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Saturday, 2 May 2026

OPay eyes US IPO at $4bn valuation as Nigeria’s fintech sector gains global momentum

OPay is preparing for a significant move onto the international financial stage, with reports suggesting the Nigeria-focused fintech company is considering an initial public offering in the United States at a valuation of up to $4 billion.

Nigerians hail Tinubu’s nomination of Joseph Tegbe as Power Minister

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nomination of Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power has attracted widespread praise from stakeholders across Nigeria’s business and policy communities, with many describing the decision as a strategic move to strengthen and revitalise the nation’s troubled power sector.

Meta and Google outpace forecasts as Big Tech advertising surges in Q1 2026

Meta and Google delivered stronger-than-expected advertising performances in the first quarter of 2026, outperforming industry forecasts as Amazon held steady and YouTube continued to underdeliver, according to WARC Media’s latest Earnings Debrief.

Promasidor Nigeria marks Workers’ Day by celebrating employees and long-serving staff

Promasidor Nigeria has marked Workers’ Day 2026 by honouring the dedication, resilience and contributions of its employees, describing them as the driving force behind the company’s growth and continued success.

Fiona Ahmed Ahimie makes history as first female President of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers

The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has elected Fiona Ahmed Ahimie, Managing Director of First Securities Brokers Limited, a subsidiary of FirstHoldCo Plc, as its 14th President, making her the first woman to serve as President and Chairman of Council in the Institute’s history.

Quest Merchant Bank appoints Ayo Lewis as Executive Director for Risk Management and Compliance

Quest Merchant Bank has appointed Mr Andrew Olufunmilayo Lewis, widely known as Ayo Lewis, as Executive Director, Risk Management and Executive Compliance Officer following regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria.