S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Nigeria’s credit rating from B- to B with a Stable Outlook, an indication that the US-based agency believes Nigeria’s economy is getting better. The improved rating was disclosed by finance minister Taiwo Oyedele in an…

Sentiment around Bitcoin’s near-term price direction has picked up as momentum builds behind the US CLARITY Act, which aims to provide the crypto industry with greater regulatory clarity, according to crypto sentiment platform Santiment.“Bitcoin has seen a major spike of…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria says it has recorded 40 cases of vandalism since the beginning of the year. However, the company said this represented a reduction in vandalism cases compared to previous years, linking the development to engagements with…

Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $80,000 at Friday’s Wall Street open as analysis tied risk-asset weakness to US bond markets.Key points:Bitcoin eyes its lowest levels of May as concerns over US bond yields spark a risk-asset rout.US 10-year treasury yields rise…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has sanctioned a domestic carrier, XEJET Airways, over alleged violations of passenger rights, imposing a fine of N2m on the airline for consumer protection-related infractions. The sanction, according to the Director of Public Affairs and…

The US Senate Banking Committee passed the crypto framework CLARITY Act yesterday.Now, the bill, for which the crypto industry has heavily lobbied since it was introduced in 2025, will head to the Senate floor for a broader debate. As Cointelegraph reported,…

The National Pension Commission has commenced the pilot phase of a free healthcare initiative for low-income pensioners under the Contributory Pension Scheme, with registration now open for 30,000 retirees nationwide. The commission, in a notice issued on Friday, said the…

Cryptocurrency ATM company Bitcoin Depot reported “substantial doubts” about the company’s ability to continue operating amid ongoing litigation and a challenging regulatory environment.In a Form 10-Q filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday, Bitcoin Depot chief…

Sterling Financial Holdings reported a 74.8 per cent increase in net profit for 2025, compared to the preceding year, amid improvement across the group’s key revenue streams, according to its audited results released on Friday. The financial services group, which…

May & Baker Nigeria Plc has called on the Federal Government to provide more support for local pharmaceutical manufacturers through improved port clearance processes, better infrastructure, and stable power supply. This follows the firm’s commendation of the duty-free policy on…

The Republican chair and Democratic ranking member of the US House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture have called on President Donald Trump to fully staff the leadership at a key financial regulator, citing the potential impact of a crypto market…

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that Nigeria’s average daily foreign exchange turnover has risen to over $400 million, up from about $100 million recorded in 2023, reflecting growing investor confidence. CBN said the rise in Nigeria average daily…

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), the two biggest exchanges for energy-linked commodities, are pressuring US regulators to clamp down on the Hyperliquid decentralized exchange’s expansion into commodity markets.Executives from both companies say that Hyperliquid’s energy-linked onchain…

The founder of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, said South African authorities denied him entry because his visa expired a day before his arrival in 2025, while Europeans were reportedly allowed into the country without visas. The business mogul disclosed…

Layer-1 blockchain developer Solayer launched a Visa-compatible payment card that allows users to spend USDC balances through in-store, online and contactless transactions.The card supports ATM withdrawals in supported regions and can be ordered through the Solayer Pay app, according to…