3 h. ago Katsina Partners PEBEC To Accelerate Business Enabling Reforms

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and Katsina State government have engaged business leaders to access and accelerate business enabling reforms in the state. The business leaders and other stakeholders were engaged at the State Action on Business-enabling Reforms (SABER) Technical Session and Statewide Town-Hall Meeting in Katsina yesterday. The News Agency of Nigeria […]

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23 h. ago Masobe Unveils New Essay Collection On Nigeria’s Turbulent Journey

Masobe Books has announced the forthcoming publication of Beneath the Surface: Essays on Nigeria’s Chequered Journey, a penetrating new collection by syndicated columnist and public-policy turnaround expert, Dr. Dakuku Peterside. The title, slated for simultaneous Nigerian and international release in October 2025, will debut with public presentations in Lagos and Abuja. In the volume, Peterside […]

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29 h. ago Masobe Books to publish Dr Dakuku Peterside’s bold new essays on Nigeria

Masobe Books has announced the forthcoming release of Beneath the Surface: Essays on Nigeria’s Chequered Journey, a powerful collection of read more Masobe Books to publish Dr Dakuku Peterside’s bold new essays on Nigeria

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44 h. ago Platnova expands global payment access with Apple Pay in Nigeria

Platnova has become the first Nigerian platform to support Apple Pay, marking a key development in the country’s digital finance read more Platnova expands global payment access with Apple Pay in Nigeria

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62 h. ago Head Of Service Urges States To Partner CIPM To Professionalise HR In Public Sector

In a stirring call to action, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has urged Heads of Service of the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to deepen their partnership with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) in order to accelerate the professionalisation of […]

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2 d. ago NASENI Partners Abuja Technology Village For Enhanced Capacities

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has unveiled its strategic partnership with the Abuja Technology Village (ATV) to develop 300 hectares of land dedicated to factories, technology companies, and innovation-driven manufacturing plants to boost the national economy. Indications to this development emerged when the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI Khalil Suleiman Halilu […]

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4 d. ago Anambra Police Nab Suspect Over Friend’s Kidnap, Collecting N5.3m Ransom

A 24-year-old man, Muanaenye Chekwube Victor, has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly setting up his friend to be kidnapped by his gang. It was gathered that the suspect orchestrated the abduction and, along with his gang members, collected a ransom equivalent to N5.3 million in dollars before releasing the victim. […] The post Anambra Police Nab Suspect Over Friend’s Kidnap, Collecting N5.3m Ransom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Kogi, Others Target $750m SABER  Fund To Promote Ease Of Doing Business 

The Kogi State Government said it is accelerating reforms under the $750 million World Bank-supported SABER programme aimed at improving ease of doing business across the 36 states of the federation. Governor Usman Ododo stated this at a one-day strategic technical session and statewide townhall meeting held in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment […]

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6 d. ago China To Boost Ties With Africa Through ‘Ten Partnership Actions’– Envoy

The People’s Republic of China has said the implementation of the Ten Partnership Actions with Africa has the potential to boost ties between China and Africa, stressing that the partnership would also strengthen the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, said this in his speech at an International Conference (West […]

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7 d. ago Woven Finance partners with leading banks to improve business payment collections in Nigeria

Woven Finance has entered into partnerships with VFD Bank and Globus Bank to improve how businesses collect payments in Nigeria. read more Woven Finance partners with leading banks to improve business payment collections in Nigeria

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8 d. ago Woodhall Capital, NEXIM, Others Partner To Close Africa SMEs Finance Gap

Woodhall Capital has partnered with the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and SEWA Capital Limited, to spearhead efforts in bridging Africa’s significant trade finance gap. At a pivotal gathering of Africa’s trade finance leaders, Woodhall Capital hosted a groundbreaking workshop in Abuja to champion the role of factoring as a transformative liquidity […]

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9 d. ago EU Parliament: Benjamin Kalu Amplifying Africa’s Voice on Global Stage

“The time for rhetoric is over. We need concrete action that reflects a true partnership of equals. Nigeria, and indeed Africa, is ready. We ask the EU to join us in building this shared, prosperous future,” Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu From positively showcasing the nation’s achievements and fostering partnerships with foreign leaders and relevant stakeholders, […]

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1 week ago Flutterwave Powers Business Growth In Cameroon With Fully Licensed Payment Services

Flutterwave, Africa’s leading financial technology company, is reinforcing its commitment to businesses in Cameroon with a comprehensive suite of digital payment services that are officially licensed by the Central Bank for Central African States. As one of the few fintechs authorized to operate in the country, Flutterwave is helping businesses in Cameroon — whether small […]

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1 week ago Entrepreneurs, Marketplace Leaders Tasked On Ethical Behaviour, Capacity Building

Stakeholders have tasked entrepreneurs and marketplace leaders to build on their capacity while also maintaining ethical practices in their transactions towards advancing the economy of the country. The call was made over the weekend at the 2025 Marketplace Leadership Conference organised by Maime Foundation in partnership with The Metropolitan Church with the theme: “Diplomatic Kingdom […]

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1 week ago Stop Collecting Comprehensive Import Suspension Scheme, Reps Tell Customs

The House of Representatives has directed the Nigeria Customs Service to stop the collection of the Comprehensive Import Suspension Scheme (CISS) levy, effective from the end of this month. The chairman of the House Committee on Customs and Excise, Hon Leke Abejide (ADC, Kogi), gave the directive yesterday during the service budget defence session at […]

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1 week ago LASRERA Partners CDAs To Reduce Real Estate Transaction Fees In Lagos

The Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) said at the weekend that it has partnered with the Chairmen of Community Development Associations(CDAs) and Community Development Committees (CDCs)of the 57 local governments and local council development associations across the state to reduce the rising cost of housing transactions caused by arbitrary hikes in agency and […]

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1 week ago REA, FCMB Partner On N100bn Financing Facility To Deepen Electricity Access

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the First City Monument Bank (FCMB) have, at the weekend, at the bank’s head-quarters in Marina, Lagos, entered into a strategic collaboration to provide a N100 billion loan facility targeted at accelerating private sector-led deployment of renewable energy solutions across the country. The agreement supports the implementation of the […]

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1 week ago Agusto & Co. Upgrades Greenwich Merchant Bank’s Rating To ‘A

Agusto & Co. has upgraded Greenwich Merchant Bank Limited’s rating to ‘A’ with a stable outlook, reflecting the bank’s strong performance and improved financial position. This marks a significant upgrade from the previous “BBB+” rating affirmed in 2024 by Augusto & Co. Head, Corporate Communications, Greenwich Merchant Bank, Ozena Utulu, said that the upgrade to […]

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1 week ago ECOWAS 67th Session: Tinubu warns of growing menace of violent extremism, cross

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   At the opening of the 67th Ordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government commenced in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu sounded a stark warning about the escalating threats of violent extremism and cross-border crimes undermining West Africa’s stability. Speaking in […] The post ECOWAS 67th Session: Tinubu warns of growing menace of violent extremism, cross-border crimes, calls for collective action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Galaxy Backbone Partners Police Trust Fund On ‘Smart Stations’

Galaxy Backbone (GBB) Limited and the Nigerian Police Trust Fund (NPTF) have initiated a partnership to establish ‘smart police stations’ nationwide to facilitate action against insecurity in the country. The two agencies made this known when they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday in Abuja, stressing that it would bring a whole new […]

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