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LAGOS, Nigeria – Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank (ALAT), has reaffirmed its commitment…

SOFIA, Bulgaria – Olatunde Mustapha, CEO of Datesstore Nigeria Limited, has been named African Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the Bulgaria-Nigeria Forum, recognizing his pioneering…

LAGOS, Nigeria – Teesas Education, a leading African edTech platform, has unveiled its 2025 Summer School Programme, designed to equip children and teenagers…

LAGOS, Nigeria – Ecobank Nigeria, in partnership with Heave Ventures, has unveiled InnovateX, a groundbreaking competition offering N20 million in prizes to young Nigerian innovators in creative…

ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming Ekiti into a top investment destination in Nigeria, unveiling new…

NORTHERN NIGERIA – At 34, Osomobegbe Eugene has turned a university project into Osomobegbe Global Ventures (OGV), a solar drying enterprise helping 4,000+ smallholder farmers preserve…

LAGOS, Nigeria – At just 27, Chibunna Ogbonna, founder of Kiru Energy, is revolutionizing Nigeria’s renewable energy sector—one solar panel at a time.…

ABUJA – In a major push to foster youth entrepreneurship, the Federal Government has unveiled a N50 million Student Grant Venture Capital…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced a pivotal achievement in the construction of the $2.8 billion Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano…

Across Africa, beauty brands are turning masterclasses into a powerful tool for engagement, education, and sales. These events—blending hands-on learning with entertainment—are…

KANO – In a landmark achievement for youth empowerment, 95 young Nigerians have graduated from the Digital Entrepreneurship for Nigerian Youth Programme, a…

PORT HARCOURT – In an innovative approach to tackling pipeline vandalism, the Africa’s Hub for Skills and Enterprise Development (AHSED) has launched a youth…

As Nigeria’s economy transforms, driven by technology, sustainability, and innovation, professionals and entrepreneurs must adapt to stay ahead. Here are seven high-demand…

LAGOS, Nigeria – In a landmark move for Nigeria’s digital economy, MTN Nigeria has launched the Dabengwa Data Centre, a $150 million state-of-the-art facility in Lagos,…

ABUJA – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has called on telecom operators to invest in local manufacturing of critical equipment like SIM cards, cables, and…

LAGOS – Nigerian corporations are increasingly turning to Commercial Papers (CPs) for short-term financing, with issuances skyrocketing from ₦3 billion to ₦193 billion across diverse…

LAGOS – Nigeria’s public debt surged to ₦149.39 trillion ($97.24 billion) in Q1 2025, marking a 22.8% increase (₦27.72 trillion) from 2024, according to the Debt…

LAGOS – With the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) set for September 4–10 in Algiers, Nigeria is rallying its SMEs and creative entrepreneurs to tap into…

Nigeria has produced some of Africa’s most flamboyant billionaires—oil tycoons, media moguls, and larger-than-life entrepreneurs. But as history shows, even…

ABUJA, Nigeria – In a major leap for Nigeria’s business climate, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has unveiled an AI-driven registration portal that slashes incorporation…