Firm empowers urban entrepreneurs, enhances financial inclusion

By  Stellamaris Ashinze As urbanisation continues to reshape Nigeria’s economic landscape, digital financial platforms are becoming pivotal in bridging the credit gap for small scale entrepreneurs and the self employed. Recent data indicates that as of 2024, no fewer than 128 million Nigerians, more than half of the population. nowContinue Reading

PenCom begins disbursement of N758bn to retirees

By Nana Musa The Director-General (D-G) of National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms Omolola Oloworaran, says the commission has began the disbursement of N758 billion bond approved by the Federal Government to clear outstanding pension liabilities. Oloworaran said this while giving her one-year scorecard at the Pension Revolution Summit in Abuja.Continue Reading

UNESCO rallies stakeholders for science, tech devt

UNESCO has urged stakeholders to ensure the implementation and effective use of the National Research and Innovation Fund (NRIF). The UN agency made the appeal at a 3-day consultation workshop on the operationalisation of Nigeria’s NRIF. The NRIF would be operational under the project: ‘’Strengthening UK-West Africa Science Technology andContinue Reading

NOTAP, others seek collaborative approach to intellectual property challenges

  By Tolu Aiyegbusi Stakeholders in the intellectual property subsector have advocated a multi-stakeholder approach towards addressing challenges facing intellectual property in Nigeria. They have also called for increased awareness and education on intellectual property rights. They made the call in Abuja on Monday at a report validation workshop organisedContinue Reading