Joy Onuorah, THEWILL

Unpaid Pensions Could Cost Nigerian Employers Their Next Contract

An employer seeking new business could find an unpaid pension bill standing in the way. PenCom says its automated clearance system calculates penalties for delayed contributions and prevents employers from obtaining a Pension Clearance Certificate until those penalties are settled.

Access Bank Exits eTranzact as Trademarks Global Takes 56.18% Control

Trademarks Global Concepts Limited has acquired a 56.18% controlling stake in eTranzact International Plc, bringing a new majority owner and five board appointments to the Nigerian payments company.

Can Abuja’s Shared Solar Plan Cut Electricity Costs For SMEs?

For neighbouring businesses, buying separate generators means paying repeatedly for equipment that serves the same street or market. Solar offers another option, although purchasing a system individually can put it beyond a small firm’s budget.

Why Loan Apps Reject Applications in Nigeria and What You Can Do

Understanding the reason for a refusal helps you decide what to do next. An incorrectly recorded debt needs correcting. A loan repayment you cannot comfortably afford requires a different response.

SafeTech Africa Offers Up to $10,000 for Innovations Fighting Abuse

Young innovators tackling online abuse, child marriage and female genital mutilation can apply for SafeTech Africa HackLab 2026, a UNFPA-backed challenge offering four seed grants.

The Real Cost of Buying a Home With Your Pension in Nigeria

A Nigerian worker can qualify to withdraw ₦5 million from a pension account for a house and still be unable to afford it. Finding the deposit solves one problem. Financing the remaining purchase price can create a much larger one.

Harambeans Targets Africa’s Export Businesses With $20,000 Grant

Nigerian entrepreneurs planning to manufacture for overseas markets have until October 14, 2026, to apply for the Harambeans Africa Jobs Fund Prize, which offers one winner a $20,000 grant.

Amazon Eyes $7bn Decart Deal In Race To Make AI Cheaper

Amazon is in talks to acquire Decart for around $7 billion, pursuing an AI startup whose software addresses an expensive problem for the industry by getting more useful work from computing hardware.

Oil Recovers Most Losses as Doubts Cloud Trump’s Energy Ceasefire Claim

December Brent crude futures traded at $104.53 a barrel, down 0.2%, in a market update published at 8.58 am WAT. Earlier in the session, Brent had fallen towards $103 as traders assessed the prospect of more Russian fuel reaching international markets. Both figures are intraday prices.

Lagos Drivers Call Bolt, inDrive Strike as Vehicle Bills Add Pressure

Lagos ride-hailing drivers have called an indefinite strike against Bolt and inDrive from Monday, October 12, over fares and commissions they say leave earnings insufficient to cover operating costs.

About Me

Joy Onuorah is a business journalist and brand communications specialist covering financial markets, artificial intelligence, digital economy, and the ideas reshaping business across Africa and the global market. Beyond her reporting for TheWill, Joy uses brand strategy, storytelling, copywriting, and high-value SEO to help brands build lasting market authority.
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