Day: September 10, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested a 27-year-old woman, Hafsat Abubakar, over the alleged creation and circulation of a fake document claiming that fintech company OPay Nigeria Limited was shutting down its operations. The arrest was disclosed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anietie Iniedu, during a press briefing at the NPF National Cybercrime Centre in Abuja. According to the police, the investigation followed a formal petition submitted by OPay Digital Services Limited on August 31, 2026, requesting the authorities to investigate and identify those behind…

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For many Nigerian businesses, the next growth opportunity may be located beyond the country. A fashion entrepreneur may source premium fabrics from Ghana. A pharmaceutical distributor may purchase essential products from Kenya. A manufacturer may pay suppliers across several African markets, while a technology company in Lagos may serve customers in Rwanda or Zambia. Across Africa, commercial relationships are expanding and businesses are discovering new suppliers, customers and investment opportunities. The African Continental Free Trade Area is supporting this momentum by creating a framework for deeper economic integration, wider market…

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