Business leaders across northern Nigeria have lauded Africa’s foremost philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, for his distinction as the sole Nigerian named on Time Magazine’s 2026 list of the world’s 100 most influential people. President of the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KADCCIMA) Alhaji Farouk Suleiman, said:Continue Reading
By Moses Kolo The group of retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries in Kaduna State have expressed concern over the non-implementation of agreements reached with the state government on the restoration of their full pension entitlements The group in a statement on Thursday in Kaduna through their lawyer, MrContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye Quilox Team Leader, Akinlabi Abiola-Peller, says the nightclub is increasing investment in digital infrastructure and talent development to stay ahead in Nigeria’s evolving nightlife industry. Abiola-Peller disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. He noted that the initiative includes the expansion ofContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The Akinjide Adeosun Foundation (AAF) has underscored the need for sustained interventions in zero hunger, good health and well-being, and quality education in Nigeria. The Founder and Chairman of the AAF, Mr Akinjide Adeosun, made the remark on Tuesday in Lagos ahead of the foundation’s decadeContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Abuja Prosperity and Investment Laboratory (APIL) says it has unveiled a platform aimed at transforming how investment opportunities are structured and financed at the subnational level. The platform was unveiled at a high-level multi-stakeholder policy roundtable at the World Trade Center in Abuja. The roundtable wasContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Say it Loud Africa on Thursday announced plans to host the Artisan Summit and Expo (TASE) 2026, aimed at addressing challenges limiting artisans’ growth through empowerment, profitability and financial inclusion. The initiative is designed to bring together artisans and stakeholders from the public and private sectors toContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has partnered with Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) to advance research, policy dialogue and capacity building in the financial services sector. Dr Bennett Eze, Head, Research and Development, CIS, in a statement on Wednesday, said, “the collaboration was designed to addressContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal The Federal Government says it has intensified efforts to control tsetse flies in livestock producing communities as part of measures to improve cattle health and productivity. Mr Gilbert Okoro, Team Lead, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD), stated this on Wednesday while conducting Tsetse flyContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EVs) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with financing partners to ease CNG vehicle conversion financing and cut transport costs. Mr Ismaeel Ahmed, Executive Chairman, Pi-CNG & EV said on Wednesday in Abuja atContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Federal Government has reaffirmed commitment to modernising the Nigeria Police Force through partnerships, digital infrastructure deployment and adoption of emerging technologies. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this at a partnership signing in Abuja on Wednesday. Continue Reading
