Category: Business
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GOVERNORS UNITE TO LAUNCHE ₦500 BILLION PRODUCE FOR LAGOS SCHEME
Governors Unite to Launch ₦500 Billion Produce for Lagos Scheme Talk about a star-studded lineup! Governors Agbu Kefas (Taraba), Mohammed Bago (Niger), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Ahmed Ododo (Kogi), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), and others came together to launch the ambitious ₦500 billion “Produce for Lagos” initiative. Aiming to boost agriculture and food security in Nigeria’s commercial…
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LAGOS AND FRIENDS SERVE UP ₦500 BILLION “PRODUCE FOR LAGOS” FEAST TO FIX FOOD FLOW
Lagos and Friends Serve Up ₦500 Billion “Produce for Lagos” Feast to Fix Food Flow On Wednesday, Lagos State rolled out a hefty ₦500 billion agricultural boost dubbed “Produce for Lagos,” a bold initiative aimed at tackling food insecurity while spicing up the state’s sprawling market scene. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, flanked by heavyweight governors from…
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JOB TALK TAKES CENTER STAGE IN ABUJA: CHAMPIONS TEAM UP FOR DECENT WORK
Job Talk Takes Centre Stage in Abuja: Champions Team Up for Decent Work On a lively Wednesday in Abuja, July 23, the National Dialogue on Decent Job Creation kicked off with a bang — featuring heavy hitters like Eberechi Marcus of the Eminent Emerging Entrepreneur Foundation, Nya-Etok Ezekiel from the Federal Housing Authority, and The…
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DIGITAL DREAM TEAM GATHERS IN ABUJA FOR WEB DESIGN WORKSHOP
Digital Dream Team Gathers in Abuja for Web Design Workshop In a power-packed session in Abuja, Nigeria’s digital heavyweights came together for a 2-day Web Design Standards Workshop aimed at levelling up the skills of digital experts, designers, and key public sector stakeholders. The event, a collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovation and…
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FROM NO TO GO: HOW A CEO TURNED DISABILITY INTO POWER PLAY
FROM NO TO GO: HOW A CEO TURNED DISABILITY INTO POWER PLAY Meet Eberechi Marcus — once rejected for his visual impairment, now a powerhouse CEO flipping the script on “vulnerability.” Told “You’re smart, but we can’t hire you,” Marcus refused to fold. Instead, he launched Eminent Emerging Entrepreneurs Foundation (EEEF), championing decent jobs for…
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NIGERIA’S GDP GROWS BY 3.13% IN Q1 2025, LED BY SERVICES AND INDUSTRY SECTORS
NIGERIA’S GDP GROWS BY 3.13% IN Q1 2025, LED BY SERVICES AND INDUSTRY SECTORS Nigeria’s economy expanded by 3.13% year-on-year in real terms during Q1 2025, up from 2.27% in Q1 2024, driven mainly by strong growth in the services and industry sectors, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed. The services sector grew by…
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CAC POSTPONES NEW FEES FOR DOCUMENT DOWNLOADS TO SEPTEMBER 1
CAC POSTPONES NEW FEES FOR DOCUMENT DOWNLOADS TO SEPTEMBER 1 The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) delays new charges for document downloads on its upgraded registration portal to Sept. 1, citing technical challenges affecting users. Originally set for August 1, the fee for documents not downloaded within seven days of approval will now take effect after…
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GLOBAL DROUGHTS IN 2023-2025: A SILENT CATASTROPHE WORSENING FOOD AND ENERGY CRISES
GLOBAL DROUGHTS IN 2023-2025: A SILENT CATASTROPHE WORSENING FOOD AND ENERGY CRISES New UNCCD and NDMC report reveals that recent droughts—among the worst ever recorded—are silently devastating millions, triggering hunger and energy blackouts across Africa. Countries like Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, and Zambia face catastrophic crop failures, soaring food prices, and severe power shortages from shrinking rivers…
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NCC LAUNCHES GENERAL AUTHORISATION FRAMEWORK TO BOOST DIGITAL INNOVATION AND CONNECTIVITY
NCC LAUNCHES GENERAL AUTHORISATION FRAMEWORK TO BOOST DIGITAL INNOVATION AND CONNECTIVITY The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) unveils a fresh regulatory framework to empower innovators, expand access, and close digital gaps across underserved communities. Speaking at the telecoms stakeholder event in Abuja, NCC’s EVC Dr. Aminu Maida highlighted how the new General Authorisation Framework (GAF) creates…
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NELFUND LAUNCHING JOB PORTAL TO BOOST GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES
NELFUND LAUNCHING JOB PORTAL TO BOOST GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES NELFUND isn’t just lending—it’s building a pathway to jobs and financial stability for Nigerian students, with a new job portal launching in 2026! To mark a year since launch, NELFUND’s MD, Akintunde Sawyerr, announced that while the agency can’t guarantee jobs, a centralised portal will soon help…
