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- 15 May 2025
IFC Invests $5m in Husk Nigeria to Build 108 Solar Mini Grids
Husk Power Energy Systems Nigeria Ltd (Husk Nigeria), a subsidiary of solar mini-grid operator Husk Power Systems Inc., has received a $5 million investment from The International Finance Corp.…
- 7 Nov 2025
Nigeria’s $618m Tech Incubator Debuts
Nigeria made its first direct investment to support technology-enabled startups, as it seeks to back a sector that has already grown commercial capital Lagos into a key tech hub for Africa, according…
- 10 Aug 2013
CWG Boss Gives Commencement Speech @ CEIBS Graduation
The choice of Austin Okere to give the keynote address for the 2012 graduating class at the fourth Executive MBA graduation ceremony of the China Europe International Business School’s Africa…
- 10 Feb 2016
WorldRemit Raises $45m for Next Phase of Growth
Money transfer service WorldRemit has raised $45m in financing from TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp. and Silicon Valley Bank. Pioneering a mobile-first approach to remittances, WorldRemit will…
- 24 Aug 2017
Abdullahi, New Communications Ministry Perm Sec Resumes
One of the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries by the Federal Government, Alhaji Abdulaziz Mashi Abdullahi, who was posted to the Ministry of Communications resumed duties at the Ministry today,…
- 13 Sept 2022
Why Digital and Tech Skills Need to be Included at all Levels of Education
Education is, without a doubt, a fundamental human right. Today, digitalisation enables us to improve education and provide equal access to all. But where do we even begin? In a world when everything…
- 2 Nov 2021
How Low-code Development Can Help Small Businesses
By Hyther Nizam, President - MEA, Zoho Corp No-code and low-code software development platforms are gaining popularity in recent times—especially among SMBs and SMEs—for their dynamic ability to…
- 12 Nov 2025
UK Launches Phase Two of Nigeria–UK PACT Fund to Boost Clean Energy and Climate Action
United Kingdom has officially launched Phase Two of the Nigeria–UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) Fund, unveiling a new package of support aimed at powering Nigeria’s clean…
- 13 Mar 2025
Fidelity Splashes Millions of Naira on Youth Corps Members with GAIM 6
Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to financial inclusion, youth empowerment, and promoting a healthy savings culture by rewarding nine National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members with…
- 16 Feb 2009
Red Star Express Appoints Alamu Marketing Manager
To continue to be one of the leaders in the courier business in Nigeria, Red Star Express plc has elevated Ayo Alamu as its marketing/ corporate affairs manager. He replaces Charles…
- 2 Aug 2021
MVX teams Up with Payhippo on Trade Finance for Nigerian SMBs
MVX, Nigerian digital freight and hauling company has partnered with Payhippo, Nigeria-based artificial intelligence (AI)-driven SMB lending platform to grow trade finance opportunities for companies…
- 8 Dec 2008
Progenics Sets Global Targets for 2009
Frontline systems and solutions integrators in multiple sectors of the economy, Progenics Corp Limited said that it has concluded plans to formally open its international office in the United States…
- 19 Dec 2016
AfDB Group provides $250m to Support ENABLE YOUTH Nigeria Programme
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), has approved the ENABLE Youth Nigeria programme, and will provide a USD 250 million loan, to contribute to job creation, food…
- 25 Oct 2023
Fidelity Bank Boosts Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports with FITCC Houston
The much-anticipated second edition of the Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) got off to a boisterous start on Tuesday, 24 October 2023 as leading financial institution…
- 26 Aug 2015
Visa Checkout Expands, Financial Institution Partners Surpass 330
Visa Incorporated, leaders in global payments, have announced the continued global success of Visa Checkout, the online check out service that allows shoppers to pay with their cards online and on…
- 7 Mar 2013
IBM Helps Ekiti State Improve Governance, Education Capabilities
A team of IBM specialists completing a month-long pro bono consulting assignment yesterday presented recommendations to Ekiti State Government (EKSG) for strategies that will improve its…
- 23 Nov 2009
IBM Completes Five Projects in Cross River State
International Business Machine (IBM) has successfully completed a program of corporate citizenship activity aimed at helping Cross River State compete in a global marketplace. A first IBM Corporate…
- 7 May 2024
5 things SMBs should look for when considering business apps
By Kehinde Ogundare, Country Head - Nigeria, Zoho Corp. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are the lifeblood of the Nigerian economy. According to figures released last year by the…
- 31 Aug 2021
FCMB Partners Mercy Corps to Uplift 500,000 Farmers, Vulnerable in North East
First City Monument Bank’s (FCMB) and Mercy Corps, have announced a partnership that will ensure that about 500,000 farmers and vulnerable people in Nigeria’s North-East zone can now access farming…
- 2 Dec 2014
UPS Foundation Doles Out Over $2.4n for Global Volunteerism Initiatives
The UPS Foundation announced that it will award more than $2.4 million to nine nonprofit organizations focused on volunteer efforts. This includes $1.2 million awarded to the Points of Light…
- 19 Jan 2022
Important Factors to Consider While Building a Business Intelligence Programme for Your Organisation
By Hyther Nizam, President - MEA, Zoho Corp With digital transformation picking up faster than ever before in the business landscape, most organisations today employ a mix of business tools to run…
- 4 Nov 2013
FG May Lose $12Bn to Oil Theft this Year
Revenue earned by Nigeria this year may be as much as $12 billion short of budget estimates as theft of crude and output disruptions persist in the oil-rich Niger River delta, according to Ngozi…
- 7 Oct 2025
Yakubu Steps Down, Agbamuche-Mbu Takes Over INEC Leadership
May Agbamuche-Mbu, a National Commissioner at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has assumed office as the acting Chairman of the Commission following the formal handover by…
- 8 Sept 2008
Progenics Boss Advocates Technology Approach for MFBs
Mr. Tony Udoh, managing director and chief executive officer of Progenics Corp Limited, a total technology solutions provider for the financial and other sectors of the economy, has advised…
- 14 Apr 2019
AfDB Hails Canada’s US$1.1 b Pledge in Callable Capital Support
On the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF Spring meetings, Canada announced a $1.1 billion commitment in temporary callable capital to support the African Development Bank. Canada’s announcement, to be…
- 19 Dec 2016
FG to Use Technology to Tackle Smuggling, Raise Revenues- Adeosun
Federal Government has initiated plans to use technology as an enabler to fight smuggling and increase revenue collections. Mrs Kemi Adeosun, minister of Finance, who disclosed this at the…
- 4 Jun 2019
PIC, MTN’s Largest Shareholder Pushes for Board Changes
Public Investment Corp. (PIC), MTN’s largest shareholder, is reportedly pushing for the restructuring of the leadership of the mobile-phone company to avoid the regulatory, legal and political…
- 25 Apr 2017
Arogundade, Sidmach MD Bags ‘Man of The Year’ Award
Otunba Adedayo Peter Arogundade ‘APS’, the managing director of Sidmach Technologies Nigeria Limited, was at the weekend unveiled at the Nigeria CommunicationsWeek ‘Man of the Year’. Prior to…
- 7 Feb 2026
Alawuba Advocates Security, Bankable Projects, Infrastructure Development to Promote South-East Vision
Oliver Alawuba, Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has called on leaders and key stakeholders in the South-East to prioritise security and peace,…