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Bolanle Ahmed

Bolanle Ahmed is News Reporter for AfriWallStreet, based in Nigeria. She writes breaking news, analysis and features – with a focus on the Nigeria and Africa.

Introducing LOOP Ride — The Homegrown Replacement for Uber Launches in Nigeria

Nigeria's ride-hailing space has a new challenger. LOOP Ride, a new mobility platform built as a direct replacement for Uber, has officially launched. The announcement was made today by the LOOP team

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Sterling Bank Commits ₦60 Million in Prizes for 2027 South East Mathematics & Science Olympiad

Sterling Bank has committed ₦60 million in prizes for the 2027 South East Mathematics & Science Olympiad, in a major boost for STEM education in Nigeria's South East region.

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Seplat Energy Repays $100 Million Final Balance on ExxonMobil Nigeria Acquisition Debt

Seplat Energy Plc has repaid the final $100 million balance of the debt it incurred to acquire ExxonMobil’s Nigerian oil and gas assets, bringing all acquisition-related borrowing for the transaction to an end.

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Fidelity Bank Plc Redeems $400 Million Senior Unsecured Notes, Reinforces Investor Confidence

Fidelity Bank Plc has successfully redeemed its 5-Year US$400 million Senior Unsecured Notes at maturity, reaffirming its commitment to meeting its obligations to investors and reinforcing its track record in the international debt capital markets.

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GTBank Debit Cards Now Available on Google Wallet: Pay with Google Pay in Nigeria and Internationally

Customers of GTBank can add their GTBank debit cards to Google Wallet and pay with Google Pay online, in Nigeria and internationally. Businesses that use Squad, the payment gateway run by the Group's payments subsidiary HabariPay, can now offer Google Pay to their customers at checkout.

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Don Jazzy 2027 Tech Scholarship

Popular Nigerian music executive and Mavin Records founder, Don Jazzy, has announced a new partnership with TS Academy aimed at making quality tech education more accessible to Nigerians. The initiative, dubbed the Don Jazzy 2027 Tech Scholarship

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Build a Career With the EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for positions across four cadres. Read the requirements below, then apply online.

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JPMorgan Gets Nod for First African Merchant Bank in Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted Approval-in-Principle (AIP) to JPMorgan to establish JPMorgan Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited, marking a new step in the US financial institution’s plans to expand its presence in the country.

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Write for BlaqSport — Your Voice, Our Platform

Blaqsport is expanding its newsroom, and we’re looking for passionate writers, emerging journalists, experienced sports reporters, analysts and storytellers to join our growing network of contributors.

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Three Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs Launch Nexora Proxy

Nexora Proxy seeks to make discovering service providers easier while helping skilled professionals and small businesses improve their visibility among potential customers. Nexora Proxy — Every trade. One tap away.

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17 Professional Certifications to Boost Your CV in 2026

If you want to switch careers, get promoted, or land your first job in Nigeria and abroad, these 17 professional certifications can make your CV stand out in less than 6 months, 100% without going back to university.

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AfriWallStreet — The Business Network for Africa

Discover AfriWallStreet, a digital business ecosystem connecting African professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses through networking, e-commerce, digital media, learning, and opportunities.

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