First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its partnership with the E1 Lagos GP, the country’s first-ever all-electric powerboat racing championship scheduled to hold in October 2025. The bank, in …
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Stanbic IBTC Half-Year Profit Jumps to N173.4bn on Strong Interest and Fee Income
Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has reported a profit after tax of N173.4 billion for the half year ended June 30, 2025, showing a 49 per cent rise compared with the …
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UK, US Launch Transatlantic Taskforce to Boost Capital Market Access and Crypto Regulation
The governments of the United Kingdom and the United States have set up a new body to reduce barriers for companies trying to raise funds in both countries’ capital markets …
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Meet Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes : Founder of Aruwa Capital and Leading voice for Women in Business
In the world of finance and investment, some names stand out for their courage and vision. One of such names is Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes. At just 35, she has built …
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5 African Companies Successfully Applying Lean Principles to Drive Growth and Efficiency
Lean principles, once seen as tools only for global corporations in developed markets, are now taking root across Africa. In today’s competitive economy, where businesses grapple with rising costs, tough …
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Building with AI: The next big move for Nigerian entrepreneurs
In the bustling markets of Lagos, the vibrant tech hubs of Yaba, and the sprawling farmlands of Kano, a quiet but powerful revolution is underway. Nigerian entrepreneurs, long celebrated for …
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Report: 60% of Lagos Residents Live in Informal Settlements Amid Housing Crisis
Over 60 per cent of Lagos residents are forced to live in informal settlements, a new report has revealed, highlighting the severity of the state’s housing crisis and the growing …
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CPPE Urges CBN to Ease Monetary Policies to Support SMEs
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to adopt a more balanced policy direction that will make credit more affordable …
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BCPG Calls for Advanced Rescue Equipment After Yaba Building Collapse
The Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG) has urged government agencies and stakeholders to adopt advanced equipment and modern technology to improve rescue operations during building collapse incidents in Nigeria. The …
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PenCom Bans Cross-Shareholding in Pension Firms, Moves to Protect Contributors’ Funds
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has released new guidelines banning significant cross-shareholding among Pension Fund Operators (PFOs). The move, which became effective immediately on Friday, is aimed at promoting transparency, …