The Government of Zimbabwe has unveiled a new strategy to boost the growth and transformation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in 2026, with clear plans to provide training, …
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Yabatech Wins €117,000 EU Grant for Aquaponics Research to Boost Food Security
Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), Lagos, has secured a research grant of €117,000, valued at over ₦200 million, from the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme to advance innovation in food …
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BusinessDevelopmentFinanceInternational TradePublic SectorTrade
Ghana Importers and Exporters Meet Central Bank Governor
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has met with the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BOG), Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, to discuss economic issues affecting trade and …
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DevelopmentEconomyHousingInfrastructureReal Estate
Dangiwa Marks Two Years with Bold Housing Reforms
Nigeria’s Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has marked his second year in office with what he described as bold reforms that are transforming the country’s housing …
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BusinessClimate ChangeDevelopmentEnvironmentNewsSustainability
Julius Berger, Partners Plant 20,000 Trees in Abuja to Tackle Climate Change
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has joined hands with the Forest Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN), the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) to plant more …
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Parallex Bank Unveils N4bn Support Fund for Lagos Local Governments
Parallex Bank Limited has introduced a N4 billion financial support programme aimed at boosting the operations of local governments across Lagos State. The initiative, which targets all 20 Local Government …
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African EconomyAgricultureBankingBusiness InsightsDevelopment
Pride Bank launches Sacco, Investment Club loans in Uganda
Pride Bank Limited has introduced a new Sacco and Investment Club product that promises to boost savings groups and investment clubs in Uganda by giving them easier access to credit. …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentBusiness PoliciesCorporate GovernanceDevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentEducationEntrepreneurshipInnovationTechnologyUncategorized
Jim Ovia: The Godfather of Nigerian Banking
In the course of the findings on Nigeria’s most influential business leaders, one name consistently stands out: Jim Ovia. Widely referred to as the “Godfather of Banking”, Jim Ovia is …
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DevelopmentEducationGOVERNMENTNigeriaPoliciesTechnology
Katsina Government Trains 18,000 Teachers, Distributes 20,000 Tablets in Education Reform Drive
The Katsina State Government has launched a major education reform programme aimed at improving teaching and learning outcomes across the state. The initiative, which includes the training of 18,000 teachers …
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Corporate Social Responsibility,DevelopmentEducationLiteratureWestern AfricaYouth
UBA Ghana boosts reading culture with African literature
Students in Ghana are gaining fresh opportunities to explore the richness of African literature as United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana deepens its investment in education and youth development. Through …