Union Bank Empowers Nigerian Youth-Led Startups at UNILAG RISE Business Challenge
Union Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its support for local businesses under its Made-In-Naija initiative by sponsoring the RISE Business ...
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Northern Nigeria’s Business Landscape: The Present, Challenges & Resilience (Part 2)
Step into Kantin Kwari Market in Kano, and you're hit with an explosion of color and energy. The air buzzes ...
OPay Defies Global Fintech Slowdown, Grows to $2.75 Billion Valuation
Africa-focused fintech OPay has increased its valuation to $2.75 billion, according to new filings from its minority investor, Opera Limited. ...
Niger State Eyes N2.3 Trillion Agricultural Revenue as Governor Unveils Pensioners’ Farm Initiative
Governor Bago’s agricultural vision is part of a broader strategy to diversify Niger State’s economy and reduce its reliance on ...
Nigeria Targets 2.5 Million Jobs with New Labour Empowerment Programme
Nigeria’s Vice President has launched the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP), a major initiative under the federal government’s Renewed ...
Solar Costs are Holding Back SMEs From Achieving Net Zero
Despite increased government backing for renewable energy adoption, many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK are finding it ...
SEC Moves to Expand Capital Market Access for SMEs Through New Advocacy Office
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to expand access to capital market financing instruments for Nigeria’s Small ...
Over 20,000 Oyo Residents Benefit from FG’s MSME Support Scheme
More than 20,000 residents of Oyo State have so far benefited from the Federal Government’s intervention programmes targeted at Micro, ...
Nigerian Businesses Lose N2.5 Trillion Annually to Inefficient Ports and Poor Infrastructure
Businesses in Nigeria are losing a staggering N2.5 trillion every year due to persistent inefficiencies at the country’s ports and ...
Call For Applications: D-Prize Challenge 2026 for Entrepreneurs (Up to $20,000 Grant)
The D-Prize award startup grants of up to $20,000 to entrepreneurs launching new organizations. They award startup grants of up to $20,000 to ...
