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United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has unveiled NQR, a cutting-edge QR-code-based payments system designed to elevate the experience of merchants and buyers. This innovative tool empowers Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria to receive instant payments from customers through a simple code scan.
Embedded within the UBA mobile banking app and powered by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement...
In the midst of economic trials, Dr. Muda Yusuf, CEO of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), asserts that the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector holds the key to Nigeria's economic resurgence, provided it operates in a conducive environment.
Yusuf highlights that the MSMEs have the potential to create over 20 million jobs, but the...
In a collaborative effort with the Lagos State Government, the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) recently conducted a two-day workshop, ‘Trash Talk’, dedicated to combating packaging waste pollution within the state. This initiative brings together stakeholders from various sectors, including packaging and bottling industries, and government agencies, to collectively address the pressing issue of packaging waste pollution.
Under the...
The World Bank has sanctioned a substantial $700 million loan to fortify educational and empowerment endeavors for adolescent girls in Nigeria. This boost in financial support is geared towards enhancing the ongoing initiative, the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment.
The overarching goal of this initiative is to enhance secondary education opportunities for girls, with a particular focus on...
Grooming Centre, a leading microfinance institution, has clinched the coveted 2023 Global SME Finance Award in the category of Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs. This accolade reaffirms Grooming Centre's dedication to supporting women-led businesses, marking a significant achievement for the institution.
Organized by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the SME Finance Forum, these awards celebrate institutions that have demonstrated...
Rite Foods Limited, the leading food and beverage manufacturer in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, has partnered with the Lagos State Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) for the 37th Annual Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) and is fully prepared to exhibit its unique brands that have been the hallmark of distinctiveness in their market segment.
The forthcoming 37th edition...
This program is open to all youths in Africa between the ages of 18-40. The program will equip the youths with Digital and Tech skills, soft skills, and mentorship. It is scheduled to be held for 6 weeks. It is an instructor-led training with practical classes and real-life projects. Every trainee would have access to a mentor to guide...
Are you ready to embark on a transformative leadership journey? The YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa, Accra, is excited to announce the selection process and criteria for Cohort 46 (Onsite). This program is designed to empower emerging leaders like you and equip you with the skills and knowledge to make a lasting impact in your community and beyond.
Merit-Based...
The THRIVE Global Accelerator program is a 12-week award-winning program designed specifically to support seed through series A companies, preparing them for growth and scalability. Supporting companies across the agrifood value chain, the THRIVE Global Accelerator places a strong emphasis on companies creating a sustainable future through innovation.
The THRIVE Accelerator program is specifically designed to support Seed to Series...
Re-imagine: Disrupting the Ecosystem for Scale
Africa's largest gathering of Innovators, Disruptors, Regulators, Policy Makers, Investors, and Customers in the Digital Technology space.
Friday, 6th October 2023
Lagos Nigeria | 9AM
Over the past years, the bank has consistently demonstrated its commitment to fostering innovation, nurturing young talent, and driving cross-generation digital conversation through our flagship event–Hackaholics 4.0. With a population of over 250...
