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Drug maker Fidson Healthcare posted a 61.1 per cent surge in net profit last year, compared to 2024, according to i unaudited financials released on Thursday, lifted by Nigeria’s fast-growing market for prescription drugs. Turnover…
Ripple has expanded its push into enterprise finance with the launch of a corporate treasury platform that combines traditional cash management tools with digital asset infrastructure.According to a blog post on Tuesday, the platform combines GTreasury’s treasury management software with…
The Rotary Club of Lagos Central has inaugurated a new borehole and water project aimed at improving access to clean water for traders and residents in Sandgrouse Market, Lagos Island. Speaking at the launch, Club President, Rotarian Elizabeth Ajilore, said…
More than a month after announcing plans to move deeper into prediction markets, Coinbase said it would launch its offering for ”sports, politics, culture and more.”Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced the rollout of prediction markets offering in all 50 US states…
Beyond Leather Culture, a Nigerian shoe brand, has launched a premium men’s leather shoe collection at its newly opened store in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, marking a significant move in the country’s footwear market. The collection features loafers, sandals, Oxfords,…
Crypto-backed political action committees (PACs) are gearing up for the 2026 US midterm elections, with industry-funded groups signaling plans to expand their influence as debates over digital asset regulation intensify on Capitol Hill.Fairshake, the cryptocurrency industry-backed PAC, disclosed on Wednesday…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has attained two internationally recognised certifications: ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems and ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems. According to a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry…
US lawmakers are expected to return to Capitol Hill on Wednesday after inclement weather delayed committee meetings and votes, with attention turning to how senators will handle proposed amendments to a long-awaited crypto market structure bill.On Thursday, senators on the…
The Secretary-General of the World Customs Organisation, Ian Saunders, has described Nigeria’s Time Release Study as a practical and evidence-based reform capable of strengthening border efficiency, boosting trade competitiveness within trade corridors in Africa, and enhancing national safety. In a…
Bitcoin (BTC) attempted a rebound past $90,000 at Wednesday’s Wall Street open as markets awaited US macro cues.Key points:Bitcoin struggles to hold a $90,000 uptick as gold surges and US dollar strength crumbles.The Federal Reserve interest-rate decision sees flat moves…
The World Bank has revealed that Nigerian companies have emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of development procurement globally, ranking fifth worldwide in contracts awarded to local contractors. This was disclosed on Tuesday at the World Bank Group Business…
Fidelity Investments plans to launch a new stablecoin next month, marking a logical next step for the asset manager as it expands its digital-asset infrastructure following conditional approval for a national trust bank from the Office of the Comptroller of…
Air Peace on Wednesday said adverse weather conditions and a bird strike disrupted some of its scheduled flights on major domestic routes, including Lagos–Port Harcourt and Abuja–Owerri. The airline disclosed this in a press release, stating that poor visibility caused…
The International Air Transport Association has raised concerns over mounting legal and regulatory risks confronting airlines globally, as it announced plans to hold the 2026 World Legal Symposium in Warsaw, Poland. The symposium, scheduled for 17 to 19 February and…
Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE (HYPE), is up 23% over the last 24 hours to trade at $33, significantly outperforming other top-cap cryptocurrencies. The altcoin has gained 58% over the last three days to an eight-week high of $34.5 as commodities…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned Overland Airways following complaints over alleged Value Added Tax (VAT) charges imposed on flight tickets purchased in 2025 but flown in 2026. The action followed a public complaint by Oluwa Kemmy Bello,…
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