AgribusinessInternational
World Bank to invest $9bn in agribusiness to create 400 million jobs
The World Bank has restated its commitment to transforming agriculture into a strong business sector that drives job creation, income...
Investment
FG invests ₦1 trillion in solid minerals sector
The Federal Government has earmarked ₦1 trillion for investment in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector to fund geo-scientific exploration and develop...
Business
Akwa Ibom Gov revokes illegal land titles in Uyo Tropicana layout
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has moved to restore order in Uyo’s Tropicana layout by revoking all illegal...
Business
Ogun state to regulate scavengers and waste dealers
The Ogun State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed into law a bill seeking to regulate the activities of scavengers...
Creative Economy
ART X Lagos releases 10-year impact report, unveils 2025 Fair highlights
ART X Lagos, West Africa’s leading international art fair and a major player in global contemporary culture, has unveiled its...
Investment
FG, Sun King sign $150m solar manufacturing partnership
The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has entered into a strategic partnership with global off-grid solar company,...
Investment
NREIF 2025: FG, states sign $435m renewable energy deals
Nigeria has secured renewable energy agreements worth 435 million dollars with local and international partners, as the country strengthens efforts...
Investment
Shell approves $2bn gas investment under Tinubu’s Reforms
Shell has announced a $2 billion Final Investment Decision (FID) for the shallow offshore HI Field in Oil Mining Lease...
Bank of Industry
Katsina, BOI disburse N303.5m to 126 small businesses
Katsina State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enterprise development and inclusive economic growth through the disbursement of ₦303.5 million...
Creative Economy
Ananse centre for design opens in Lagos to train 5000 creatives, create 50000 jobs
The Ananse Centre for Design has officially opened in Lagos with a strong focus on job creation, empowerment, and sustainability...
CompetitionCreative Economy
NOA launches N10m real Nigerian animation challenge
The Lagos International Festival of Animation (LIFANIMA) ended yesterday with an important announcement from the National Orientation Agency (NOA), introducing...
Business
Dangote Refinery denies importing high-sulphur petrol from UK
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed recent media claims that it is importing finished petrol with high sulphur content into Nigeria,...
MSMEs
Fidelity Bank to begin N5bn NCGC credit scheme for MSMEs, women, youths
Fidelity Bank Plc has announced its readiness to begin the disbursement of funds under the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC)...
Investment
TAJBank’s N20bn sukuk bond records 185% oversubscription
TAJBank Limited, Nigeria’s fastest-growing non-interest bank, has once again shown its strong position in the country’s non-interest banking investment market...
MSMEsStartups
Lagos launches StartRight programme to empower startups, MSMEs
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, has officially launched the StartRight Entrepreneurship Development Support...
Bank of IndustryNYSC
BOI launches N2bn loan programme for NYSC members
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has launched a two billion naira entrepreneurship programme aimed at supporting National Youth Service Corps...
Investment
VP Shettima says Nigeria now stable, urges investors to choose country
Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has assured investors that now is the most auspicious and convenient time to choose Nigeria...
BusinessTech
Katsina secures $8m SABER credit for ICT and business reforms
Katsina State has secured an $8 million credit under the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) program after meeting...
Business
AfDB to lend Nigeria $500 million for economic reforms
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to lend Nigeria $500 million this year as part of a $1 billion...
Bank of Industry
BOI partners Bumpa to support youth SMEs with digital tools
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has announced a new partnership with Bumpa to empower young Nigerian entrepreneurs and small business...