…holding the equity are happier because they are compensated through capital gains." An Investment Associate at CardinalStone, Kayode Eseyin, attributed the moderation in finance costs to improved earnings and aggressive debt repayment. He said, "Most FMCGs returned to full profitability in 2025 and are basically on a d…

…others that can be used, and you, as the financial partner, should be able to come with investment guarantees for the production and value addition in batteries and other manufacturing ecosystems," the President said. Speaking on the farmer-herder clashes, the President told the visitors that his administration has tur…

…strengthening our institutions, and above all, creating an environment in which investment can flourish and shared prosperity can be realised. "Nigeria is ready, Nigeria is open for business, Nigeria is investing in the future and together, let us build that future, powered by partnership, driven by innovation and sust…

…Elana Laichena, founder of Flowt, an AI platform that helps businesses prepare for investment while giving investors tools to assess and monitor companies, said founders need to expect rejection rather than fear it. “You have to get used to hearing ‘no’ more than ‘yes’,” she said. Rather than treating rejection as fail…

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…IBM Cloud. That dependence has persisted even as banks sharply increase their digital investments. Nigeria’s 10 largest banks spent a combined ₦177.91 billion (about $116 million) on information technology in the first quarter of 2026, up 30.8% from ₦136.04 billion ($98.46 million) a year earlier, as they expanded arti…

…Becoming a permanent resident in Germany Learning German became another long-term investment. Robert said he arrived in Germany speaking little of the language, but quickly realised that mastering it was about far more than ordering food or navigating everyday life. In Germany, language proficiency can determine how qu…

…According to the Presidency, the matter was uncovered in October 2025 after the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, NIPC, raised concerns that the purported council was carrying out functions similar to those of the commission. The Office of the Chief of Staff to the President, thereafter, petitioned security age…

Through climate-smart investments and sustainable practices, Nigeria can create jobs, strengthen resilience, attract investment and secure long-term prosperity for future generations," he said. Also, the Country Head, Aggregates and Concrete, HBM Nigeria Plc, Emmanuel Ilaboya, highlighted the growing pressures shaping…

…sound fiscal policies, innovative financing mechanisms, tax reforms and a conducive investment environment. "The housing sector remains one of the strongest drivers of economic growth. It has the capacity to stimulate manufacturing, create millions of jobs, deepen financial inclusion and attract both domestic and forei…

…interests and focus instead on a more fundamental national question: what level of investment is required to guarantee the continued safety, efficiency and global competitiveness of Nigeria's airspace? This is the prism through which the proposal to increase the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency's share of the Ticket…

…Staff, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, and the self-styled Director General, Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, Mr Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, is just another chapter in the evolving Nigeria's one-week-one-scandal democracy that's regrettably taking shape under the watchful eyes of our dear Tinubu, respected for his…

…He stressed the need for stronger institutional frameworks capable of protecting investments in the pharmacy sector while promoting sustainable healthcare delivery. The ACPN National Chairman, Pharm. Ezeh Ambrose Igwekamma, described Unity 2026 as a defining moment for the pharmacy profession and an opportunity to repo…

…are pursuing postgraduate studies abroad under the programme. Otuaro argued that the investments reflected the government's commitment to ensuring lasting peace and development in the Niger Delta. He also expressed confidence that the region would support President Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027. "And come 2027, we w…

…virtually anywhere in the world. Verve’s growth strategy is underpinned by continued investment in payment innovation. Through capabilities such as contactless payments, tokenisation and digital wallet integrations, Verve is enhancing convenience, security and user experience across physical and digital channels. As Ve…

…do something one is already doing,” he wrote, arguing that recognising Equity Equivalent Investment Programmes (EEIPs) in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector was already part of both the Democratic Alliance (DA) party's 2024 election manifesto and the GNU’s Medium Term Development Plan. The letter…

…customers, operates across 20 African countries and four continents, supports trade and investment, and demonstrates that an African institution can compete globally, while being deeply committed to our continent's development. "This success belongs to generations of dedicated colleagues, exceptional management, vision…

…in many countries that make it difficult to move money in and out. In 2022, impact investment firm Mercy Corps Ventures (MCV), backed by funding from Ripple, the US‑based blockchain payments company, launched a tokenised savings product in Cameroon with local fintech Ejara that fractionalised government bonds into digi…

…exercise has ended may come too late. She added that while lost properties and investments could be replaced, lives could not. She said, "Our citizens are strongly advised to take advantage of this extension and utilise the full capacity of the aircraft. "The last evacuation flight is expected to arrive South Africa on…

…than those who do not. This is now an instrumental tool for attracting private-sector investment and stimulating technology-driven manufacturing. "In general, it is clear that to reposition Nigeria as an industrial powerhouse, we must reduce foreign raw material imports by at least 60 per cent in the next five years an…

…Bank portfolio came on June 29, 2026, when the bank approved the Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration programme. The programme consists of two facilities worth $500m and $750m respectively, bringing total financing under the initiative to $1.25bn. Announcing the approval, the World Bank said the financi…

…development partners and the international community. He further advocated increased investment in durable solutions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), including skills development, livelihood support, social inclusion and community resilience programmes to enable displaced persons rebuild their lives with dignit…

…Jobe, commended the Buhari family for sustaining the late president's ideals through investments in education. "This edifice is a remarkable achievement. It is contributing towards education and knowledge, and there is no greater investment than one that enlightens society," the governor said. The governor also praised…

…designed to create an enabling environment for sustainable development and attract more investments into the community." Among the projects inaugurated were the 1.5-kilometre MCC concrete road, the Police Area Command headquarters, the Okpella Vigilante Office and Okpella Finance Limited, while construction is ongoing…

…salary deductions have financed the housing project, with many fearing the loss of their investments. In response, the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC), Trade Union Side, has petitioned the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Esther Didi Walson-Jack, urging urgent intervention to…