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OPay Named Digital Bank and Financial Inclusion Leader at BAFI 2026

OPay, a leading digital bank in Nigeria, has won two prestigious awards at the 14th BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards 2026, taking home the titles of Digital Bank of the…

  • OPay named Digital Bank of the Year and Financial Inclusion Leader at BAFI 2026
  • OPay serves tens of millions of users and supports over a million merchants
  • COO and CTO Dotun Adekunle praised BusinessDay for recognizing excellence

Lithium Prices Plunge as EU-China Trade Deal Sparks Demand Fears

Lithium prices have slumped, following a deal between the European Union and China that will cut Chinese hybrid car exports to the bloc.

  • Lithium prices fell 14% after EU-China trade deal
  • EU authorities restrict Chinese car imports, affecting demand
  • Deal may cut Chinese hybrid car exports to EU by 50%

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