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Nigeria's Federal High Court launches e-filing system in Lagos, ending paper-based case filing

Techeconomy • Apr 27, 2026

Chief Judge Justice John Tsoho inaugurated the Federal High Court's e-filing platform at the Lagos Division, allowing lawyers and litigants to file cases remotely 24/7 via internet access.The system creates a full digital audit trail… Read full article →

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4G dominates Africa's internet across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa and Egypt as 5G lags

Technext • Apr 27, 2026

Only 12% of Africa's 416 million internet users are on 5G networks, with 4G still carrying the majority of data traffic across the continent's five largest economies.In Nigeria, 4G's share jumped from 42.63% in May… Read full article →

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CBN cuts small transfer fees but senders now pay ₦60 on transfers above ₦10,000

TechCabal • Apr 27, 2026

The CBN's draft April 2026 guide eliminates transfer fees below ₦5,000 and reduces mid-tier fees (₦5k–₦50k) to ₦10, but reintroduces stamp duty meaning senders pay a combined ₦60 on transfers above ₦10,000, up from ₦25… Read full article →

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GIGM launches PASS platform combining flights, hotels, tours and bus travel in one app

Techeconomy • Apr 28, 2026

GIG Mobility (GIGM) unveiled 'PASS By GIGM' at its 2026 Product Conference in Lagos. PASS By GIGM is a super-app combining bus tickets, flight booking, hotel reservations, vehicle hire, and curated tour packages.CEO Dr. Enahoro… Read full article →

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Nigerian stock market drops ₦1.37 trillion as investors cash out of banking stocks

Investors King • Apr 28, 2026

The All-Share Index fell 0.94% on Monday to 223,602.29 points, wiping ₦1.37 trillion from market capitalisation, which dropped from ₦145.34 trillion to ₦143.97 trillion.Major banking stocks led the losses. UBA, First HoldCo, and Access Holdings… Read full article →

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Nigeria's April bond auction draws N948bn in bids, beating N700bn target

Nairametrics • Apr 28, 2026

The Debt Management Office (DMO) held a FGN bond auction on April 27, 2026, offering N700bn across three maturities. The 2030, 2032, and 2035 bonds and received N948bn in total bids, a 35% oversubscription.Demand was… Read full article →

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Nigerian government reveals 80% of women-owned businesses lack formal credit access

Vanguard (Business) • Apr 28, 2026

Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs and SEC Director-General disclosed at the 'Give-to-Gain' Summit in Abuja that over 80% of women-owned businesses operate without formal credit, despite women owning 41% of micro-businesses and representing ~23 million… Read full article →

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Africa raised $3.3B in startup funding but early-stage deals are quietly collapsing

BusinessDay Nigeria — Technology • Apr 28, 2026

African startups raised $3.3 billion in the 12 months to March 2026, split between $1.8B in equity and $1.4B in debt, per Africa: The Big Deal reportHeadline numbers look stable post-global VC slowdown, but growth… Read full article →

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Interswitch hosts Lagos retail summit to tackle payment friction and digital transformation

BusinessDay Nigeria — Technology • Apr 28, 2026

Interswitch convened retailers, analysts, and business leaders in Lagos for its Retail Summit, themed around practical strategies for modern retail growth in Nigeria.Speakers from Lagos Business School and NIQ (Nielsen IQ) stressed that retailers need… Read full article →

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Fusewall Holdings acquires Coloplus to expand Nigeria's telecom infrastructure network

BusinessDay Nigeria — Technology • Apr 28, 2026

Fusewall Holdings, founded by Azeez Amida, has acquired 100% of Coloplus Worldwide Service Limited to strengthen its telecom infrastructure position in Nigeria.The deal adds roughly 900 partner locations and about 20 owned infrastructure sites to… Read full article →

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Coronation Insurance raises N9.26 billion via private placement to meet Nigeria's new insurance capital rules

Nairametrics • Apr 28, 2026

Coronation Insurance Plc received shareholder approval at an EGM on April 24, 2026 to raise N9.257 billion — N9 billion in new shares priced at N2.16 each, plus ~N257 million in transaction costs through a… Read full article →

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Nigerian airlines may ground all flights by April 30 as jet fuel prices triple to ₦3,500 per litre

Techeconomy • Apr 27, 2026

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have threatened to halt all domestic flights from Thursday, April 30, 2026, after jet fuel (Jet A1) prices surged over 300%; from ₦900 per litre in February to as… Read full article →

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EFCC witness confirms $6.23m was fraudulently withdrawn from CBN using forged presidential signatures

Premium Times • Apr 27, 2026

The trial is ongoing at the FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja; the alleged fraud occurred on 8 February 2023 during Godwin Emefiele's tenure as CBN Governor, and the case has now seen 13 prosecution… Read full article →

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NGX fines 32 listed companies N562.6 million for late financial filings in 2025

Nairametrics • Apr 27, 2026

NGX Regulation Limited (NGX RegCo) published its X-Compliance Report on April 24, 2026, revealing N562.6 million in cumulative penalties against 32 listed companies for delayed audited and unaudited financial statement filings in the 2024/2025 financial… Read full article →

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CBN raises ATM card issuance fee to ₦1,500 but scraps ₦50 monthly maintenance charge

Technext • Apr 24, 2026

The CBN's 2026 Exposure Draft Guide to Bank Charges increases ATM card issuance and replacement fees from ₦1,000 to ₦1,500 (a 50% hike), while eliminating the ₦50 monthly naira card maintenance fee — a net… Read full article →

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NCC launches three-year IPv6 transition plan as Nigeria's internet infrastructure hits its limits

TechCabal • Apr 24, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) inaugurated the Nigerian IPv6 Council on Thursday, bringing together government agencies, telecoms, and private companies to drive a national shift from the ageing IPv4 internet protocol to IPv6 over three… Read full article →

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Iran war triggers currency crashes, inflation spikes, and investment drought across Africa

African Business Magazine • Apr 24, 2026

The IMF has cut sub-Saharan Africa's 2026 growth forecast to 4.3% — down 0.3 percentage points — as the Iran-Middle East conflict drives oil price shocks, tighter financial conditions, and capital flight from African markets.29… Read full article →

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Nigerian startup TaxStreem uses AI to automate tax compliance as Nigeria tightens enforcement

TechCabal • Apr 25, 2026

Ex-KPMG tax consultant Kelechi Ibe and ML engineer Sam Ayo launched TaxStreem in March 2026 — an AI-powered platform that reads business transactions in real time and automatically assigns correct Nigerian tax treatment, including VAT,… Read full article →

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Taiwo Oyedele takes over as Nigeria's Finance Minister, prioritising growth and fair taxation

Techeconomy • Apr 25, 2026

Taiwo Oyedele has formally assumed office as Nigeria's Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, taking over from Wale Edun.His five-point agenda covers productivity, fiscal discipline, revenue optimisation and fair taxation, stronger government… Read full article →

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Google data shows AI learning searches in Nigeria jumped 84% in the past year

Technext • Apr 24, 2026

Google's March 2026 trends data shows Nigerians are using Search and AI tools as personal tutors, with AI literacy searches up 84% year-on-year and searches for AI in business hitting an all-time high.Italian up 130%,… Read full article →

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Nigerian crypto startups pivot to B2B and stablecoins as retail trading margins collapse

TechCabal • Apr 25, 2026

Nigerian crypto platforms including Busha, Roqqu, Dantown, Luno, and Yellow Card are expanding or fully pivoting away from retail trading toward B2B payment rails, stablecoins, and complex financial products due to shrinking margins.Retail crypto trading… Read full article →

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