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Nigeria’s national electricity grid collapsed on Friday cutting power supply across the country. This is the first grid collapse recorded in 2026. Data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that power generation fell to zero megawatts (MW) during the incident. NISO also said load allocation to all 11…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has presented fresh bank statements to the Federal High Court in Abuja in the ongoing ₦110.4 billion fraud trial of the former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello. According to Arise News, the document was presented on Thursday at the hearing, which was presided over by…

Paystack, the Stripe-owned Nigerian fintech giant, has made a calculated move into the banking industry with the acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank. This is one of the most significant changes in its ten-year journey from payments infrastructure to financial services provider. The agreement, which was made public in January 2026,…

SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink, has crossed a major global milestone, reaching about nine million users worldwide.  The company shared the update on X, noting that Starlink is now active in one hundred and fifty-five countries and territories, a sign of how fast demand for satellite internet is growing across…

Global e-learning giants Coursera Inc. and Udemy Inc. have announced a merger valued at about $2.5 billion in an all-stock deal.  The agreement, based on the closing share prices of both companies on December 16, 2025, has been approved by the boards of both companies. Under the terms, Udemy shareholders…