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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.
Arsenal have announced a new global partnership with Meta, the technology company behind Facebook and WhatsApp, aimed at enhancing digital engagement with supporters worldwide.
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns to 21 April 2026, following increased activity on its electronic filing platform.
Unilever is dismantling the traditional advertising model that once defined consumer goods marketing, replacing it with a distributed influence system in which hundreds of thousands of voices now help shape brand trust and recommendations.
The Ascott Limited, the wholly owned lodging business unit of Capitaland Investment (CLI), has announced the signing of Citadines Westview Nairobi, a 160-key hotel located in the capital’s established Kilimani district.
Rite Foods Limited has partnered with the Atti Theresa Foundation (ATF) to provide free medical services to residents of Ososa in Ogun State, as part of its commitment to sustainable community development and corporate responsibility.
Lesotho has introduced new regulations banning airtime and data credit services for users under the age of 18, in a move aimed at protecting young people from accumulating debt in an increasingly digital economy.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced new guidelines for Point-of-Sale operators, including a controversial single-provider rule aimed at curbing fraud, reducing failed transactions, and restoring order across the fast-growing sector.
UPDC Plc, a leading Nigerian property development company, is facing a potential ₦10 million fine after repeatedly failing to appoint an independent non-executive director (INED) to its board, in breach of corporate governance principles.
Turkish Airlines has announced changes to its executive management structure, appointing Prof. Murat Şeker as Chairman of the Board and Ahmet Olmuştur as Chief Executive Officer as part of a broader leadership transition.
LG Electronics has commissioned a solar-powered borehole in Omuafor community in Aboh-Mbaise, Owerri, Imo State, expanding access to clean and safe water while marking its first renewable energy-driven water project in south-eastern Nigeria.
The project was unveiled at a ceremony attended by community leaders, residents and the traditional ruler, underlining its social and cultural importance. Designed to operate independently of grid electricity, the borehole uses solar power to ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply.
Nigeria’s biometric identity system for the financial sector reached a new milestone in the first quarter of 2026, with the total number of registered Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) rising to 68.6 million.
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has announced plans for its 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held as a hybrid event on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.
Power Generation Companies (GenCos) have described the ₦501 billion raised through a bond issuance in January as a major step toward restoring stability in Nigeria’s electricity sector.
Meta has announced Muse Spark, the first in a new series of large language models developed by its Meta Superintelligence Labs, as it pushes towards building more advanced and personalised artificial intelligence tools.
The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled its Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector (2026–2030), outlining a strategic plan to strengthen spectrum management, accelerate digital transformation and expand connectivity across the country.
Google has partnered with UpSkill Universe to relaunch its Hustle Academy, expanding the free training programme to offer practical artificial intelligence skills to individuals and entrepreneurs across Africa.
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a $10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme aimed at shielding African and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) economies from the economic fallout of the ongoing Middle East conflict.
TikTok is expanding its European infrastructure with a €1 billion investment in a second data centre in Finland, underlining its commitment to data sovereignty, regulatory compliance, and long-term growth across the region.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has imposed restrictions on Bazar Money Transfer Limited (BMTL), preventing the firm from carrying out regulated payment services after it failed to meet registration requirements.
The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz expected to resume, according to Iranian officials.
Nigeria’s crude oil production has rebounded sharply from a historic low of 960,000 barrels per day in 2022 to an average of 1.71 million barrels per day, with a peak of 1.84 million barrels per day in 2025, according to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd). The national oil company attributed the recovery to strengthened pipeline security measures across the Niger Delta.
Heliconia Park Hotel & Spa Lagos has launched Oasis Gourmet Restaurant and Pool Bar, a new fine dining destination in Victoria Island, Lagos, marking an expansion of its luxury hospitality offering.
Kulipa, a Paris-based stablecoin card issuing infrastructure platform, has raised $6.2 million in seed funding to accelerate the adoption of real-world stablecoin payments across global fintech platforms.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stepped up efforts to strengthen oversight of the country’s fast-growing digital finance sector, unveiling a new payments committee alongside a pilot compliance programme targeting cryptocurrency operators.
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has launched the third edition of its “Take on Squad” Hackathon, reinforcing its commitment to promoting innovation, nurturing talent and supporting the development of technology-driven solutions to real-world challenges across Africa.
Turkish Airlines has expanded its operations in Romania with the launch of flights to Timișoara, its fourth destination in the country after Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca and Constanta.
