Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, a member of the Standard Bank Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to social responsibility and inclusive development with the continued expansion of its flagship Corporate Social …
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ILO Moves to Fix Healthcare Gap for Workers; Partners with Nigeria, Tanzania on Social Health Protection
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for an end to the “silos” between social protection and healthcare, urging world leaders to treat health as a fundamental human right rather …
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Corporate NewsEconomyFinance & ServicesPensionSocial Development
FCMB Pensions Disburses Over N200bn to Retirees, Marks 20 Years with Inclusion Drive in Abuja
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FCMB Pensions Limited, Mr Christopher Bajowa, has disclosed that the company has paid out more than N200 billion in pension benefits to …
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LEAP Africa Celebrates Youth Innovation at 12th Social Innovators Programme and Awards in Lagos
LEAP Africa has reaffirmed the continent’s rising global status as a centre of creativity and innovation as it hosted the 12th edition of the Social Innovators Programme and Awards (SIPA) …
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DevelopmentEconomyGender EqualityLabourNigeriaSocial Development
Nigeria Could Gain 1.7 Million Working Mothers by 2030 Through Affordable Childcare Investment
Nigeria could add up to 1.7 million working mothers to its labour force by 2030 if the government and private sector invest in affordable and quality childcare systems, according to …
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Digital EconomyEducationEntrepreneurshipHealthcareSocial Development
Noella Foundation Unveils Nationwide Empowerment Projects to Mark Seyi Tinubu’s 40th Birthday
The Noella Foundation has launched a series of life-changing social and economic initiatives across Nigeria to celebrate the 40th birthday of its co-founder, Mr. Seyi Tinubu. The Foundation said the …
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Who really Owns Nigeria’s Digital Economy – The People or the Platforms?
The air in Lagos is thick with the buzz of digital activity. From the mama put accepting transfers via a fintech QR code to the dispatch rider navigating traffic with …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentEducationSocial Development
Wema Bank Empowers Nigerian Students, Boosts Education and SDG Goals
Education remains one of the strongest tools for shaping the future of any society, especially among young people. It equips individuals with knowledge and skills, promotes good decision-making, and helps …
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EconomyEntrepreneurshipGOVERNMENTInnovationSocial DevelopmentTechnology
Ghana Innovation Hubs Push for Policy Support and Inclusion
The Ghana Hubs Network has hosted its 2025 Annual Gathering of Hubs in Accra with a focus on building stronger collaboration and encouraging innovation across the country’s entrepreneurship space. The …
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IRC Urges Streamlined Refugee IDs Under Kenya’s Shirika Plan
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has renewed its call for simplified access to refugee identity cards, stressing that the document is vital for refugees’ integration into Kenyan society. The appeal …