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Africa’s foreign exchange market is entering 2026 with stronger participation, tighter regulation and rapidly evolving technology, as traders adapt to a more sophisticated and competitive environment. Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to grow by 4.3% in 2026, while global forex turnover reached an estimated $9.6 trillion daily in April 2025, underscoring the scale of activity shaping global currency markets.
The Sony World Photography Awards has named Citlali Fabián as its Photographer of the Year 2026, awarding her the top prize of $25,000 for her series Bilha, Stories of My Sisters.
Samsung Electronics has presented its latest generation of AI-powered televisions and connected home experiences at its “Inside Samsung – The First Look Europe 2026” event in Frankfurt, marking two decades as the world’s leading TV brand.
A prosecution witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Hassan Dantani, on Friday contradicted his earlier testimony during the ongoing trial of the Managing Director of SunTrust Bank Ltd, Halima Buba, and her co-defendant, Innocent Mbagwu, over an alleged $12 million fraud.
Airtel Nigeria has temporarily suspended its airtime and data credit services as it moves to comply with new regulatory requirements governing digital lending in the country.
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) are strengthening collaboration to drive digital transformation across Nigeria’s energy sector.
The One Club for Creativity has unveiled the finalists for The One Show 2026, with 80 entries from the Middle East and Africa among submissions selected from 51 countries and regions.
Nigerian oil and gas company Oando Energy has confirmed its participation as an Emerald Sponsor at African Energy Week 2026, as the firm reported a 10 per cent year-on-year rise in profit after tax to ₦241.3 billion for the 2025 financial year.
Cellulant has appointed Anthony Hernandez as Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead its customer operations strategy and strengthen execution across the business as it deepens its footprint in Africa’s payments sector.
Canon Central and East Africa has expanded its Coral Conservation initiative, unveiling a new video that highlights efforts to protect and restore fragile coral reef ecosystems along Kenya’s coastline.
For many Nigerian travellers, flying is no longer just about reaching a destination; it is increasingly about the quality of the journey itself. On its Lagos and Abuja routes, Turkish Airlines combines global connectivity via Istanbul with a service philosophy rooted in Turkish hospitality, delivering a refined and thoughtfully designed travel experience.
NectarFi has announced the public launch of its unified financial platform, aimed at addressing fragmentation in the cryptocurrency space by offering users a seamless, all-in-one financial experience.
Quest Merchant Bank Limited has unveiled a new brand identity, signalling a key milestone in its evolution following a recent name change and reinforcing its strategic growth ambitions.
