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Yango, the food delivery and taxi service powered by global tech company Yango Group, has partnered with leading African payments technology company Flutterwave to further improve the security and convenience of digital payments for customers ordering meals or taxi rides through the platform. The partnership supports Yango’s continued expansion of cashless payment options in Zambia, reinforcing its commitment to convenience, security, and financial inclusion in the country’s growing digital economy. Through the partnership, Yango users can now pay for their orders using bank cards processed through Flutterwave’s trusted payment infrastructure. The collaboration comes at a time when Zambia is seeing…

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Olayemi Cardoso, has disclosed that 20 Nigerian banks have successfully raised a total of N4.05 trillion as part of the ongoing recapitalization exercise, ahead of the March 31, 2026 deadline. Cardoso made the disclosure on Tuesday during a press briefing following the 304th Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, meeting held in Abuja. According to him, while 20 banks have fully met the new minimum capital requirements, 13 others are still working towards compliance but are yet to reach the stipulated threshold. Providing a breakdown of the funds raised as of February 19,…

Amnesty International Nigeria has raised the alarm over what it described as an “escalating pattern of repression” in Kano State, alleging that individuals who criticize Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf are being subjected to arrest, detention and intimidation. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Tuesday morning, the human rights organization said it is “deeply concerned by the disturbing patterns of arrest, detention and harassment of persons simply for criticizing or making dissenting commentary” about the governor. The group alleged that in most of the documented cases, those targeted were either arrested or “invited” by the Department of…

As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, is facing a tough time. The ADC, once touted by some political observers as a potential rallying platform for disenchanted blocs, is grappling with internal and external headwinds. From electoral disappointment and arrests, the road to 2027 appears increasingly steep. FCT election setbacks DAILY POST reported how the recent FCT area council elections exposed structural weaknesses within the ADC’s political machinery. Despite high-decibel campaigns and visible media engagement, the party failed to translate its visibility into electoral victories across key councils. DAILY POST…

The Nigerians Government has again, countered claims of genocide against Christian in the country. Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, who was reacting to reports of religious persecution submitted to the US President Donald Trump by congressman, Riley Moore said there is no religious persecution in Nigeria. The report filed by the US House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs, followed months of investigation conducted in Nigeria. The report outlined findings on alleged persecution of Christians and broader extremist violence against those who believe in Christ Jesus. In a statement, the Minister said, “It is important to state clearly that Nigeria…

The Naira continued depreciation against the United States Dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Tuesday. Central Bank of Nigeria data showed that the Naira further dropped to N1,355.37 per dollar on Tuesday, down from N1,349.24 on Monday. This means that on a day-to-day basis, the Naira depreciated by N6.13 against the dollar. Meanwhile at the black market, the Naira remained at N1,370 per dollar on Tuesday, the same rate recorded on Monday. This comes as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at an event in the presidential villa on Tuesday confirmed that the Central Bank of Nigeria mopped up dollars…

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will meet President Xi Jinping during an official visit to China from February 25 to 26, following the invitation of Premier of the State Council Li Qiang. The German leader will hold talks with Xi Jinping and Li Qiang on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said at a briefing on Tuesday. A spokesperson, Mao Ning, described China and Germany as “all-round strategic partners” whose mutually beneficial relationship has “delivered tangibly for the two peoples.” Beijing noted that China and Germany, being the second and third largest economies in the world,…

In response to escalating violence along the Ebonyi–Benue border, senior government officials, community leaders, and development coordinators convened an emergency peace and security summit under the leadership of CP Adaku Uche-Anya, Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command. The meeting was prompted by the recent killing of at least 11 individuals in a cross-border assault linked to the protracted Effium–Ezza crisis. The high-level summit, held Tuesday at Police Headquarters, Abakaliki, brought together representatives from affected communities, security agencies, and state authorities to strategise on preventing retaliatory attacks, curtailing communal unrest, and stabilising the fragile border region. Security briefings presented at the…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has spoken after escaping an assassination attempt. DAILY POST had reported that gunmen attacked the convoy of the former Anambra State governor in Edo State on Tuesday. Obi spoke in a video circulating online following the attack at the residence of former APC National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun, where gunmen reportedly opened fire, riddling the gate and several vehicles with bullets. “This is where our democracy has reached. A former governor, and you can see what happened in front of his house, where hoodlums came shooting. “I assure you this cannot continue; we have…

Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has recounted some of the challenges he faced during his early days as a rising artiste. In an interview with Famous TV, the Sungba crooner recalled that, at one point in his career, show promoters rejected him because he sang mostly in Yoruba. He said that looking back now, he is glad he didn’t change his sound or stop singing in Yoruba despite the rejections he endured. He credited his resilience and perseverance for his growth. “How I got to where I am today is by God’s grace, self-belief, consistency, and endurance.…