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Indigenous card manufacturing firm CardForte has called for stronger institutional and policy backing for local manufacturers, emphasizing their critical role in strengthening Nigeria’s payments infrastructure and reducing dependence on foreign providers.Speaking in a recent interview, Seun Lawal, the co-founder of CardForte, highlighted the strategic importance of building local capacity in card production and issuance. He noted that CardForte was established five years ago to address significant gaps in access to reliable, high-quality card manufacturing services, particularly for fintechs, microfinance banks, and other emerging financial institutions.According to Lawal, many smaller players in Nigeria’s financial ecosystem have historically been underserved, as global…

Tayo Ayinde has backed SWAC for Asiwaju 2027 and reaffirmed his support for Tinubu’s second-term bid.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Chief of Staff to the Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, has described the Southwest Arewa Community Renewed Hope Agenda for Asiwaju 2027 (SWAC) as a formidable political support group working towards the re-election of Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.   This Nigeria news platform understands that Ayinde made the remarks during a strategic meeting with the Director-General of the pro-Tinubu group, Shehu Usman Sampam, who leads the movement popularly known as SWAC 4 ABAT Again…

The Dollar to Naira black market exchange rate recorded a slight adjustment on Thursday, April 2nd 2026, as trading activity across Nigeria’s parallel foreign exchange market reflected modest changes in demand and supply dynamics. As of today, black market operators are buying the United States Dollar at ₦1,385 and selling at ₦1,395, reflecting a ₦10 spread between the buying and selling rates. The movement indicates mild stability in the informal segment despite ongoing structural pressures in the broader forex market. The Dollar to Naira exchange rate remains one of the most closely watched financial indicators in Nigeria due to its…

The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has dismissed as false the claim in a video circulating on social media that the residence of Matthew Kukah, the Holy Family Catholic Cathedral, and a Catholic Pastoral Centre worth N1 billion were set ablaze by Islamist protesters in Sokoto. The Director of Communications for the diocese, Pascal Salifu, said in a statement on Saturday that the information was “totally false,” adding that “the Bishop’s residence, the Cathedral, and the Catholic Pastoral Centre in Sokoto remain safe, intact, and fully operational.” The claim, which circulated widely on social media, alleged that the facilities were attacked…

Three teams have qualified for the semi-finals of the FA Cup following Saturday’s matches. They are Manchester City, Chelsea and Southampton. City booked their spot with a 4-0 thrashing of Liverpool in the first game of the day, with Erling Haaland scoring a hat-trick. In the second game of the day, Chelsea hammered Port Vale 7-0 at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal were eliminated from a second competition in the space of three weeks, after losing 2-1 at Southampton. The last quarter-final game will see West Ham take on Leeds United on Sunday. Source link

News » Premier League news » Liverpool newsApril 4, 2026 21:01 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Liverpool summer 2026 transfer targets Palestra wanted by Liverpool Liverpool are keen on landing Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra when the transfer window reopens this summer, according to Caught Offside. The Merseyside giants are preparing for another spending spree and a new right-back could be one of the top priorities for manager Arne Slot.Caught Offside claim that the Blues have been keeping a close eye on the Italian’s performance at Cagliari, where is presently on a temporary deal.Atalanta consider the 21-year-old as a key part of their future…

Deadly new strikes reported across the Middle East overnight and Thursday rattled energy markets and pushed crude oil prices up to $107 in early trading. Hopes dwindled of a quick end to the conflict as President Trump spoke of another “two to three weeks” of attacks, alongside “ongoing” discussions with Tehran. Civilians across the region continue to suffer misery and displacement. The UN chief told reporters at UN Headquarters the conflict ‘is already being felt everywhere,” and “the spiral of destruction must stop”. Follow live coverage from the Security Council here. App users can follow coverage here. Source link

Damilola Jerugba describes his interest in building things as a fascination with how things work and come together. He said he taught himself how to code through Udemy courses and YouTube tutorials, and then went on to work as a software engineer at companies like Reddit, Moniepoint, and Busha. At Reddit, he worked on the advertising team, helping build the infrastructure companies use to run campaigns. At Moniepoint, he worked on customer support tools as a senior frontend engineer, and at Busha, he worked as a backend engineer. These experiences, he said, shaped how he thought about performance, reliability, and…

President Tinubu is currently facing backlash for addressing Plateau attack from airport instead of visiting Jos.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has faced criticism from Nigerians after addressing residents of Plateau State from the departure lounge of Yakubu Gowon Airport rather than travelling into Jos, where a recent deadly attack occurred.   The airport, located in Hyeipang, is approximately a 40-minute drive from Jos, the state capital where the violence reportedly took place.     The president visited the state following an attack that left 28 people dead and 22 others injured. Tinubu arrived at the…

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