By Rukayat Moisemhe and Aderonke Ojediran Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has unveiled the Lagos State Access to Finance for SMEs through Cooperatives (LASMECO) to provide access to finance for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) and registered cooperative societies in the state. Sanwo-OluContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Coronation Merchant Bank says it generated N12.26 billion for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024. This is a 363 per cent growth from its N2.65 billion generated in 2023. This is contained inContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) says long-term financial planning and risk management are crucial for securing a comfortable retirement. Its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Olusegun Omosehin, said this during the 2025 edition of Inspenonline RetirementContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has emphasised the need to align African engineering education with global standards, while adapting such standards to local realities. The society also called for greater investment in infrastructure, partnerships, and digital tools to bridge the gapContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa As a response to the growing need for stable and reliable investment opportunities in the nation’s dynamic economic landscape, CFG Africa has introduced the GFG AM Naira Fixed Income Fund. The launch event, which took place in Lagos on Wednesday, gathered key stakeholders, investors,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) on Tuesday gathered capital market stakeholders to honour late financial icon, Dr Pascal Dozie, who passed on April 8, aged 85. Born on April 9, 1939, Dozie was a pioneer in Nigeria’s financialContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf Mr Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), has urged African nations to forge a united front in the battle against energy poverty across the continent. Lokpobiri made the call on Monday during the opening ceremony of the NigerianContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) has launched its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) code to enhance the ease and accessibility of investment services for all users. The newly launched code *7270#, which is set to go live on Thursday, May 8,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi As global trade navigates the complexities of rising international tensions, West Africa is proactively charting a course towards economic empowerment. This is through enhanced regional integration and strategic industrial development. Instead of being sidelined by shifts in global alliances, the region is seizingContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and UNICCON Group of Companies, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on advancing Nigeria’s space technology and innovation landscape. The signing of the MoU held at the UNICCON Group’s headquarters on Monday in Abuja.Continue Reading
