73 m. ago UBA to empower female entrepreneurs, drive financial inclusion with N5bn BoI MSME fund

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has secured a N5 billion loan facility from the Bank of Industry (BOI), to boost key sectors of the economy and support the growth of sustainable and viable businesses in the country, especially the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) owned by women. The facility disbursed through the Federal […] The post UBA to empower female entrepreneurs, drive financial inclusion with N5bn BoI MSME fund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago NIPCO tasks employees on selfless service amid challenges in downstream sector

Amid challenges in the downstream sector of the economy, NIPCO Plc, an integrated downstream operator in Nigeria’s hydrocarbon industry, has tasked its employees to increase their efforts, as the organisation aims to be a leader in the oil and gas sector for the good of all stakeholders. Managing director/CEO of the company, Suresh Kumar, speaking […] The post NIPCO tasks employees on selfless service amid challenges in downstream sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago International Youth Day: Smirnoff Ice fosters creativity, unity, energy of Nigerians

Smirnoff Ice has strengthened the support for Nigeria’s creativity, unity and the energy of young people as part of its read more International Youth Day: Smirnoff Ice fosters creativity, unity, energy of Nigerians

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11 h. ago My Wife Gave The First Cheque To Support My Company – M.I Abaga

Renowned Nigerian rapper, Jude Abaga, popularly known as M.I, has opened up about the role his wife, Eniola Mafe, plays in his life and career, describing her as “the most supportive person.” Speaking on the Outside The Box podcast, posted on X on Saturday, the hip-hop star revealed that his wife has been instrumental to […] The post My Wife Gave The First Cheque To Support My Company – M.I Abaga appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago First Lady Partners Tony Elumelu Foundation On Women Empowerment

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has presented N25 million as financial support to 500 women in Bauchi State under her foundation, the ‘Renewed Hope Initiative’ as part of efforts to boost small scale businesses. The support under Women Economic Empowerment Programme of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), in partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation, […]

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19 h. ago Makinde Sympathises With Ayefele, Assures Support For Fresh FM After Fire Incident

Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State, has visited Fresh FM’s Ibadan headquarters to review the destruction caused by a fire incident on Friday. The governor arrived at the station around 7:30 p.m., where he sympathised with the chairman, Dr. Olayinka Ayefele, and the management team. The announcement was made in a statement on Saturday […] The post Makinde Sympathises With Ayefele, Assures Support For Fresh FM After Fire Incident appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago FG Pledges Support As Transport Varsity Matriculates 529 Students

The federal government has pledged continued support for the Federal University of Transportation, Daura, as the institution matriculated 529 students for the 2024/2025 academic session yesterday. Minister of Transportation, Ahmed Alkali, who represented President Bola Tinubu at the ceremony, congratulated the Governing Council, Senate, staff and students of the insitution. He said President Tinubu was […]

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22 h. ago Prince Helloweens to tackle industry silence with new single

By Rita Okoye Nigerian artiste and creative architect, Prince Helloweens,  is preparing to challenge the culture of silence with his upcoming single, “London.” Set for release under his own label, Helloweens Music Records, and parent company, Destinations Flag Entertainment, the track is positioned as a global hip-hop anthem that confronts some of the African music […] The post Prince Helloweens to tackle industry silence with new single appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Forfeited 753 Houses: Federal Gov’t Denies Giving Sale Rights To Any Firm

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development said it has not appointed or given rights to any company or consultant to coordinate the sale of the 753 houses seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with links to the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele. The […]

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40 h. ago Nigeria Now Better Positioned To Attract Oil, Gas Financing — Renaissance MD

The company completed the purchase of all the shares of the Shell Petroleum Development Company in March 2025.  The post Nigeria Now Better Positioned To Attract Oil, Gas Financing — Renaissance MD appeared first on Channels Television.

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43 h. ago Tech Leaders Offer Support To Nigeria’s $1trn GDP Target Through Digital Economy

Global tech leaders, including IBM, Meta, and MTN, have joined forces with GITEX Nigeria 2025 to drive tech opportunities that contribute to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s $1 trillion gross domestic product(GDP) economic target through the digital economy. Nigeria has risen to the forefront of Africa’s digital economy with a powerful ecosystem that is both homegrown […]

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44 h. ago ECN, UNIDO Launch Initiative To Strengthen Energy Mgt Frameworks

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), has launched a new Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) Database to strengthen national frameworks for energy management and support industries in adopting international best practices. Speaking at a national sensitisation workshop held in Lagos, the director general of the Energy […]

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47 h. ago Ikpeba visits Peter Rufai’s family, rallies teammates for support

Former Super Eagles attacker Victor Ikpeba has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Peter Rufai. The Friday visit was emotional for the former Monaco attacker, who was out of town when his former teammate passed on. It was a heartwarming time for the mourning Rufai family, who had always known Ikpeba […] The post Ikpeba visits Peter Rufai’s family, rallies teammates for support appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Rescued Nigerian workers reveal ordeal of sexual abuse by Chinese employers in CAR

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Tears flowed and emotions ran high as 12 Nigerian men, recently rescued from the Central African Republic (CAR), recounted harrowing tales of sexual abuse and maltreatment suffered at the hands of their Chinese employers. The men, who had been stranded for months as employees of a Chinese mining company, described their […] The post Rescued Nigerian workers reveal ordeal of sexual abuse by Chinese employers in CAR appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Mining Cadastre Office gets World Bank support to boost industry growth

The Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) and the World Bank have initiated discussions on a potential partnership to enhance the development read more Mining Cadastre Office gets World Bank support to boost industry growth

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57 h. ago Min of Agric partners NDLEA to fight illicit drugs, rehabilitation of drug users

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari has pledged his ministry’s support to the ongoing drug control efforts by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), especially in the areas of creating alternatives for illicit drug producers and provision of agricultural opportunities for drug users undergoing rehabilitation to […] The post Min of Agric partners NDLEA to fight illicit drugs, rehabilitation of drug users appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Manufacturers Laud Zedvance Finance for Sustained Support of SMEs, Growth Initiatives

Lagos, Nigeria – 11th August 2025 – The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has lauded leading financial services company, Zedvance read more Manufacturers Laud Zedvance Finance for Sustained Support of SMEs, Growth Initiatives

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59 h. ago Firm Expands Market Access With Tokenised Stocks For Nigerian Traders

Bitget, a global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has introduced tokenised stocks to Nigerian investors through its Onchain platform, following an integration with xStocks. The move allows Nigerian crypto users to access shares of multinational companies via a blockchain-based interface without relying on traditional brokerage channels. Gracy Chen, Chief Executive Officer of Bitget, said the […]

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60 h. ago Katsina to enter into strategic partnership with Northern Nigeria Development Company

The Katsina State Government has reaffirmed its willingness to partner with the Northern Nigeria Development Company (NNDC) in repositioning the read more Katsina to enter into strategic partnership with Northern Nigeria Development Company

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61 h. ago Stakeholders urge NASS to legalize constituency projects, push for LG autonomy, support traditional institutions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At a critical roundtable focused on implementing the Zaria Declaration on Strengthening Local Governance and Empowering Traditional Institutions, key stakeholders have issued an urgent call for the National Assembly to take immediate legislative action on constituency projects. They emphasised the pressing need to establish a robust legal framework to regulate constituency […] The post Stakeholders urge NASS to legalize constituency projects, push for LG autonomy, support traditional institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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