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- 23 Mar 2026
Canada–Nigeria Technology Partnership Forum Set for Lagos on March 26
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) at the Deputy High Commission of Canada in Nigeria will host a high-level Canada–Nigeria Technology Partnership Forum on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Federal…
- 11 Apr 2017
U.S. Showcases $700 Solar Plant in Enugu, Parleys Ugwuanyi on Bilateral Trade
The Foreign Commercial Service of the United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria concluded a four-day outreach (April 4-7) to Enugu State that focused on expanding commercial ties between the U.S.…
- 3 Jan 2021
Anambra Commissioner Quits Obiano Govt over Threat to Life
A commissioner with the Anambra State government, Dr Christian Madubuko has resigned his appointment, alleging threat to life and sabotage. Willie Obiano Madubuko who last worked as the Commissioner…
- 29 Jul 2021
Spectrum Pricing Regulations, Revised AOL will Strengthen Telecoms Market Structure, Enhance Competition - Danbatta
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that the ongoing amendments to two major regulatory instruments of the Commission…
- 29 Oct 2015
EDC Targets Nigeria in $10bn Sub-Saharan Africa Investment Plans
‎Global corporate financier Export Development Canada (EDC) opened its representation in sub-Saharan Africa. Nigeria stands to benefit as EDC aims to grow its total business in Africa to USD 10…
- 25 Aug 2014
UK Envoy on Trade and Investments visits Rack Centre
The Rack Centre recently hosted Peter Carter, the British Deputy High Commissioner Lagos, the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria and Angola Mr. David Heath MP alongside a business delegation…
- 29 May 2026
FidBank UK Broadens Investment Pathways for Nigerians into the UK Market
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc’s international subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited, has announced a commitment to support Nigerians – both individuals and corporations – in acquiring…
- 23 Sept 2024
NCC Rallies Stakeholders on Adoption of 6GHz Open Wi-Fi
Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has gathered opinion molders in the communications industry, to create people-centered policies for the adoption of 6GHz Open Wi-Fi. L-R: Executive Secretary,…
- 9 Jun 2021
Buhari Receives First Made in Nigeria Mobile Phone
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday received the first made in Nigeria cell phone, known as ITF Mobile. Adeniyi Adebayo, the Minister of Industry, trade and Investment, presented the phone to the…
- 24 Dec 2019
Asoko to Launch DIT DealRoom @ UK-Africa Investment Summit
Asoko Insight, Africa’s leading corporate data provider, is pleased to announce its partnership with the UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) to facilitate a digital DealRoom to support the…
- 18 May 2015
Jonathan Sacks NIPC Boss, Appoints Hassan-Baba as New CEO
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has sacked Mrs. Saratu Altine Umar the nExecutive Secretary/Chief Executive of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) and approved the appointment of…
- 17 Nov 2019
PoS Innovation Summit Focuses on African Continental Free Trade Agreement
One of Africa’s leading e-payment companies, Global Accelerex, is set to host the 7th Edition of its PoS Innovation Summit on December 11, 2019 at the Grand Ballroom of Eko Hotel & Suites,…
- 15 Oct 2021
All You to Need to know About UK, Nigeria Sixth Ministerial Economic Development Forum Held on Friday
The UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria, Helen Grant and Nigeria’s Minister of Industry Trade and Investment, Mr. Adeniyi Adebayo, on Friday, held virtually the sixth (6th) meeting of the…
- 13 Sept 2021
NAICOM Seeks Active Role for Insurers in AfCFTA
The Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Sunday Thomas, has urged African leaders to create an enabling environment for insurers to play more relevant roles in the continent’s free trade zone. Thomas spoke…
- 20 Jul 2026
Lagos Unveils N10m Single-digit Loan Scheme for MSMEs
The Lagos State Government has launched a new financing initiative that will provide single-digit interest loans of up to N10 million to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), in a major push…
- 14 Jul 2025
Woodhall Capital and Partners Launch ₦1.5Bn Fund
Woodhall Capital in partnership with Polaris Bank, Lagos and UK governments have announced the launch of a ₦1.5 billion Creative Sector Fund aimed at expanding access to structured financing for…
- 6 Dec 2020
Nigeria Submits Ratified AfCFTA Instrument to AU
Federal Government has presented the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement ratification instrument to the African Union in preparation for the take-off of the agreement in January 2021. The…
- 3 Jun 2013
Visa Requirements Hamper Trade, Job Creation in Africa-AfDB
Professor Mthuli Ncube, Chief Economist and Vice-President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has said that Africa is one of the regions in the world with the highest visa requirements.…
- 13 Oct 2017
Muhammadu Indimi Foundation Builds N600m Solar-Powered Village for IDPs
By ugo onwuaso The Muhammadu Indimi Foundation, a humanitarian organisation founded by Alhaji (Dr) Muhammadu Indimi, has announced the construction of N600m solar-powered village consisting of 100…
- 21 Oct 2021
How Propcom Mai-karfi Helped Smallholder Farmers in Nigeria's Rural Communities
UK aid funded programme, Propcom Mai-karfi, hosted a closing event at the Sheraton Abuja Hotel on Thursday, 21 October, along with key stakeholders in the agriculture sector. Ben Llewellyn-Jones,…
- 2 Mar 2026
Benue Secures $2bn PPP for AI School, Agro-Hubs, 10,000 Jobs
Benue State Government has finalized a landmark Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with KAOTHEEM Energy Services and TAICOP Capital Partners, facilitated by Benue Investment and Property Company…
- 13 Jan 2020
NCC Takes ICT Hubs to Rural Areas
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that there is need to facilitate local content development by promoting ICT innovation and technology entrepreneurship. It said leveraging on the…
- 10 Nov 2021
SEC Targets 25% of Islamic Capital Market Capitalization by 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that it was working with stakeholders develop the non-interest segment of the capital market that is expected to contribute at least 25 percent…
- 5 Jan 2020
Pantami Explains Reasons for Digital Economy Drive in Nigeria
Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has justified the necessity, appropriateness and significance of the re-designation of the Federal Ministry of…
- 24 Feb 2023
SEC, Pencom to Collaborate in Deepening Commodities Ecosystem
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the National Pensions Commissions (Pencom) on areas that would assist in further deepening the commodities…
- 25 Jul 2016
Uganda Authority Curbs Tax Evasion with EMC's Agile VCE Solution
According to Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), tax evasion in the country has been put under check thanks to the Vblock 340 platform with a VCE Vision™ software dashboard allowing the URA no longer…
- 3 Dec 2025
Nigeria-South Africa Chamber Celebrates Silver Jubilee of Bilateral Trade Ties
Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC) celebrated its 25th anniversary with a high-profile dinner in Lagos, drawing corporate leaders, diplomats, and state officials to honour a…
- 16 Mar 2025
Bridging Nigeria's Digital Divide: ITU and UK-FCDO Fuel Rural Connectivity Revolution
Mr. Yomi Arowosafe, Secretary of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has commended the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the…
- 21 Apr 2026
UK-Nigeria Trade Mission Builds on State Visit Momentum to Drive Commercial Outcomes
Underscoring the strength of the UK-Nigeria strategic partnership, the UK has completed its first trade and investment mission to Nigeria since the recent State Visit, focused on turning high‑level…
- 2 Feb 2014
Policy Implementation Hinders Broadband Revolution - Adebayo
Gbenga Adebayo, chairman, Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and managing director of Communications Network Support Services Limited (CNSSL) a Business…