Category: Business
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TOMATO TANTRUM: LAGOS TURNS TO PALM KERNEL & CUCUMBER TO SAVE STEW
TOMATO TANTRUM: LAGOS TURNS TO PALM KERNEL & CUCUMBER TO SAVE STEW Tomato prices in Lagos have gone from “just pricey” to “pay up or stew-less,” pushing residents to get creative in the kitchen. With a small basket costing up to N50,000, many are swapping fresh tomatoes for palm kernel stew (ofe akwu), tin tomatoes,…
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TINUBU EYES STRONGER NIGERIA-VIETNAM PARTNERSHIP
TINUBU EYES STRONGER NIGERIA-VIETNAM PARTNERSHIP Nigeria and Vietnam are turning up the heat on trade, investment, and climate action—President Tinubu is all in for a deeper, greener partnership. During a high-profile meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to boosting ties in trade, energy, mining, infrastructure,…
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LAGOS GEARS UP FOR INVEST IN LAGOS 2.0 WITH A POWER-PACKED LINEUP!
LAGOS GEARS UP FOR INVEST IN LAGOS 2.0 WITH A POWER-PACKED LINEUP! When commerce meets impact, Lagos shows the world how it’s done! The city’s top trade and development minds just dropped the curtain on the much-anticipated Invest in Lagos 2.0 and Africa Social Impact Summit — and it’s buzzing with promise.At a lively news…
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TINUBU CALLS FOR GLOBAL REBOOT: AFRICA WANTS IN!
TINUBU CALLS FOR GLOBAL REBOOT: AFRICA WANTS IN! At the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu didn’t hold back — he’s pushing for a fairer global game where Africa and emerging economies get a real seat at the table. From finance to healthcare, Tinubu wants reforms that actually include the continent, not…
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BRICS SUMMIT:BRAZIL HOSTS AS RUSSIA’S PUTIN, CHINA’S XI SKIP RIO TRIP
BRICS SUMMIT:BRAZIL HOSTS AS RUSSIA’S PUTIN, CHINA’S XI SKIP RIO TRIP Leaders of the growing BRICS group are gathering in Brazil for a summit overshadowed by United States President Donald Trump’s new tariff policies while presenting the bloc as a defender of multilateralism. The leaders, mainly from the developing world, will be discussing ways to…
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TINUBU HITS BRICS: NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC CHARM OFFENSIVE BEGINS!
TINUBU HITS BRICS: NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC CHARM OFFENSIVE BEGINS! Hold onto your hats, folks, because President Tinubu has officially touched down in sunny Rio for the 17th BRICS Summit! He’s not there for a beach vacation, though. Our President is on a mission to put Nigeria’s economy on the global map, armed with a strong handshake…
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TOMATO TANGO: WHY YOUR TOMATOES ARE COSTING MORE
TOMATO TANGO: WHY YOUR TOMATOES ARE COSTING MORE Tomato prices are on a wild ride, and farmers say it’s all about supply hiccups and transport troubles. The North’s harvest season is done and dusted, while Southwest farmers face sky-high transport costs and logistics nightmares, leaving markets thirsty and wallets lighter. Delayed rains up North didn’t help…
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NADDC PARTNERS WITH LADY MECHANIC INITIATIVE TO TRAIN WOMEN ON CNG VEHICLE CONVERSION
NADDC PARTNERS WITH LADY MECHANIC INITIATIVE TO TRAIN WOMEN ON CNG VEHICLE CONVERSIONThe National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) is teaming up with the Lady Mechanic Initiative to train female technicians on converting petrol vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The five-day training in Benin aims to boost women’s technical skills and promote gender…
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PLATEAU GOV INSPECTS REMODELING OF ICONIC HOTELS TO BOOST TOURISM
PLATEAU GOV INSPECTS REMODELING OF ICONIC HOTELS TO BOOST TOURISMGovernor Caleb Mutfwang inspected the ongoing renovation of Plateau and Hill Station hotels in Jos, aiming to revive the state’s tourism sector. Calling the hotels “iconic,” he emphasized partnerships with private investors to ensure sustainability and reduce reliance on public funds. Mutfwang expects significant completion by…
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KADUNA ALLOCATES N5 BILLION FOR WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN 2025
KADUNA ALLOCATES N5 BILLION FOR WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN 2025Kaduna State has set aside N5 billion in the 2025 budget to fund women’s economic empowerment grants. Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Rabi Salisu, revealed this at the North-West governors’ Nigeria For Women Project Scale-Up Summit in Katsina. The fund will support over 20,000 women with…
