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     By Yetunde Tayomide FCCPC-licensed fintech expands physical presence to the Fedral Capital Territory, backed by its mobile app platform MCO Penny, driven by a mission to solve financial instability in public sector lending, is now in Abuja extending its promise of financial inclusion to the underserved civil servant sector they are passionate about serving. For many years, civil servants have been perceived as a segment that is either underpaid or unable to fully benefit from traditional banking services. MCO Penny saw this gap as an opportunity to create meaningful impact, building financial solutions that promote stability, convenience, and peace of mind for public sector employees. The company’s goal has remained simple: to bridge the financial inclusion gap and empower civil servants with access to responsible, reliable, and accessible financial services. Founded by business leader and public sector expert Michael Collins with a mission to make financial services...

  By Remi Udoka The African Catalyst Announces EESII 3.0 "Powering Africa Beyond Solar: Unlocking Biogas, Wind, and Small-Scale Hydro" — Virtual Event, Thursday, 23 July 2026  The African Catalyst (TAC) has announced the third edition of its Enabling Early-Stage Infrastructure Investing (EESII 3.0), a high-level virtual convening bringing together investors, policymakers, development finance institutions, infrastructure developers, project sponsors and technical experts from across Africa and beyond. While solar energy has transformed off-grid electrification across the continent, significant opportunities remain untapped in biogas, wind and small-scale hydropower — technologies capable of delivering more reliable, resilient and scalable energy for households, industries and underserved communities. These sectors, however, continue to face barriers in project preparation, financing, technical capacity and enabling policy, preventing many promising projects from reaching finan...

By Femi Lazarus Cynosure Realty has hosted the maiden edition of its Stakeholders’ Roundtable in Abuja, bringing together professionals, industry leaders and business partners to strengthen collaboration and drive sustainable growth in Nigeria's real estate sector. The event, held on July 11 at Hall 1, Novare Central Mall, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, was themed "The Maiden: Partnerships that Build Legacy." It featured stakeholder engagements, project unveilings, panel discussions, networking sessions and entertainment. Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of Cynosure Realty Ltd and Convener of the Cynosure Stakeholders' Roundtable (CSR), Mr. Micheal Okuboye, described the gathering as a defining moment for the company. "This maiden stakeholders' roundtable marks the beginning of stronger, more intentional partnerships that will define our legacy. We brought together stakeholders from different industries to align on shared goals and explore opportunitie...

 By Yemi Duru Persistently high diesel prices are forcing fleet operators across Nigeria to pay closer attention to fuel management, with businesses increasingly adopting monitoring technologies to reduce losses and improve operational efficiency. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the average retail price of diesel climbed to ₦1,813.81 per litre in June 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of nearly 24 per cent. The upward trend has continued amid fluctuating energy costs, placing additional pressure on transport companies, logistics operators and businesses that rely heavily on diesel-powered vehicles. Industry observers say fuel has become one of the largest operating expenses for commercial fleets, making consumption monitoring and loss prevention more important than ever. The sustained increase in diesel prices has also renewed attention on challenges such as fuel theft, unauthorised vehicle usage and inefficient driving practices, all of whi...

      Critics of Ghana's healthcare administration have renewed calls for greater transparency, accountability, and accelerated reforms within the country's health sector, while raising concerns about the leadership of the Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh. The calls come amid ongoing public discussions about challenges facing the healthcare system, including access to quality medical services, inadequate infrastructure, shortages of healthcare personnel, and the availability of essential medicines and equipment. While acknowledging efforts by the Ministry of Health to address these issues, some healthcare stakeholders and civil society advocates argue that reforms have not progressed quickly enough. They have urged the ministry to improve communication with the public and provide clearer updates on policies, priorities, and measurable outcomes. A healthcare stakeholder, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, "Ghanaians deserve a healthcare system that i...

   By Kulu Diamond Mytherapist.ng, a leading Nigerian health-tech platform focused on accessible mental healthcare, has entered into a service partnership with  Ally Healthcare HMO  to provide mental health support services to Ally Healthcare users. Through this partnership,  Mytherapist.ng  will deliver professional mental health services to Ally Healthcare’s customers, giving them access to licensed therapists and mental health professionals through Mytherapist.ng’s secure platform or any other agreed service channel based on the selected plan. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment by both organisations to make mental health support more accessible, structured, confidential, and responsive for individuals, families, and organisations. As part of the agreement, Mytherapist.ng will provide access to therapy services, onboarding support, platform orientation, periodic usage and engagement reports, crisis support for critical cases, and strict confid...