Nestlé has announced the expansion of its research and development (R&D) operations in Sub-Saharan Africa, reaffirming its commitment to improve nutrition, strengthen food security and support agricultural productivity across the …
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ARCON to Host 2025 National Advertising Conference in Abuja
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has announced that the 2025 edition of the National Advertising Conference will take place in Abuja between November 12 and 14. The event …
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Verve Partners Google Play for VerveLife 8.0, Africa’s Biggest Fitness Festival
Verve, Africa’s leading domestic payments card scheme and a subsidiary of The Interswitch Group, has announced Google Play as a strategic partner for the eighth edition of its fitness and …
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How Nigerians Can Build Strong Personal Brands to Achieve Business Success
In today’s competitive Nigerian economy, having a strong personal brand has become more important than ever. It is no longer enough to rely only on skills or qualifications. Personal branding …
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Fintech Association of Nigeria Moves to Strengthen Collaboration with Regulators and Lawmakers
The Fintech Association of Nigeria, known as FintechNGR, has stepped up its efforts to build stronger ties with regulators and lawmakers in order to grow the country’s financial technology sector. …
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SEC to Adopt Global Sustainability Disclosure Standards for Nigerian Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to adopt the global sustainability disclosure standards developed by the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). The move is expected to …
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Report Highlights FCMB’s Recapitalisation Strategy as Model for Nigerian Banks
A new report by geopolitical and economic research firm, SBM Intelligence, has praised the recapitalisation strategy of FCMB Group as one of the most effective approaches among Nigeria’s Tier-2 banks. …
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Dangote Says Refinery Has Ended Nigeria’s 50-Year Fuel Queue Crisis
President and Chief Executive of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Aliko Dangote, has declared that Nigeria’s long history of fuel scarcity and queues has finally come to an end following one year …
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Lasaco Assurance Reports 84% Rise in Shareholders’ Fund to N22.11bn in Q2 2025
Lasaco Assurance Plc has announced a significant boost in its financial position after posting an 84 per cent growth in shareholders’ fund, which rose to N22.11bn in the second quarter …
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U.S. Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Press China on Industrial Overproduction
The Democratic Party in the United States has asked the administration of President Donald Trump to put pressure on China to reduce what it described as “structural overproduction,” essentially calling …