Stakeholders in Nigeria’s housing sector have raised alarms over multiple taxes and levies imposed on private developers, calling the burden a major barrier to growth. The concerns were voiced at a two-day workshop in Ogun State titled “The Impact...
Nigerian fintech innovator Solape Akinpelu has cemented her legacy as the first two-time Aurora Tech Award winner , claiming the $30,000 top prize at the 2025 ceremony in Cairo (April 11–13). The founder of agri-fintech platform Hervest triumphed over...
To address Nigeria’s youth unemployment crisis, Lagos State’s West Africa Vocational Education (WAVE) has partnered with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) and King’s Trust Fund (KTI) to equip young Nigerians with critical entrepreneurial skills . The initiative,...
Sycamore, a leading Nigerian financial technology company with over N10 billion in assets under management, has announced the acquisition of a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) licence to operate as a fund and portfolio manager. This milestone positions Sycamore...
In a heartfelt initiative to strengthen bonds and celebrate the essence of Ramadan, MAGGI, a beloved brand from Nestlé Nigeria, has unveiled Tales of Ramadan—a six-week storytelling series that highlights the power of food in fostering friendship, love, and transformation....
The Central Securities Clearing System PLC (CSCS) is set to host the annual conference of the Africa and Middle East Depositories Association (AMEDA) in Lagos. The event, themed ‘Shaping the Future: Financial Markets & Infrastructures as Catalysts for Transforming...
Global markets experienced significant volatility on Tuesday as Israeli airstrikes on Gaza heightened geopolitical tensions, triggering a selloff on Wall Street and driving gold prices to record highs. The escalating conflict in the Middle East coincided with the U.S....
MediaFuse-Dentsu Nigeria has announced its groundbreaking initiative to redefine the future of marketing communications through artificial intelligence-powered integrated growth solutions. The revelation came during the agency’s recently concluded three-day 2025 Management Strategy Conference, themed ‘Driving Through a Sustainable Data...
The 2024 Silverbird Man of the Year Award, one of Nigeria’s most prestigious honors, celebrated its 20th anniversary in grand style at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos. The star-studded event, recognized individuals who have made remarkable contributions...
In a significant move to revolutionize Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the private sector has introduced a Large-Scale Agribusiness Financing Programme aimed at strengthening food security and driving food sovereignty. The initiative, unveiled in Abuja during a high-level meeting with the...