Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, former Minister of Works, Power and Housing Babatunde Fashola, SAN, and other national stakeholders have emphasised the need for a change in the mindset …
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British Council’s Film Lab Africa Showcases African Talent at ASIS 2025
The British Council’s Film Lab Africa, in partnership with Sterling One Foundation, has hosted a special film screening during the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2025, which ended recently. The …
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SEC DG Emomotimi Agama Elected Vice Chairman of IOSCO Africa
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has been elected Vice Chairman of the Africa/Middle East Regional Committee (AMERC) of the International Organisation …
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FirstBank Champions Inclusion and Digital Innovation at Canada-Africa Fintech Summit
FirstBank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its leadership role in driving financial inclusion and digital innovation by sponsoring the Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS) 2025. The bank said in a statement on …
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Elektron Finance Launches N200bn Bond Programme
Elektron Finance SPV Plc, a funding vehicle fully owned by Elektron Energy Development Strategies Limited, has launched a N200bn bond issuance programme and successfully completed its debut N4.64bn Series 1 …
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Nestlé Expands Empowering Rural Women Programme to Agbara
Nestlé Nigeria has extended its flagship initiative, Nestlé Empowering Rural Women in Nigeria, to Agbara, Ogun State, welcoming 49 new female entrepreneurs into the programme. The scheme, now in its …
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FBS Reinsurance Grows Insurance Revenue by 85% to N50.9bn in 2024
FBS Reinsurance Limited, an indigenous player in Nigeria’s insurance sector, has reported a strong financial performance for the 2024 financial year, with insurance revenue rising by 85 per cent to …
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AIICO, Leadway, NEM, Others Make 2025 Almond Insurance Industry
The Nigerian insurance industry is set for another major celebration as top companies and industry leaders have been shortlisted for the 2025 Almond Insurance Industry Awards. The nominees were officially …
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Harnessing Wearable Technology to Improve Construction Safety in Nigeria
In Nigeria, many construction workers face daily dangers due to poor enforcement of safety rules and limited resources on worksites. Fatal accidents remain high, especially where heavy machines operate in …
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FG Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable Housing Under Renewed Hope Programme
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has reiterated the Federal Government’s dedication to delivering affordable and dignified housing for Nigerians through the Renewed Hope Housing Programme of …