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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…

LAGOS – Nigeria’s private sector expansion weakened in June 2025, with business activity growing at its slowest pace in seven months, according to…

Lagos, Nigeria – At the landmark “Nigeria: NOW” conference hosted by the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), stakeholders unveiled a strategic plan to address…

Lagos, Nigeria – A transformative Venture Grants Bootcamp hosted by Bankable Wisdom, in partnership with Western Union Foundation and American Corner Lekki, has empowered 55 early-stage founders…

Abatete, Nigeria / Kassel, Germany – Chijioke Okonkwo’s journey from a Nollywood props manager to a transnational entrepreneur leading four thriving…

Lagos, Nigeria – As Nigeria accelerates its shift to cleaner energy, industry leaders will converge at the 2025 Oriental News Nigeria Conference on…

Lagos, Nigeria – At the BusinessDay Sustainable Building Conference, industry leaders sounded the alarm on Nigeria’s unsustainable construction practices, responsible for 40% of…

Manitoba, Canada – Nigerian entrepreneur Adebowale Onafowora is tackling the high cost and poor quality of imported African greens with Bic Farms, a pioneering…

Lagos, Nigeria – The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has called on startups and small businesses to institutionalize governance…

Nnewi, Nigeria – In a bold move to reshape perceptions, industrial pioneer Cutix PLC has partnered with Afia TV to sponsor Onye Afia TV Season 2—a platform…

Abuja, Nigeria – Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared human capital investment Nigeria’s top development priority, urging swift passage of six bills to establish specialized…