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Bitget launches zero-fee P2P trading for the Nigerian Naira

25.02.2026

Universal Exchange, Bitget, announced on Tuesday an update to its peer-to-peer fee structure for the Naira Fiat Pair, designed to enhance liquidity and support evolving trading activity utilising the currency. According to a statement from the exchange on Tuesday, under the revised structure, takers, users who fill existing orders on the NGN market, will incur...

Stanbic IBTC Nominees Marks 30 Years of Custodial Services

25.02.2026

Stanbic IBTC Nominees Limited has marked three decades of custodial services in Nigeria’s financial markets. In a statement on Sunday, it was revealed that the anniversary gala, held under the theme ‘30 Years of Trust’, brought together industry leaders, clients, regulators, and stakeholders to commemorate the institution’s enduring legacy and steadfast commitment to safeguarding client...

Quidax & Lisk Partner for Stablecoin Access in Africa

25.02.2026

Cryptocurrency exchange Quidax has announced a partnership with Lisk blockchain to create Africa’s first regulated gateway for Web3 builders to access stablecoin and fiat liquidity. The partnership was announced in a statement from Quidax on Tuesday. The PUNCH reports that in 2024, Quidax made history as the first crypto exchange to receive a provisional operating...

Grey launches USD solution to cut FX & transfer costs

25.02.2026

Cross-border payments fintech Grey has expanded its business banking offering with the launch of USD corporate accounts, bulk payment capabilities and USDC stablecoin support, in a move aimed at reducing foreign exchange costs and settlement delays for businesses operating internationally. The company said the new features allow businesses to receive payments from global clients, manage...

Airlines seek partnership for airport modernisation in Niger

25.02.2026

The International Airlines Association of Nigeria is pushing for closer collaboration with the Federal Government on airport modernisation, passenger facilitation and safety enhancement to strengthen Nigeria’s aviation value chain. The Chairman of the International Airlines Association of Nigeria (Airline Operators Committee), Damilola Ogunseye, said the body was ready to align with the government’s aviation reform...

ValueJet introduces daily Lagos-Owerri flights

25.02.2026

ValueJet Airlines has announced boosting its Lagos–Owerri operations with the introduction of daily flight services, aimed at strengthening connectivity between Nigeria’s commercial capital and the South-East region while responding to rising passenger demand. This was contained in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Monday. The airline announced that effective 23 March 2026, flights...

SAA Strengthens Ties with Nigerian Travel Partners

25.02.2026

South African Airways says it has strengthened relationships with travel partners in Nigeria as it hosted its top-performing agents at a networking and capacity-building forum held in Lagos. The event, according to the airline, brought together leading travel agents, tourism stakeholders and aviation professionals in what the airline described as an appreciation and knowledge-sharing initiative...

Carloha Unveils Chery Himla Pickup Truck in Nigeria

25.02.2026

Carloha Nigeria, the authorised distributor of Chery Automobile vehicles, has officially unveiled the Chery Himla pickup truck, a new heavy-duty mobility solution designed to support Nigeria’s growing commercial, agricultural, and logistics sectors. The unveiling ceremony, held in Lagos recently, drew motoring entrepreneurs, fleet operators, and automobile enthusiasts eager to witness the brand’s entry into Nigeria’s...

Nigeria & UK Boost Accident Investigation Collaboration

25.02.2026

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has engaged the United Kingdom’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch in a high-level technical meeting focused on advancing the competence of Nigerian accident investigators and deepening institutional collaboration. The engagement, held at the RAIB’s operational headquarters in Derby recently, marked a moment for Nigeria’s evolving multimodal safety framework, according to a...

Healthcare Inflation Surges to 30.35%, Squeezing Households

23.02.2026

Health inflation rose sharply to 30.35 per cent in January 2026, highlighting sustained pressure on households as the cost of drugs, hospital treatment, and other medical services remained elevated despite a moderation in headline inflation. The latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that while overall inflation eased to...