The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has disclosed that it has disbursed over ₦1 trillion to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country, a milestone that has directly …
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WIME Chair Urges Inclusive Leadership, Gender-Sensitive Reforms in Maritime at 2025 Women in Shipping Conference
Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Women in Maritime and Energy (WIME) Awards, Dr. Mrs. Chizoba C. Anyika, has called on governments, investors, regulators, and maritime stakeholders to adopt a …
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Malaysia Traders Market Launches in Lagos to Boost Nigeria-Malaysia Bilateral Trade, Non-Oil Investment
Bilateral trade and investment development between Nigeria and Malaysia will take centre stage on Monday as the Malaysia Traders Market (MTM) officially launches its operations in Lagos State. The high-level …
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Cross-Border Traders Cry Out Over High Levies, Poor Infrastructure on Lagos-Abidjan Trade Corridor
Cross-border traders along the Lagos-Abidjan trade corridor are raising the alarm over the rising cost of moving goods within the West African sub-region. Many of them say the burden of …
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ALDG to Host First-Ever Gas Business Forum in Abuja, Gathers Key Stakeholders to Discuss Future of Nigeria’s Gas Distribution Sector
The Association of Local Distributors of Gas (ALDG) is set to hold the maiden edition of its 2025 Business Forum on Tuesday, June 3, at the Petroleum Technology Development Fund …
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Lasaco Assurance Marks 2025 Children’s Day with Visits to Schools, Renews Commitment to Youth Empowerment and Education
Lasaco Assurance Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment, quality education, and meaningful community development with a series of impactful visits to primary schools across Nigeria, marking the 2025 …
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African Countries Move to Improve Education and Development to Attract Investors and Boost Growth
Many African countries are now giving more attention to improving education and national development as a way to grow their economies and bring in more investors. In a recent episode …
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Empty Container Backlog Worsens at Apapa Port as Shipping Lines Prioritise Imports
Shipping companies operating at Apapa Port have started prioritising the discharge of import-laden containers over the evacuation of empty units due to a sharp and sustained surge in cargo volumes. …
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FCMB Reaffirms Support for Ojude Oba Festival, Pledges Deeper Community and Economic Engagement
FCMB Group Plc has reiterated its unwavering support for the Ojude Oba Festival, describing the annual celebration as a vital cultural and economic asset that strengthens social bonds, promotes heritage, …
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Coronation Merchant Bank Records 303% Profit Surge in 2024, Citing Strategic Repositioning and Value Creation
Coronation Merchant Bank has posted a remarkable 303 per cent rise in Profit After Tax (PAT) for the 2024 financial year, attributing the leap to deliberate strategic repositioning, operational discipline, …