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153,000 Nigerians Benefit from N30bn Consumer Credit Scheme — Nigerian Government
The Nigerian government has announced that 153,000 citizens have so far benefitted from N30 billion in affordable loans disbursed under...
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Nigeria, China to Strengthen Economic Ties at 2025 China Commodities Expo in Lagos
Nigeria and China are set to deepen trade and economic cooperation through the 2025 edition of the China Commodities Expo-Nigeria,...
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FG Trains 300 Youth in Tractor Operation to Drive Mechanized Farming and Boost Food Security
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has launched a training programme for 300 youth from the South...
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FCMB Expands Interest-Free Loan Support for Women Entrepreneurs to N1 Billion
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has announced a major boost to its women-focused business support programme, SheVentures, by increasing the...
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Olowu Hope Initiative Launches Women Empowerment Fund to Support 50,000 Entrepreneurs
The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has launched the Olowu Hope Initiative (OHI) Women Empowerment Fund, a flagship programme...
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Rising Cost of PoS Terminals Threatens Entry for Small Businesses in Nigeria
The cost of Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminals in Nigeria has surged sharply between 2023 and 2025, rising by as much as...
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Nigeria Unveils Major Tax Reforms, Removes VAT on Food, Education, Transport, and Agriculture
Nigeria is set for a major tax reform as the Federal Inland Revenue Service announced that food, education, shared transportation,...
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System Liquidity Hits Record N5.73tn After CBN Rate Cut, but Credit Access Still Tight for Businesses
Liquidity in Nigeria’s financial system surged to an unprecedented N5.73 trillion on Monday, up from N4.02 trillion the previous Friday,...
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US Faults Nigeria’s Poor Implementation of Duty-Free Food Import Policy, Says SMEs Lost Out
The United States has criticised Nigeria’s handling of its temporary suspension of import duties on key food staples, warning that...
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Nigeria Customs Launches One-Stop-Shop to Cut Cargo Clearance Time to 48 Hours
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has introduced a major trade facilitation reform aimed at drastically reducing cargo clearance time at...
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