Export Trading Group targets 6,000 jobs with new agribusiness investments

The Federal Government yesterday welcomed the renewed multi-million-dollar investment drive of Africa’s agribusiness giant, Export Trading Group (ETG), in Nigeria, with Vice President Kashim Shettima assuring...

CBN calls for stronger coordination to sustain economic recovery

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CBN calls for stronger coordination to sustain economic recovery

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday said stronger coordination between monetary and fiscal authorities is crucial to sustaining the nation’s burgeoning economic recovery. The apex bank...

Lagos State allocates N245 billion bonds to critical infrastructure

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Lagos State allocates N245 billion bonds to critical infrastructure

Highways, hospitals, housing, schools, agric priorities State sets three milestones Lagos State yesterday concluded the issuance of two bonds totaling about N244.82 billion, which net proceeds...

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Campaign to combat fake wine products

Nigeria’s wine market is intensifying efforts to eliminate counterfeit and substandard products amid rising concerns over public health, consumer confidence and loss of government revenue. At...

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NewsDirect launches N20m media fund

NewsDirect, an integrated print and digital media company has officially launched a robust corporate social responsibility (CSR) mission, the Inkline Initiative, backed by a committed fund...

Nigeria’s Entrepreneurship Index rises to 0.47 index points — Report

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Nigeria’s Entrepreneurship Index rises to 0.47 index points — Report

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The State of Entrepreneurship Index for Nigeria rose marginally to 0.47 index points in 2025 from 0.46 in 2024 according to The Fate Institute 2025...

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AREWATECH mulls innovation hubs, others

AREWATECH, an innovative initiative is expected to birth innovation hubs, annual marketplaces, export pathways and a year-round entrepreneurial ecosystem to boost the economy of the northern...

Fintech platform cautions customers to be wary of fraudsters antics

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Fintech platform cautions customers to be wary of fraudsters antics

By Bashir Bello A Financial Technology Platform, PalmPay Limited, has cautioned its customers across the country to be wary of antics of scammers and fraudsters The bank’s...

Nigeria leverages zero-piracy record, blue-economy reforms in bid for IMO council seat

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Nigeria leverages zero-piracy record, blue-economy reforms in bid for IMO council seat

Nigeria has intensified its diplomatic efforts to secure a seat on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council, banking on its four-year zero-piracy record and ongoing blue-economy...

Lagos raises N244.82bn in oversubscribed green, conventional bonds

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Lagos raises N244.82bn in oversubscribed green, conventional bonds

By Peter Egwuatu Lagos State has successfully raised N244.82 billion through the issuance of green and conventional bonds, with proceeds earmarked for major infrastructure projects across the...