By Taiye Olayemi Wema Bank has disbursed N120 million in grants to youth-led startups, aimed at solving the nation’s development challenges through technology. The Managing Director of Wema Bank, Mr Moruf Oseni, who reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to youth-led innovation, said sustained investment in technology and talent is critical toContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, Dec. 21, 2025(NAN) The Bureau of Public Procurement(BPP) has alerted members of the public to a fraudulent Facebook account impersonating its Director-General, Dr Adebowale Adedokun. This is contained in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head of Press and Public Relations, BPP, in Abuja on SundayContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Heirs Energies Ltd., has sealed a 750 million dollars financing agreement with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The agreement was signed by Mr Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of Heirs Holdings and Dr George Elombi, the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Afreximbank, in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) says the assumptions underpinning the 2026 budget are “more conservative, which is good”. Dr Muda Yusuf, CPPE Director and Chief Executive Officer, told NAN by telephone that oil price and output assumptions were largely appropriate. President Bola TinubuContinue Reading
Business leaders have called on entrepreneurs and CEOs to build strong, globally competitive businesses to help drive Nigeria’s goal of becoming a trillion-dollar economy by 2030.
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By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Friday approved N58.47 trillion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year. Mr Tanimu Yakubu, the Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation, made this known while briefing newsmen after the FEC meeting, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Organisers of the 2025 Eko Fiesta say the three-day event will promote local businesses, empower youths and position Lagos State as a leading tourism and cultural destination. Mr Damilare Osho, a partner at Dosh and Wales Company, organisers ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), following the Senate’s confirmation of its members on Tuesday. This is contained in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday in Abuja. Dr Musiliu OseniContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Chief Emeka Obegolu, the President of Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), says the Prince Adetokunbo Kayode SAN Trade and Convention Centre generated N147.3 million revenue in 2025. Obegolu said this at the chambers’ Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja. He said that the figure wasContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms prompted British conglomerate PZ Cussons to reverse its planned exit from Nigeria. The group said the company’s decision highlighted improving macroeconomic conditions and growing investor confidence in the country. In a statement signed by ChairmanContinue Reading
