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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS | AFTERNOON EDITION Nigerian Fintech CredPal Launches Atom Investment Platform, Expanding Beyond Buy Now, Pay Later By Itoro Uwah | Monday, November 2, 2026 Business | Financial Technology | Digital Investment | African Entrepreneurship LAGOS, NIGERIA — Nigerian financial technology company CredPal is expanding beyond its established buy now, pay later business with the introduction of Atom, an investment platform offering access to Nigerian stocks, United States securities and more than 300 digital assets. The platform, launched on October 30, 2026, also introduces a feature that allows eligible investors to borrow against qualifying investments without immediately selling those assets. The development was highlighted in Techpoint Africa's November 2 technology briefing, reflecting a broader movement among African fintech companies to diversify beyond payments and consumer lending. For Nigeria's expanding digital economy, the announce...
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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS | MORNING EDITION Tinubu Defends Fresh Foreign Loans as NLC Demands Accountability: What Will Nigerians Gain From More Borrowing? By Itoro Uwah | Saturday, October 31, 2026 Nigeria News | Economy | Public Affairs | Infrastructure | National Development ABUJA, NIGERIA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has defended his administration's plans for additional foreign borrowing, arguing that Nigeria requires sustained investment in infrastructure to expand economic productivity and achieve its ambition of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030. The President's position comes amid growing questions from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and opposition figures over the country's borrowing strategy, rising public debt obligations and the economic benefits Nigerians should expect from projects financed with borrowed funds. In a statement released by the Presidency on October 30, 2026, Tinubu maintained that the value of public borrowing sho...
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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS | EVENING EDITION 200 Girls Empowered in Lagos and Nnewi: Why Nigeria Must Move Beyond Charity to Sustainable Youth Development By Itoro Uwah | Friday, October 30, 2026 Youth Development | Education | Digital Skills | Girl-Child Protection | BEFOCUS Africa NIGERIA — Approximately 200 girls participated in a two-day empowerment initiative organised by TechMinds Girls Empowerment Foundation (TMG Empower) in Nnewi, Anambra State, and Lagos, highlighting the importance of mentorship, digital education and practical opportunities in preparing young Nigerians for the future. The activities, held on October 23 and 24, 2026, formed part of the foundation's observance of the International Day of the Girl Child. Under the theme "Mentor Her Way: Investing in Safe Spaces for Girls' Future," the programme combined discussions on personal development and protection with educational assistance, mentorship opportunities and the distribu...
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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS | AFTERNOON EDITION Nigerian-American Engineer Demonstrates HaloBraid Robot: Can Automation Transform Africa's Beauty Industry? By Itoro Uwah | Friday, October 30, 2026 Technology | Entrepreneurship | African Innovation | Beauty Industry | Business NIGERIA — Nigerian-American engineer and entrepreneur Yinka Ogunbiyi has attracted renewed attention following a public demonstration of HaloBraid, a robotic device designed to assist professional hairstylists in completing individual hair braids more efficiently. The demonstration, shared through HaloBraid's social media account on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, highlights an emerging application of robotics in the beauty industry, where intricate hairstyles often require several hours of skilled manual work. Unlike a fully autonomous hairdressing machine, HaloBraid is designed to operate alongside a professional stylist rather than replace the stylist. The technology assists with the ...
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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS | MORNING EDITION State Police: 30 Nigerian States Back Constitutional Amendment as National Assembly Targets December By Itoro Uwah | Friday, October 30, 2026 Nigeria News | National Security | Governance | Constitutional Reform ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigeria's long-running debate over state policing has entered a significant legislative phase, with Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele announcing that at least 30 state Houses of Assembly have approved the proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police. The announcement, made on Thursday, October 29, 2026, indicates that the proposal has exceeded the constitutional requirement for approval by at least two-thirds of Nigeria's 36 state legislatures. Under Section 9(2) of the 1999 Constitution, the required threshold is 24 states. Bamidele disclosed the development while delivering a lecture at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State. ...
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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS | EVENING EDITION Kano Allocates ₦100 Million to Adolescent Health: Why Nigeria Must Turn Budget Promises Into Real Protection for Young People By Itoro Uwah | Thursday, October 29, 2026 Youth Development | Public Health | Governance | BEFOCUS Africa KANO, NIGERIA — A new report from the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH) has highlighted a dedicated ₦100 million budget allocation for adolescent and young people's health and development in Kano State, marking a potentially significant step toward institutionalising youth-focused healthcare financing in Nigeria. The report, published on October 28, 2026, credits coordinated advocacy involving civil society organisations, youth representatives, healthcare professionals and the media with helping establish the dedicated budget line. The development is part of Nigeria's Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan (CAAP), coordinated by the Africa Health Budget Network ...
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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS | AFTERNOON EDITION Google Wallet Launches in Nigeria: Four Banks Join as Digital Payments Enter a New Phase By Itoro Uwah | Thursday, October 29, 2026 Business | Technology | Fintech | African Digital Economy LAGOS, NIGERIA — Google has officially introduced Google Wallet and Google Pay in Nigeria, expanding digital payment options for eligible Android smartphone users and opening new opportunities for banks, merchants and the country's growing financial technology industry. The announcement, made on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, allows customers with supported cards from participating Nigerian banks to make digital payments at compatible retail terminals, online stores and mobile applications. Four Nigerian banks are participating in the initial rollout: FirstBank, Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Zenith Bank. However, the introduction of Google Wallet does not mean every Nigerian bank card, smartphone...
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  WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS | MORNING EDITION FG Approves ₦70,000 Monthly Transport Allowance for Six Months: What Nigerian Workers Must Know By Itoro Uwah | Thursday, October 29, 2026 Nigeria News | Labour & Employment | Economy | Public Affairs ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Federal Government has announced a temporary monthly transport allowance of ₦70,000 for public-service workers for six months, beginning in November 2026, following negotiations with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The agreement, reached during a conciliation meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, October 27, forms part of measures intended to ease the financial pressure facing workers amid transportation costs and broader economic difficulties. Under the announced arrangement, an eligible worker receiving the full allowance throughout the six-month period would receive a total of ₦420,000 in transport support , separate from regular salary payments. However, the agreement leaves important questions unanswe...
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