Olusola Blessing, Author at MSME Africa

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has initiated a review of investment regulations for pension funds to diversify into inflation-protected instruments,...

E-Health Startup Eyone Secures $1 Million to Expand Across Africa

Eyone, a Senegalese e-health startup, has raised $1 million to bolster its leadership in digital health and expand its operations...

UNIDO, NPPAN Secures €300 Million Investment in Nigeria’s Palm Oil Industry

The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) have secured a €300...

DBN Secures €50Million Credit to Boost Women-Owned Businesses in Nigeria

The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has obtained a €50 million credit line from the French Development Agency (AFD) to...

U.S. Embassy Opens Application Window for Nigerian Organizations to Apply for Education Grant

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria is calling for qualified organizations to apply for a grant aimed at empowering low-income, talented...

NAFDAC Cracks Down on Sachet Alcohol Sales, Seizes Illicit Beverages in Owerri

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ramped up its enforcement of the federal government's...

NMDPRA Debunks Gas Supply Suspension to GENCOs Over Debts

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has dismissed claims that it instructed wholesale gas suppliers to cut...

Billboxx Secures $1.6M Pre-Seed Funding to Solve SME Cash Flow Challenges Across Africa

Billboxx, a billing-to-payment platform designed to streamline cash flow for African businesses, has raised $1.6 million in a pre-seed funding...

US Embassy Issues New Directive for Nigerian Visa Applicants