Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has been honoured with the 2024 African Business Icon of the Year award by Champion Newspapers, in recognition …
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Global mobile gaming platform, PUBG MOBILE, has reached out to the Makoko community in Lagos to mark this year’s Eid al-Adha celebration with food and compassion, as part of its …
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Keystone Bank Wins ‘Most Friendly SME Bank of the Year 2024’ at Champion Newspapers Awards.
Keystone Bank Limited has added another feather to its cap after emerging as the “Most Friendly SME Bank of the Year 2024” at the Champion Newspapers Annual Awards, held over …
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Leaders Call for African Solutions, Stronger Infrastructure
African business and political leaders have said the continent must invest more in local innovation, reliable infrastructure and cross-sector partnerships to drive long-term economic growth. The call was made at …
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i-Fitness Launches 26th Branch in Orchid, Lekki as Part of Nationwide Health Movement.
Nigeria’s leading fitness chain, i-Fitness, has expanded its footprint with the launch of a new branch in the Orchid community of Ikate, Lekki, Lagos, marking a significant milestone as the …
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Housing Stakeholders Support EFCC’s Claim on Civil Servants Owning Abuja Luxury Homes.
Operators in Nigeria’s housing and real estate sectors have thrown their weight behind the recent revelation by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, who …
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New Chairperson of Women Town Planners in Lagos, Yemisi Alaka, Unveils Five-Point Agenda
The newly elected Chairperson of the Association of Women Town Planners in Nigeria (AWTPN), Lagos State Chapter, Mrs. Yemisi Alaka, has announced a five-point agenda aimed at driving growth, professionalism, …
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Off-Grid Power in Lagos Now Bigger Than Nigeria’s National Grid, Says AFC Report
A new report from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has revealed that off-grid and self-generated electricity in Lagos State has now surpassed the entire power output of Nigeria’s national grid. …
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Nigeria Ranks 3rd in Africa’s Top 10 Manufacturing Powerhouses
Nigeria has been ranked third among Africa’s top ten manufacturing countries, according to a recent report by a leading business information platform for entrepreneurs and investors across the continent. The …
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Afreximbank, BoI Sign $75m Deal to Boost Local Drug Manufacturing.
In a significant move to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare manufacturing capacity, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Bank of Industry (BoI) have signed a $75 million financing term sheet under …