57 m. ago Schulich and HumanSquad Launch Executive Leadership Program & AfriCanada Summit to Strengthen Africa–Canada Relations.

In June 2025, Toronto, Canada, will host an elite gathering of senior policymakers, government officials, private sector leaders, and entrepreneurs read more Schulich and HumanSquad Launch Executive Leadership Program & AfriCanada Summit to Strengthen Africa–Canada Relations.

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25 h. ago UN, Sterling One Push Private Sector To Accelerate SDG Delivery

The UN, Sterling One Foundation, and the United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria (UNGCNN) urged the private sector to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through six critical ‘transition pathways.’ These pathways target areas like food systems, energy access, digital connectivity, education, jobs, and climate resilience to drive significant development outcomes. With under […]

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32 h. ago Epileptic electricity: FG to inject 1,900MW solar power into grid

•Govt sets 8,000MW power goal by 2027, taps private sector for grid expansion The Federal Government has revealed plans to construct modular solar power plants with a combined capacity of 1,900 megawatts for the 19 northern states, as part of efforts to boost renewable energy adoption and expand the national grid. It also disclosed its Read More

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3 d. ago Tinubu seeks private sector, CSOs collaboration in upskilling workforce

President Bola Tinubu has called for collaborations from the private sector, Civil Society Organisations and other global stakeholders to strengthen read more Tinubu seeks private sector, CSOs collaboration in upskilling workforce

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4 d. ago NECA Canvasses Support For Federal Gov’t On New Expatriate Reforms

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has canvassed support for the Federal Government and other stakeholders in implementing expatriate reforms, including the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria. The director general of NECA, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, stated this at a high-level stakeholder dialogue titled “Sensitisation on the New Expatriate Administration and Other Reforms” held at the NECA […]

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4 d. ago Minister calls for collective action in empowering Nigerian women

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a powerful message at a strategic brunch hosted by Women in Philanthropy and Impact Africa (WIPIA) in Lagos, Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, emphasised the urgent need for collective action to empower Nigerian women. The event brought together private sector leaders and philanthropists to discuss public-private partnerships and the […] The post Minister calls for collective action in empowering Nigerian women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Firm rolls out innovative technology to boost savings culture among Nigerians

A private sector firm, RentSpace Technologies, has rolled out Savings Bingo Challenge 1.0—a six-month initiative designed to help Nigerians save read more Firm rolls out innovative technology to boost savings culture among Nigerians

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6 d. ago FG, private sector provides free health services to train passengers

In a bid to promote preventive healthcare and raise awareness about the importance of maintaining good health, Ultimate Health HMO, read more FG, private sector provides free health services to train passengers

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8 d. ago Robust risk financing, collaboration key in managing catastrophic disasters – Africa Re DMD

Nigeria and the rest of Africa could better manage their catastrophic disasters through strategic risk financing and public private sector read more Robust risk financing, collaboration key in managing catastrophic disasters – Africa Re DMD

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8 d. ago Enugu issues 5MW power licence, boosts private sector participation in electricity market

The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has issued a fresh 5MW power generation licence to Tempo Power Solutions Ltd to establish a gas-fired plant. This marks another step toward the state’s vision of energy independence. The development brings the total licensed generation capacity under the EERC to 15MW, following the historic transfer of regulatory […] The post Enugu issues 5MW power licence, boosts private sector participation in electricity market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago FG woos French investors with economic reforms, market potential

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged French businesses to seize new investment opportunities emerging from Nigeria’s sweeping economic reforms. Addressing the Nigeria Business Forum in Paris on Thursday, Idris said the country is undergoing a transformation aimed at fostering private-sector growth and deepening ties with international partners, particularly France. The Read More

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1 week ago PenCom DG to IMF: N5.51trn pension investments driving Nigeria’s real sector growth

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian pension industry has allocated N5.51 trillion across various asset classes, strategically supporting long-term financing for the nation’s real sector growth. These investments span critical areas such as infrastructure, private equity, real estate, and subnational initiatives. Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), shared this during […] The post PenCom DG to IMF: N5.51trn pension investments driving Nigeria’s real sector growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PenCom laments investment gaps amid N5.51tn real sector injection

The National Pension Commission has lamented the limited availability of investable instruments that currently meet the minimum requirements for pension funds’ investments in Nigeria. This is even as the regulator revealed that a total of N5.51tn has been committed to asset classes that support long-term financing for real sector growth. These investments span infrastructure, private Read More

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1 week ago Banking sector credit to private sector declines amid CBN’s tight liquidity measures

Credit extended by the banking sector to the private sector declined by 1.3 percent month-on-month and 8.6 percent year-on-year in read more Banking sector credit to private sector declines amid CBN’s tight liquidity measures

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1 week ago Shettima urges more private sector engagement in healthcare reforms

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged the private sector to play a bigger role in Nigeria’s healthcare reforms. He spoke at the commissioning of the Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa Trauma Centre in Sagamu, Ogun State, on Saturday. In a statement by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment […] The post Shettima urges more private sector engagement in healthcare reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago BU: Cybersecurity experts call for collaboration to combat growing threats

By Gabriel Dike   Stakeholders in the academia, private sector, and governmental agencies have emphasized the need for a collective effort to strengthen Nigeria’s cybersecurity ecosystem in the face of growing global threat expected to cost $10.5 trillion by 2025. They made the call to action at a two-day cybersecurity workshop hosted by the Babcock […] The post BU: Cybersecurity experts call for collaboration to combat growing threats appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago More private placement exercise characterise recapitalisation

Tribune Online More private placement exercise characterise recapitalisation THE recapitalisation process in Nigeria’s banking sector has been marked by a surge in private placement exercises, as financial institutions seek to inject fresh capital to bolster their balance sheets and comply with regulatory requirements. This trend underscores the determination of Nigerian banks to strengthen their capital base, enhance their risk-absorbing capacity, and position themselves […] More private placement exercise characterise recapitalisation Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Stakeholders seek mortgage innovations for inclusive housing

Real estate experts in Lagos recently called for policy shifts, mortgage reviews and private-sector-led innovations to achieve affordable mass housing that caters for middle- and low-income earners in Nigeria. They also called for the adoption of green building practices alongside modern technology for faster and cheaper construction. They gave these recommendations at the Nigeria Housing Read More

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3 w. ago FG, others strengthen cold chain infrastructure to boost food security

The Nigerian, German government and the private sector have come together to strengthen the cold chain infrastructure in a move read more FG, others strengthen cold chain infrastructure to boost food security

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3 w. ago FG pauses implementation of new FRC levies on private firms, others

Tribune Online FG pauses implementation of new FRC levies on private firms, others Oduwole further stated that the private sector had made formal written submissions, which would be reviewed. "The Chairman of the Tax Policy Reform Committee will also be a member of that committee. FG pauses implementation of new FRC levies on private firms, others Tribune Online

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