Nigeria Pushes for Defence Industry Growth through Local Sourcing and Innovation Funding
Nigeria’s indigenous defence manufacturer, DICON GRAY Insignia (DGI), is advancing plans to scale up its military equipment production, a strategic ...
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Nigeria’s Food Crisis Deepens Despite State of Emergency, Farmers Question Government Strategy
Despite the Nigerian government’s declaration of a state of emergency on food insecurity in 2023, food prices continue to surge, ...
Northern Nigeria’s Business Landscape: The Historical Foundations (Part 1)
Northern Nigeria has long been a hub of commerce, innovation, and economic activity, shaping trade routes and industries that influenced ...
AfDB, AU Partner to Launch $300m Innovation Fund for Africa’s Tech Future
The African Development Bank (AfDB), in collaboration with the African Union, is setting up a $300 million African Education, Science ...
Leadway Assurance and PlanB Insurance Launch Women-Centric Insurance Products to Boost Inclusion
Leadway Assurance, in collaboration with PlanB Insurance for Nigerian Women, has launched a set of insurance products specifically tailored for ...
NITDA Releases Draft Technical Standards for Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure, Opens Public Consultation
The National Information Technology Development Agency has published the draft Technical Standards for Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure and is inviting ...
SSE Lab Launches Second Cohort of Manufacturing Business Accelerator Programme to Empower African Entrepreneurs
Adesola Jimmy-Eboma, the visionary CEO of Small-Scale Enterprise Lab (SSE Lab), is ushering in a new era of entrepreneurial development ...
Nigeria Government to Launch De-risking Fund in May to Ease Loan Access for SMEs
The Nigerian government has announced plans to launch a de-risking fund in May 2025, aimed at easing access to affordable ...
New US Visa Interview Rule for Nigerians Starts April 22
The United States Embassy has announced new requirements for Nigerian visa applicants that will take effect from April 22, 2025. ...
Call For Applications: Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program (Up to €30,000 Funding for Entrepreneurs)
The Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program—a proud partnership between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and FATE Foundation—is excited to announce ...
