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Empowering Financial Futures: Polaris Bank Champions Financial Education

In celebration of the 2025 edition of Global Money Week (GMW), Polaris Bank took its financial literacy advocacy to NANA College, Warri, Delta State, where students received firsthand insights on money management,... Read more »
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NASENI And Caverton Helicopters Promotes Women In STEM With UAV Training

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and Caverton Helicopters have commenced the second batch of training for 10 selected female engineers and scientists from NASENI system-wide in Unmanned Aerial... Read more »
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EBID Commits €230m,$10m To Enhance Infrastructure

The Board of Directors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved a total of €230 million and $10 million to finance projects aimed at stimulating development and boosting... Read more »
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Insurance Revenue Surge To N108.2 Billion

The managing director and chief executive officer of AIICO Insurance Plc, Babatunde Fajemirokun said the company ended the year 2024 with insurance revenue of N108.2 billion, exceeding the targets set in its... Read more »
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Equities Market Reverses Loss, Inject N100bn Into Investors Pockets

Investors on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limitedyesterday gained N100 billion as the stocks rebounded amidst tariff rattles in global markets. The All Share Index (ASI) gained by 159.86 points, representing a growth of... Read more »
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Enugu Sack Farming Boom: Traders Count Their Gains

Sellers of different types of sacks are counting their gains in Enugu following the ongoing boom in sack farming. An exclusive investigation by our correspondent revealed that many people have joined sack... Read more »
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Private sector Shows Confidence In Nigeria CNG Initiative With $491m Investment

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi) said it has secured over $491 million in private sector investment to boost the country’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative targeted at reducing reliance on petrol and... Read more »
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Nigeria To Get 3.2million Electricity Meters In Bid To Close Metering Gap

The federal government’s ambitious plan to install 3.2 million electricity meters under the Nigeria Distribution Sector Recovery Program (DISREP) is set to commence in April, the minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has... Read more »
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FRC Nigeria Lifts Suspension On Nexia Agbo Abel & Co.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has lifted the three-month suspension it imposed on Abel Onyeke’s (Partner at Nexia Agbo Abel & Co), an audit engagement firm FRC lifted the ban following a... Read more »
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Cocoa And Sesame Seeds Drive Nigeria Non-Oil Exports Growth

In Q4 2024, Nigeria’s top non-oil exports included superior quality cocoa beans, standard quality cocoa beans, and sesamum seeds. Superior quality cocoa beans generated N836.23 billion, while standard quality cocoa beans contributed... Read more »
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Web3 Skills For The Future: Hanu Fejiro Initiative For Nigerian Youth

A leading Nigerian technology innovator, Hanu Fejiro has launched a free training programme focused on cryptocurrency — blockchain, and decentralised finance (DeFi) — with the aim of opening up financial independence opportunities... Read more »
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The Evolution Of Consumer Preferences: A Key Topic At The 2024 Industry Awards

Experts are expected to converge at the sixth edition of the Awards in Lagos, to discuss on the conference theme: ‘Understanding Changing Consumer Preferences in Troubled FMCG’s Space.’ Similarly , the Industry... Read more »
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NEITI Praises Seplat Energy For Embracing EITI Principles

Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has welcomed Seplat Energy Plc into the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). NEITI said the milestone comes just a few years after NNPC Limited, Nigeria’s national... Read more »
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$27.3m Mini Gas Plant Deal Signed By PCNGI And LNG Arete

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has partnered with LNG Arete Limited on a significant investment worth $27.3 million. This collaboration aims to enhance Nigeria’s natural gas infrastructure, particularly through the... Read more »
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Naira Plunges to N1,600 Against Dollar in Official Market

The Nigerian naira experienced a significant depreciation today, falling to ₦1,600 per US dollar in the official foreign exchange market after maintaining relative stability around the ₦1,500 mark for approximately three months.... Read more »
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US Tariffs Threatens Global Economic Stability, Says IMF

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said new US tariffs “clearly represent a significant risk to the global outlook” and urged Washington to work with its trade partners. The statement was the... Read more »
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Forbes Unveils 6 Nigerian Billionaires In Exclusive List Of Black Billionaires Worldwide

Despite the growing number of billionaires worldwide, Black billionaires remain a rarity, making up just 0.8% of the world’s wealthiest individuals, according to Forbes’ 2025 World’s Billionaires list. Out of the 3,028... Read more »
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FCMB Records Significant Growth

First City Monument Bank recorded a Profit Before Tax of N111.9 billion for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. This was confirmed in a corporate statement released through the Nigerian Exchange... Read more »
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World Bank Approves $1.08 Billion for Nigeria to Boost Education, Nutrition, and Resilience

The World Bank has approved three funding operations for Nigeria, totaling $1.08 billion in concessional financing. These initiatives aim to improve quality of education, strengthen household and community resilience, and enhance nutrition... Read more »
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Leadway Pensure Urges Nigerians To Boost Retirement Security With Aditional VC

A Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) in Nigeria, Leadway Pensure, has advocated Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) for Nigerians to have a secured future in retirement. This is as the PFA reaffirmed its commitment... Read more »