21 h. ago Cascador, Sterling Bank launches $2m funding for African entrepreneurs

Cascador, an annual program focused on developing Nigerian entrepreneurs who are scaling mission-driven companies, has inked a partnership deal with Sterling Bank to launch a funding model for Africa’s most promising ventures. Backed by a $2 million fund, the partnership introduces flexible financing for Cascador alumni; pairing low-interest debt with business mentorship, tailored repayment terms, […] The post Cascador, Sterling Bank launches $2m funding for African entrepreneurs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Cascador and Sterling Bank Disrupt SME Lending in Nigeria with New Funding Initiative

Lagos, Nigeria: Cascador, Nigeria’s premier accelerator for mid-stage entrepreneurs, has announced a landmark partnership with Sterling Bank to launch a read more Cascador and Sterling Bank Disrupt SME Lending in Nigeria with New Funding Initiative

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4 d. ago Trump budget cuts threaten AfDB funding, Africa’s development goals

Donald Trump’s cuts to African Development Fund and climate-linked programs risk project setbacks, but the African Development Bank (AfDB) remains read more Trump budget cuts threaten AfDB funding, Africa’s development goals

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1 week ago HEIR Study: 94% of Nigerian workers report sexual harassment crisis, seek policy reform

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja A recent virtual validation meeting convened by HEIR Women Hub (HWH) exposed critical gaps in Nigeria’s fight against workplace sexual harassment, with research revealing widespread policy non-compliance and systemic failures in enforcement. Supported by the African Women Development Fund (AWDF) under the KASA! Initiative, the meeting united gender advocates, policymakers, and […] The post HEIR Study: 94% of Nigerian workers report sexual harassment crisis, seek policy reform appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Step Up Domestic Revenue Mobilisation Through Tax, IMF Tells Nigeria, Others

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria and other African economies to step up domestic revenue mobilisation, arguing that there is still ample room to increase taxation despite prevailing fiscal pressures. Speaking at a press briefing on the IMF’s 2025 Global Policy Agenda, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, citing Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire, […]

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2 w. ago IMF, African leaders warn of fragile recovery as growth outlook weakens

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and senior African economic officials warned on Tuesday that Africa’s recovery from recent global shocks read more IMF, African leaders warn of fragile recovery as growth outlook weakens

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3 w. ago ECOWAS ruling: Rights group urges Kano to repeal blasphemy laws

Rights group, Rivers in the Desert Nigeria, has called on the Kano State Government to immediately repeal its controversial blasphemy laws following a recent ruling by the Economic Community of West African States Court, which deemed them unlawful and incompatible with fundamental human rights. “It is unreasonable for any state to enforce religious laws that Read More

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3 w. ago UBA launches upgraded PoS, MONI App to boost digital payments in Africa

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has launched an enhanced Point of Sale (PoS) terminal alongside a revamped UBA MONI App, in its efforts to transform the digital payment landscape and empower small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. The upgraded platforms form part of the bank’s ongoing campaign with the theme: Innovation for Progress: […] The post UBA launches upgraded PoS, MONI App to boost digital payments in Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Stakeholders seek youth participation in fight against malaria

Stakeholders from the health sector have called on Nigerian youth and women to join the fight against malaria in the country. They made the call on Saturday at an engagement meeting in Abuja organised by the African Leaders Malaria Alliance in collaboration with The Global Fund and Malaria and NTDs Youth Corps. Welcoming participants to Read More

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3 w. ago Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups

By Zika Bobby Transform West Africa, an impact accelerator led by Unilever, the United Kingdom government, and EY, has awarded £500,000 in grant funding to five West African enterprises focused on circularity and regenerative agriculture. These grantees were recognised and celebrated at an event last night hosted by the British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos. […] The post Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Afreximbank launches $120m trade centre in Abuja to spur regional integration

…Tinubu calls centre, a ‘beacon of innovation, catalyst for sustainable dept’ The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has unveiled a $120 read more Afreximbank launches $120m trade centre in Abuja to spur regional integration

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last month Redefining aid: How African civil society must innovate beyond the funding

In recent months, the global development landscape has shifted dramatically. The freezing of USAID funding, the UK’s restructuring of DFID, read more Redefining aid: How African civil society must innovate beyond the funding

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