statutory body responsible for regulating…
Morocco has surpassed South Africa to become Africa’s largest vehicle manufacturing hub, marking a historic shift in the continent’s industrial landscape after nearly a century of South African dominance. While new vehicle sales in South Africa are approaching record levels, domestic production has failed to keep pace. In 2025, South Africans purchased more than 590,000…