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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...

NBC highlights N5trn creative economy opportunities as Nigeria advances digital switchover

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has identified emerging revenue and market opportunities for Nigeria’s creative businesses as the country continues to implement its Digital...

BOI, MTN Foundation launch N1bn Y’ellopreneur 3.0 fund for women entrepreneurs

The Bank of Industry (BOI) and MTN Nigeria Foundation have launched the N1 billion Y’ellopreneur 3.0 Matching Fund to expand financing and business development...

Edo Government awards ₦40m grants to 10 youth-led ventures to support business growth and jobs

The Edo State Government has awarded ₦40 million in grants to 10 youth-led ventures under the Seed, Growth and Scale categories as part of...

NIMENA opens research paper calls for blue economy, marine engineering and naval architecture journals

NIMENA has invited researchers and professionals to submit papers to two peer-reviewed journals covering blue economy, sustainable energy, marine engineering and naval architecture. The Nigerian...

NEPC expands Nigeria’s non-oil export drive, backing women, youths and MSMEs for exports

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) is stepping up efforts to expand Nigeria’s non-oil export base by helping women entrepreneurs, young people, farmers and...

BOI credits Tinubu’s support as N250bn bond secures strong investor demand in five working days

The Bank of Industry (BOI) has attributed the successful oversubscription of its N250 billion Series 1 Fixed Rate Bond within five working days to...

FSL Asset Management launches N5m commodity fund for Nigeria’s agric sector

FSL Asset Management has introduced a new Commodity Fund aimed at directing non-bank capital into Nigeria’s agricultural sector while giving retail and institutional investors...

Nestlé Nigeria supports 50 female retailers with training, mentorship, product grants

Nestlé Nigeria has provided 50 female micro-retailers with specialised business training, three months of mentorship and product grants valued at three times their existing...

FCMB raises FastCash loan limit to N500,000 for eligible customers

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has increased the maximum limit on its FastCash instant loan facility to N500,000, giving eligible customers greater access to...