Open Space, a Nigerian financial technology company, has launched new Ethical Finance products aimed at promoting inclusion, transparency and shared prosperity. The move comes as an Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFInA) survey showed financial inclusion in Nigeria rose to 74% in 2023 from 56% in 2020, leaving about 26% of Nigerians financially excluded, according to Daily Trust. The company's products seek to help bridge this remaining gap.

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State is expected to chair the 2026 Fafunwa Educational Foundation (FEF) conference, according to ThisDay Live. The event marks the 24th edition of the foundation's annual lecture and symposium, which focuses on education. It will be held at the Agip Recital Hall at the Muson Centre. The gathering continues FEF's tradition of hosting discussions on educational development, with the governor's participation highlighting official support for the foundation's activities in Nigeria.

A new fintech company called Open Space, focused on artificial intelligence and ethical or non-interest finance, has been launched in Nigeria, according to the Daily Post. The firm was unveiled in Abuja on Tuesday as part of efforts to deepen financial inclusion and make financial services more accessible to Nigerians and businesses. The company's chief executive officer spoke at the launch event, though further details of his remarks were not provided.

Twenty-eight Nigerian states received a combined N2.64 trillion from the Federation Account Allocation Committee between January and May 2026, an amount 90.5 per cent higher than the N1.387 trillion they generated internally throughout 2025, according to a BudgIT report. The figures, reported by Leadership newspaper, highlight state governments' continued reliance on federal allocations rather than internally generated revenue to fund their operations and budgets.

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has announced the finalists for its 2026 AWIEF Awards, according to BellaNaija. Launched in 2017, the annual awards recognize and celebrate women entrepreneurs and business owners across Africa for their achievements and contributions to inclusive economic growth on the continent. Honourees span various industry sectors, with the initiative aiming to honour female leadership and innovation in African business.

Waziri wa Fedha wa Tanzania, Mhe. Balozi Khamis Mussa Omar, amewasili Banjul, Gambia, kwa ajili ya kushiriki Mkutano wa African Caucus wa 2026, unaotarajiwa kuanza tarehe 6 Julai 2026. Mkutano huu utawaleta pamoja viongozi wa Afrika, watunga sera, wataalamu wa fedha, washirika wa maendeleo, na wawakilishi wa taasisi za kimataifa. Mhe. Omar alipokelewa na Balozi Selestine Kakele wa Tanzania nchini Gambia.