By Olukayode Babalola The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has trained farmers, researchers, policymakers and extension personnel on carbon finance to position them for opportunities in the emerging carbon economy. The two-day capacity building workshop, funded by the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ), began on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), says non-interest financing can significantly improve women entrepreneurs’ access to business funding and expand economic opportunities across Nigeria. Obegolu said this at a women-led businesses programme themed “Mobilising Non-Interest Funding for Women Businesses” onContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The new Chairman of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN),Board, Dr Nasir Gawuna, has promised to revitalise the bank and expand housing finance access for Nigerians. Assuming office on Monday in Abuja, Gawuna pledged to align his efforts with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda toContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government is intensifying efforts to enhance industrial expansion, ease access to funding and drive digital innovation to boost Nigeria’s economic competitiveness. The Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Sen. John Enoh, said during the 2025 Renewed Hope Global Virtual Conference on Sunday. EnohContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola, News Agency of Nigeria A petty trader, Mrs Mary Okunrinnla, in September 2024, downloaded one of the Fintech apps for the first time to enhance her business transaction. Prior to being financially included in the banking system, Aunty Mary, as she’s fondlyContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mrs Oluwatoyin Madein, has called for transparency and accountability to be entrenched across all tiers and aspects of governance in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Mr Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at theContinue Reading
