The hospitality industry in Nigeria is set for a significant leadership transition as Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality arm of the Transnational Corporation (Transcorp Group) Plc, has announced the appointment …
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Telecel Ghana Urges Shift from Financial Access to Active Usage at Rural Banking Conference
Telecel Ghana’s Head of Small and Medium Enterprises, Mr Alfred Neizer, has called for a stronger national effort to convert Ghana’s improved financial access in rural areas into deeper and …
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Meet Influential female Hr and talent management professionals in Nigeria
In Nigeria’s fast-paced corporate world, where innovation and strategic thinking are key, a quiet revolution is being led by influential women in human resources and talent management. These are not …
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Stanbic IBTC Bank Strengthens Support for Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
Stanbic IBTC Bank has restated its commitment to helping Nigerian women grow their businesses, noting that women entrepreneurs play a vital role in the nation’s economy. In a statement released …
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FG, WTO Launch $50m Programme to Boost Nigerian Women in Digital Trade
The Federal Government has launched the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy Nigeria programme, a $50 million initiative designed to train, fund, and connect women-led businesses to international markets. The …
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MSMEDA, Sign EGP 500m Deal to Fund Over 5,000 Micro Businesses
by Adeolaby AdeolaThe Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) and Banque du Caire have signed two major agreements worth a combined EGP 500 million to support micro-enterprises across Egypt. The …
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Peter Mukhito Pledges Development for Lilongwe City Centre
Member of Parliament (MP) for Lilongwe City Centre under the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Mr. Peter Mukhito, has promised to bring real development and lasting change to the constituency if …
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Wema Bank Launches N2m Grant for Women Entrepreneurs Ahead of SheCan 6.0 Conference
Wema Bank has announced a N2 million business grant targeted at empowering women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. The grant will be issued through its women-focused platform, SARA by Wema, in collaboration …
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Ntale Urges Banks to Rethink Credit Systems for Women Entrepreneurs at Gender Expo 2025
KAMPALA, UGANDA – Prominent Ugandan banker and women’s empowerment advocate, Theopista Sekitto Ntale, has called on financial institutions to urgently redesign their credit scoring models to better suit the realities …
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Joan Agha Foundation Tackles AI Challenges in Entrepreneurship
The Joan Agha Foundation has unveiled new strategic approaches aimed at helping entrepreneurs navigate the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in business. The initiative was part of the foundation’s …