In our digitally-driven world of 2025, the WiFi router is the linchpin of our online existence. It’s the silent workhorse that powers our smart homes, facilitates seamless remote work, fuels …
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Navigating the New Minimum Wage: Impact and Strategies for Small Businesses in Nigeria
Introduction The discourse surrounding the minimum wage in Nigeria has always been a critical point of discussion, particularly for the business community. As the government and labor unions engage in …
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Stanbic IBTC Bank Wins 2025 Bank of the Year Customer Service Award
Stanbic IBTC Bank has been awarded the 2025 Bank of the Year Customer Service Award at the prestigious Industry Summit/Awards 6.0, which took place in Lagos. This recognition comes after …
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Co-op Bank Partners With 619 Saccos To Expand Banking Services In Kenya
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has entered into a major partnership with 619 Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) across the country to improve how members access banking services. The new …
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South Africa’s Biggest Companies Outshine Economy in New African Business Rankings
South Africa’s biggest companies are showing serious strength despite the country’s economic challenges, according to the 2025 ranking of Africa’s Top 250 Companies. The new report revealed that 17 out …
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PalmPay Processes 15 Million Daily Transactions in Q1 2025, Targets Deeper Financial Inclusion
PalmPay, a fast-growing Nigerian digital bank, has announced a major milestone, revealing that it processed 15 million transactions daily during the first quarter of 2025. The announcement was made at …
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PenCom and Lagos Government Call for Informal Workers to Join Pension Scheme
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have renewed the push to bring informal sector workers into Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). This was the …
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LG Installs Solar Borehole in Illah Community, Brings Clean Water and Hope
LG Electronics Nigeria has built and commissioned a solar-powered borehole for the people of Illah community in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. The project is part of …
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JA Africa, Boeing Launch STEM, Entrepreneurship Programmes in Nigeria, Togo
Junior Achievement Africa and global aerospace giant Boeing have announced plans to launch two major STEM and entrepreneurship initiatives in Nigeria and Togo aimed at equipping young people with the …
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Infrastructure, Poor Logistics Hindering AfCFTA Benefits for African Manufacturers – PAMA
A new report by the Pan-African Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has revealed that 34 per cent of Small and Medium-scale Industries (SMIs) across Africa consider poor infrastructure and weak logistics as …