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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...

DPL unveils plans to boost productivity, real estate and welfare

Defence Properties Limited (DPL) is repositioning its operations with a focus on improving productivity, expanding its real estate activities and enhancing welfare for personnel...

FGN inaugurates committee to tackle Nigeria’s fish production gap

The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated a 17-member technical committee tasked with addressing Nigeria’s fish production deficit, reducing dependence on imports and strengthening...

MTN explores banking licences as lending business gains momentum

MTN Group, Africa’s largest telecommunications operator, is considering obtaining banking licences in selected African markets as it explores ways to use its own balance...

RockPay launches digital finance platform for payments

Financial technology company RockPay has launched its digital finance platform in Nigeria, bringing payment, business and fundraising services together in one digital ecosystem for...

GITEX Nigeria unveils FDX platform to transform Africa’s finance

Africa’s banking and financial industry is moving into a new phase as digital technology continues to expand access to financial services, with the digital...

CSCS slashes retail lien fees, waives family transfer charges in 2026

The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) has announced a fresh revision to its fee structure, reducing lien charges for retail investors, eliminating fees on...

NADDC: 81 firms licensed to retail CNG as Nigeria expands access

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has disclosed that 81 companies have so far received licences to retail Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)...

SMEDAN, Zoho launch N20bn digital support for 25,000 small firms

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has partnered with global technology company Zoho to expand access to affordable digital tools...

FTSE Russell poised to restore Nigeria to Frontier Market status

Global index provider FTSE Russell is expected to proceed with Nigeria’s reclassification from ‘Unclassified’ to ‘Frontier Market’ status, with a formal announcement anticipated later...