3 d. ago Ogun women received N536m grants for business support — Commissioner 

The Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, on Thursday said that 33,530 women have received N536,480,000 in revolving grants under Oko’wo-Dapo to support their various business endeavours. Adeleye said that through the ministry’s skill acquisition programmes, no fewer than 5,000 women were equipped through training in fashion designing, catering, decoration, Read More

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3 d. ago Businesses need policies that support gender diversity to drive women’s leadership representation – Osuhor

THELMA OSUHOR is the operations director, services, Sub-Saharan Africa at GE Vernova’s Gas Power. In this interview with JOSEPHINE OKOJIE read more Businesses need policies that support gender diversity to drive women’s leadership representation – Osuhor

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4 d. ago NDDC resumes support to universities in oil region with Uniport in focus

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was building large hostels in universities in the oil region but this suffered set-back read more NDDC resumes support to universities in oil region with Uniport in focus

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4 d. ago Akwa Ibom gov fulfils pledge to woman who cried for business support

By John Ogunsemore Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno has presented a fully furnished factory, equipment, and N2 million as working capital to Mrs. Ifeoma Itoro, a local food processor. During the equipment handover ceremony for over 2,000 entrepreneurs at Uyo Township Stadium on March 11, 2025, the entrepreneur has approached the governor […] The post Akwa Ibom gov fulfils pledge to woman who cried for business support appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago AfCFTA: Support Africa’s $450bn growth target, Elumelu urges investors

Nigerian billionaire businessman, Tony Elumelu, has called on global investors to support Africa’s economic transformation, citing the continent’s projected $450bn Gross Domestic Product boost from the African Continental Free Trade Area by 2035. Elumelu, who also serves as Chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa, said Africa’s potential is often overlooked despite its Read More

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9 d. ago BOI designates FIC as a Business Development Service Provider

The Bank of Industry (BOI) has designated FIC Professionals Network Plc as a Business Development Service Provider (BDSP) to guide and support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) seeking financing to package their applications. BDSPs, according to Segun Shonubi, HCIB, Executive Director, FIC Professionals Network Plc, are vehicles designed to support the bank’s core mandate of […] The post BOI designates FIC as a Business Development Service Provider appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tech hubs collaborate to establish Bavarian support for local startups

The Nest Innovation Technology Park has partnered with UnternehmerTUM, a European startup hub, to support Nigerian founders through the Africa read more Tech hubs collaborate to establish Bavarian support for local startups

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2 w. ago For International Women’s Month, WEMA women executives support accelerating action

Ayodele Olojede, Divisional Head, Retail & SME, Wema Bank Plc In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, true leadership is about read more For International Women’s Month, WEMA women executives support accelerating action

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2 w. ago PHOTOS: Gov Umo Eno flags off Oron marine jetty reconstruction

Tribune Online PHOTOS: Gov Umo Eno flags off Oron marine jetty reconstruction Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has reiterated his commitment to fulfilling his campaign promises and driving economic growth across Akwa Ibom with the official flag off of the Oron Marine Jetty reconstruction. The announcement was made on Thursday through a statement via the governor’s social media platforms.  The project, which is set for completion […] PHOTOS: Gov Umo Eno flags off Oron marine jetty reconstruction Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Don’t think impeachment is easy – Sim support group warns Tony Okocha, 27 lawmakers

…If you start, uprising will also start The threat to impeach Gov Sim Fubara of Rivers State raised by Tony read more Don’t think impeachment is easy – Sim support group warns Tony Okocha, 27 lawmakers

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3 w. ago Oluremi Tinubu unveils N1.85bn grant for business owners with disabilities

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday, announced a N1.85bn grant initiative aimed at empowering business owners with disabilities across the country. The initiative, under the Renewed Hope Initiative, will provide N200,000 each to 250 persons with disabilities in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to support and recapitalise their existing businesses. Read More

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4 w. ago Eno seeks FG’s support for Ibom deep seaport, ecological disaster

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has solicited the Federal Government’s support for the construction of the Ibom deep read more Eno seeks FG’s support for Ibom deep seaport, ecological disaster

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4 w. ago World leaders gathering in London as support for Ukraine grows after Trump’s rebuke

Keir Starmer will tell European leaders that they need to face the “brutal reality” and increase defense spending, as the read more World leaders gathering in London as support for Ukraine grows after Trump’s rebuke

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4 w. ago Support Local Aviation Business, Keyamo Directs Foreign Airlines

The minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has emphasised the need for foreign airlines to support indigenous businesses particularly in the catering sector. Speaking at the Aviation Stakeholders’ Forum held in Ikeja, Lagos, Keyamo, reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s aviation sector through policies aimed at boosting local economic growth, safeguarding workers’ rights, […]

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