Nigeria’s Housing Sector Struggles Under Multiple Taxes, Stakeholders Warn
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 of Emerging Technologies on Urban and Regional Planning: Challenges and Opportunities.” Bisi Adedire , President of the Association of Town Planning...
Solape Akinpelu Makes History as First Back-to-Back Aurora Tech Award Winner
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 2,018 global applicants, doubling last year’s entries, to retain the title previously won by fellow Nigerian Folake Owodunni in 2024. The...
Lagos Youth Employment Initiative Boosts Entrepreneurial Skills for 2,000 Young Nigerians by 2027
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, targeting 2,000 youths aged 18–35 by 2027, focuses on practical training often missing in traditional education systems. The program concluded with...
Sycamore Secures SEC Licence, Appoints Oluwagbenga Magbagbeola to Lead Asset Management Division
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 among Nigeria’s regulated investment firms, enhancing its competitive edge in the financial sector. The company has also appointed Oluwagbenga Magbagbeola,...
MAGGI Launches “Tales of Ramadan” Series to Celebrate the Spirit of Ramadan Through Food and Storytelling
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 series follows the journey of five women as they navigate the highs and lows of the holy month, discovering...
CSCS to Host 2025 AMEDA Conference in Lagos, Focusing on Financial Markets as Catalysts for Economic 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 Economies,’ will bring together key stakeholders to discuss the role of financial markets in driving economic growth and innovation. As Nigeria’s...
Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Escalate Geopolitical Tensions, Sending Global Markets into Turmoil
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. Federal Reserve’s crucial monetary policy meeting, adding to the economic uncertainty gripping investors worldwide. According to Reuters, the latest Israeli missile...
MediaFuse-Dentsu Nigeria Pioneers AI-Powered Growth Solutions to Transform Marketing Communications
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 & Technology Strategy,’ held in Lagos. The event underscored the company’s commitment to leveraging data-driven innovation and positioning itself as...
Governor Biodun Oyebanji Crowned 2024 Silverbird Man of the Year for Transformative Leadership in Ekiti State
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 to national development. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State as the 2024 Silverbird Man...
Private Sector Launches Large-Scale Agribusiness Financing Programme to Transform Nigeria’s Agriculture and Boost Food Security
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 Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of...
