The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has said that the global movement towards sustainable finance is reshaping investment choices, corporate governance and risk management …
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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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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. …
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FREEE Recycle, RUWES partner to convert aerosol waste into clean cooking fuel for rural women
FREEE Recycle Limited and the Rural Women Energy Security Initiative (RUWES) have entered into a landmark partnership to convert recycled aerosol waste into clean cooking fuel for women in rural …
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NLNG urges Africa to move beyond raw material exports, lead global LNG market
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has urged African nations to shift from being raw material suppliers to becoming major players in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. Speaking at the …
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LG Electronics wins big at IFA 2025, bags 17 innovation awards including ‘Best of IFA’
LG Electronics has emerged as the biggest winner at the maiden edition of the IFA 2025 Innovation Awards, claiming an impressive 17 honours, including the prestigious Best of IFA title. …
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Mirova Commits $10m to ARC Ride’s E-Mobility Expansion in Kenya
Sustainable investment firm, Mirova, has committed up to US$10 million in five-year debt funding to ARC Ride, a Nairobi-based electric mobility startup, marking its first electric vehicle investment in Sub-Saharan …
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FirstBank Partners E1 Lagos GP, Nigeria’s First All-Electric Powerboat Racing Championship
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its partnership with the E1 Lagos GP, the country’s first-ever all-electric powerboat racing championship scheduled to hold in October 2025. The bank, in …
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5 African Companies Successfully Applying Lean Principles to Drive Growth and Efficiency
Lean principles, once seen as tools only for global corporations in developed markets, are now taking root across Africa. In today’s competitive economy, where businesses grapple with rising costs, tough …
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Nigerian Farmers Advised to Reduce Antibiotics in Livestock for Sustainable Agriculture
Nigerian farmers have been advised to reduce their heavy use of antibiotics in livestock production to protect animal health, improve food safety, and safeguard the environment. The call was made …