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Three young Nigerians launch ChatPay waitlist to simplify banking transactions directly on WhatsApp

Three Nigerian entrepreneurs have unveiled the public waitlist for ChatPay, a conversational banking...

SPIN inducts 79 sustainability professionals to strengthen corporate governance in Nigeria

The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) has officially inducted 79 new members...

LASG announces landmark ARV procurement initiative, clarifies HIV data

‌The Lagos State Government (LASG) has dismissed reports suggesting that the state recorded...

Ultra-processed foods designed to drive addictive eating behaviours, new study warns

A newly published study has suggested that many ultra-processed foods are intentionally formulated...
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FirstBank, UNILAG renew focus on ethics, MSME support, research

FirstBank Nigeria Limited and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have reiterated their commitment to advancing business ethics, academic research and structured support for small...

Nigeria commits N10.5bn for digital training of 32,000 Nigerians

The Federal Government has committed more than N10.5 billion to a digital skills development programme designed to equip 32,000 Nigerians with globally recognised certifications...

FirstBank, UNILAG renew focus on ethics, MSME support, research

FirstBank Nigeria Limited and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have reiterated their commitment to advancing business ethics, academic research and structured support for small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria. The commitment was reinforced at the FirstBank Samuel Asabia Professorial Chair in Business Ethics Public Lecture, which took place at the George Ade Ajayi Auditorium, UNILAG, on September 3. Themed “Ethical Paradoxes, Small Businesses, and the Informal Economy: Lessons for Tax Compliance and Accountability,” the lecture brought together academics and business leaders to examine ethical conduct, taxation and accountability within Nigeria’s informal...

Network launches regional acquiring platform across GCC markets

Network International, a leading fintech company operating across the Middle East and Africa, has introduced a regional acquiring capability designed to allow merchants to...

China unveils five-year plan to boost SMEs, startups and growth

China has unveiled a five-year development plan for “little giants” and other emerging companies, promising stronger support for employment and innovation as it seeks...

Fidelity Bank unveils fresh support initiatives for SMEs in Kano

Fidelity Bank has unveiled a range of initiatives designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kano, including the launch of Nigeria’s first...

Jumia’s 2026 Brand Festival brings direct deals from top brands

Jumia Nigeria is preparing to host the 2026 edition of its annual Brand Festival from September 4 to September 20, with this year’s campaign...

AU confirms October 7 launch of African Credit Rating Agency set

The African Union (AU) has fixed October 7, 2026, for the official launch of the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), a development expected to...

ICCD targets Nigeria as gateway to wider African halal trade bid

The Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) has identified the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) as a...

Keystone Bank highlights education finance options for families

Keystone Bank Limited has reiterated its commitment to supporting parents, students and educational institutions as families across Nigeria prepare for the new academic session. In...

Nigeria, Thailand seek deeper ties across key investment sectors

Nigeria and Thailand are moving to broaden their economic relationship, with both countries exploring fresh opportunities in trade, investment and business partnerships across agriculture,...

Atiku vows to reopen northern borders, revive cross-border trade

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to reopen Nigeria’s northern borders to legal cross-border trade if he wins the 2027 presidential election, arguing that...