The Journal seeks to become the most reliable, first-choice Pan-Nigerian information and public knowledge platform. The Journal Nigeria is a serious Journalism from an African Worldview
The Journal seeks to become the most reliable, first-choice Pan-Nigerian information and public knowledge platform. The Journal Nigeria is a serious Journalism from an African Worldview
Visa cardholders in Nigeria can now link their debit and credit cards directly to Google Wallet to make contactless digital payments. The international payment giant announced the integration on 28 October 2026, opening direct mobile checkout to millions of local Android device owners. Consumers tap their smartphones at point-of-sale terminals or select Google Pay during…
Zenith Bank has formally parted ways with its founder and group chairman, Jim Ovia, ending a remarkable three-and-a-half decade association that transformed the lender from a modest startup into one of Africa’s most profitable financial institutions. The bank disclosed the development in a corporate notice issued in Lagos on May 5, 2026, during its…
Nigerian lenders are pulling back from the central bank’s safety net. Banks and merchant banks slashed their deposits with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) by 28 per cent in April 2026. This retreat follows a decision by the Monetary Policy Committee to cut the headline interest rate to 26.5 per cent. Total deposits dropped…