Stakeholders from the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), Keystone Bank, MasterCard Foundation, and Tripoint Academy have called on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria to embrace sustainable and impact-driven growth …
Development
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BusinessDevelopmentEconomyFinanceSMEsWomen Empowerment
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AfricaCorporate Social Responsibility,DevelopmentFinancial InclusionInnovationTechnology
MTN Group Fintech Wins First Regional Platform Business Award
MTN Group Fintech has been honoured with the first-ever Regional Platform Business Award at MTN’s prestigious Y’ello Care Awards, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to community development and social …
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DevelopmentEducationGOVERNMENTHousingLabourMarketsNigeriaYouth Empowerment
FG to Include Youth Empowerment in 2026 Housing Budget – Minister
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced plans to include youth empowerment programmes in its 2026 budget through the promotion of the National Artisans Skills Acquisition Programme …
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DevelopmentEconomyGOVERNMENTInfrastructureInternational CooperationTransportation
FG Strengthens Ties with Islamic Development Bank to Fast-Track Key Road Projects
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration with international development partners, particularly the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), to accelerate the completion of strategic road and bridge projects …
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AccountabilityDevelopmentEconomyGovernancePublic Policy
Senate Demands Greater Transparency, Accountability in Nigeria’s Public Procurement
The Senate has renewed calls for greater transparency and strict compliance with due process in Nigeria’s public procurement system, insisting that every naira spent by the government must be accounted …
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AgricultureBusinessDevelopmentEconomyINVESTMENTSustainability
WACOT Secures €1.26m Grant to Empower 3,500 Smallholder Sesame Farmers in Jigawa and Kebbi
WACOT Limited, a subsidiary of Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, has received funding support worth about €1.26 million (approximately ₦2.25 billion) from DEG Impulse to empower 3,500 smallholder sesame farmers …
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BankingCorporate AffairsDevelopmentEducationFinanceTechnologyWestern Africa
Standard Chartered hosts 2025 Finance Master Class to shape future of finance in West Africa
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria has reaffirmed its leadership in professional development and financial innovation with the launch of the 2025 edition of its annual Finance Master Class (FMC), a flagship …
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BankingDevelopmentEconomyFinanceINVESTMENTMonetary PolicyNigeria
CBN to Offer N650bn Treasury Bills at October 22 Auction
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to conduct another round of Treasury Bills (T-Bills) auction on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, with a total of N650 billion worth …
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DevelopmentDigital EconomyEconomyEmploymentGovernment PolicyLabourMarketsYouth Empowerment
FG Launches National Job Centre Project to Boost Employment and Labour Market Efficiency
The Federal Government has unveiled the National Job Centre Project, a nationwide initiative aimed at connecting skilled Nigerians with decent job opportunities and strengthening the country’s labour market infrastructure. The …
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AfricaBankingDevelopmentEconomyFinanceSustainability
UBA to Launch Whitepaper on Unlocking Africa’s Growth Potential
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced plans to launch a major whitepaper designed to accelerate Africa’s economic development through improved financial systems, strategic partnerships, and sustainable growth initiatives. …