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Lagos, Nigeria – The ICSS (Inspire, Create, Start, Scale) Entrepreneurship Programme has officially launched its call for applications, offering Nigerian entrepreneurs at all…

Katsina, Nigeria – In a major push for grassroots economic development, Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has approved a N500 million entrepreneurship fund targeting 7,220…

Lagos, Nigeria – In a major boost for Nigeria’s entrepreneurial landscape, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is set to inaugurate…

Abuja, Nigeria – The African Development Bank (AfDB) has forecast 3.2% GDP growth for Nigeria in 2025, moderating slightly from 3.4% in 2024, according…

Lagos, Nigeria – Three Nigerian tech startups—BuyScrap, QiqiFarms, and Ecocyclers—emerged victorious at the 2025 DBN Techpreneur Summit 4.0, securing millions in grants…

Edo State, Nigeria – The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) has launched an ambitious plan to boost cashew production from 580,000 metric tons to 2…

Kano, Nigeria – The nation has lost one of its most revered business leaders and elder statesmen, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who passed…

Lagos, Nigeria – Nigeria recorded a $3.73 billion balance of payments (BOP) surplus in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a weaker…

Abuja, Nigeria – The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has appointed Dr. George Elombi as its new President and Chairman of the Board, effective September 2025. He…

Lagos, Nigeria – Rising global oil prices, fueled by escalating tensions in the Middle East, are expected to boost Nigerian energy and…

A Continental Game-Changer Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote has set an ambitious timeline for Africa to achieve self-sufficiency in fertilizer production—declaring the continent could…

Lagos-based financial technology company Qore is setting its sights on Ethiopia’s burgeoning fintech market after successfully digitizing operations for Akufada…

In a major boost for Africa’s industrial sector, Lagos-based Neveah has been named among the continent’s top-performing companies in the…

In a major milestone for Africa’s fintech sector, three homegrown companies—Nigeria’s Moniepoint and Flutterwave, along with South Africa’s TymeBank—have been featured in TIME magazine’s 2025…

If you’re looking to start a business with little capital, this article is for you. Here are five viable business…

Nigeria’s aspiration to raise $5 billion in startup investments by 2027 is encountering growing uncertainty, as recent data reveals a…

Nigeria’s growing reputation as a hub for tech talent is undeniable. With strategic initiatives like the 3 Million Technical Talent…

Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector has witnessed a remarkable resurgence, drawing over $16 billion in investments between 2023 and 2025—a signal…

In a sweeping overhaul of its tax framework, Nigeria has enacted four new finance laws aimed at modernizing revenue collection,…

As Nigeria intensifies its pursuit of national food security, agricultural experts are emphasizing the urgent need for widespread transformation in…