Directors of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) from universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria have raised concerns over poor infrastructure, funding constraints, and resistance to change, describing them …
Western Africa
- EducationGOVERNMENTInfrastructureInnovationNigeriaTechnologyWestern Africa
- BusinessBusiness InsightsBusiness PoliciesEconomyGOVERNMENTNigeriaPoliciesTransportation & LogisiticsWestern Africa
NIMASA Confirms 8-Year Loan Tenure, Single-Digit Interest for Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has confirmed that the long-awaited Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) will be disbursed under an eight-year repayment plan with a single-digit interest …
- BusinessBusiness InsightsEnergyMarketsNigeriaTechnologyWestern Africa
Itel Solar Energy Opens First Nigerian Hub at Alaba Market, Targets Affordable Power for Homes, Businesses
Itel Solar Energy has launched its first official sales and service hub in Nigeria, setting up shop at the popular Alaba International Market in Lagos. The company said the move …
- BusinessBusiness InsightsEconomyInternational RelationsNigeriaTrade and CommerceWestern Africa
Customs Agents Kick as French Shipping Firm CMA/CGM Imposes $100 Surcharge on Nigeria-Bound Cargoes
Licensed customs agents in Nigeria have raised serious concerns following the introduction of a $100 Peak Season Surcharge by French shipping giant CMA/CGM on all twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers …
- Banking, Finance & InvestmentBusinessEconomyFinance & ServicesINVESTMENTNigeriaTrade and CommerceWestern Africa
Rand Merchant Bank Supports Tinubu’s Reforms, Predicts Stronger West African Trade
Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria has thrown its weight behind the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the policies are vital to driving trade and investment growth across West …
- DevelopmentEconomyGOVERNMENTInnovationNigeriaWestern Africa
ECOWAS, World Bank Hold Workshop in Abuja to Improve Internet Access Across West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with the World Bank-funded West Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (WARDIP), has started a two-day technical workshop aimed at improving …
- EconomyEnergyGOVERNMENTInternational RelationsNigeriaPoliciesWestern Africa
Nigeria Records Fastest Economic Growth in 10 Years, Says World Bank, But Inflation Still a Big Problem
The World Bank has revealed that Nigeria’s economy grew at its fastest rate in almost 10 years in 2024, driven by strong performance in the fourth quarter and better management …
- AfricaBanking, Finance & InvestmentBusiness InsightsEconomyFinance & ServicesGhanaNigeriaTrade and CommerceWestern Africa
Rand Merchant Bank Backs Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Eyes Growth in West African Trade
Corporate and investment banking firm Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Nigeria has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying they are crucial for stimulating trade and investment across …
- BusinessBusiness InsightsBusiness PoliciesDangote IndustriesEconomyEnergyInfrastructureNigeriaOil & GasTrade and CommerceWestern Africa
Dangote Refinery, Marketers Clash Over Local Fuel Supply Claims
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rejected claims made by oil marketers that the refinery cannot meet Nigeria’s local fuel demand. Officials of the refinery told our correspondent that …
- Business InsightsBusiness PoliciesDevelopmentEconomyLabourNigeriaSpotlightWestern Africa
Navigating the New Minimum Wage: Impact and Strategies for Small Businesses in Nigeria
Introduction The discourse surrounding the minimum wage in Nigeria has always been a critical point of discussion, particularly for the business community. As the government and labor unions engage in …