United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has obtained a N5bn loan facility from the Bank of Industry (BOI) to support the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in …
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The Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has assured retirees in the state that his administration will prioritise their welfare by ensuring the regular payment of gratuities and a …
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FCMB, Dutch Bank Launch N20m AgriTech Investment Readiness Programme 2025
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has joined forces with the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, FMO, to launch the FCMB–FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Programme 2025, a new initiative aimed at boosting …
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CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Inclusion at WIMBIZ Mentoring Graduation
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has restated the bank’s commitment to supporting women’s financial inclusion and leadership development as part of Nigeria’s wider plan …
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Tinubu Signs NIIRA 2025 into Law: A Game-Changer for Nigeria’s Insurance Industry
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill 2025 into law, officially making it the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. The new law has …
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Zenith Bank Celebrates 35 Years of Excellence, Honours Customers and Staff
Zenith Bank Plc has marked its 35th anniversary in Lagos with a grand celebration that honoured pioneer customers and long-serving staff members. The event brought together stakeholders, business leaders, partners, …
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FIRS Cautions Taxpayers on Hiding Transactions as E-Invoicing System Goes Live
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has warned taxpayers against the temptation of concealing business transactions under the new National E-Invoicing Solution, also known as the Merchant-Buyer Model. The agency …
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New Law Makes Insurance of Public Buildings and Fuel Stations Compulsory, Defaulters Face Fines and Jail
Landlords and occupiers of public buildings in Nigeria now risk a fine of N1 million, a jail term of 12 months, or both, if they fail to insure their properties …
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FG, Lagos Move to End Building Collapses with New Safety Initiative
The Federal Government has announced plans to inaugurate the National Building Code Advisory Committee as part of efforts to address the rising cases of building collapses across the country. The …
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Engineers Warn Nigeria Risks Deeper Crisis Without Strong PPP Investments
Engineers have cautioned that Nigeria could face a worsening crisis if the country fails to close its infrastructure gap through well-structured Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investments. They explained that without urgent …