…of Students, Dr Chinelo Nwosu, commended the European Union for its sustained investment in Nigeria's human capital development. She encouraged the beneficiaries to make the most of the opportunity and return to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria's growth. "Go to school, come back and continue to develop Nigeria. Be go…
…portfolio to about 40 startups across Africa with its fund. The second close comes as investment in the African climate technology sector recovers after a 2024 slump. Climate tech funding fell to $754 million that year, according to TechCabal Insights’ funding tracker, before rebounding to $1.1 billion by November 2025…
…and state leaders to move beyond mere political discourse and make transparent, upfront investments to secure agricultural corridors, support smallholder farmers with accessible resources, and collaborate vigorously with organisations like the WFP to bridge funding gaps before this crisis escalates and claims more live…
…growing interest in the sport. Ethiopia's case was highlighted as one of persistent underinvestment, having come closest to World Cup qualification in the 2014 African qualifying series, where the Walias were eliminated by Nigeria over two legs, despite having previously won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1962. Chief Exe…
…inconvenience. It has become a recurring national challenge that demands sustained investment in drainage infrastructure, stricter environmental enforcement, better urban planning and stronger community participation if lives and livelihoods are to be protected from future disasters. EBONYI: Flood, rainstorm submerge m…
The President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said strategic investments in aquaculture, hatcheries, feed production, processing, cold-chain logistics and export infrastructure could reduce imports, conserve foreign exchange, create more than 500,000 jobs and position Nigeria as a leading exporter of…
…individuals looking for solutions related to business advertising, property searches, investment opportunities and information on upcoming events. Throughout the video, the comedian recommends Wetinuneed as a one-stop platform where users can access business listings, online shopping opportunities, property information…
…Nigeria's economy is fragile. We must not do anything that will unnecessarily drive away investment. Think about the millions of Nigerians who depend on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp every day. Students use these platforms, market women use them, small businesses rely on them, and entrepreneurs buy and sell product…
…would open up the economy, facilitate military operations, improve security and attract investment. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, said the projects were first awarded in 2021 at a combined cost of about N55bn but were delayed due to insecurity. He explained that the contracts were later reviewed, with the Bama-Ba…
…while @ChrisUgo18 described it as "Classic example of people-oriented leadership and investment in people and education." The development comes as many young Nigerians continue to seek opportunities abroad amid economic challenges at home. Blessing, who graduated with a CGPA of 4.76/5.0 from UNILORIN, had publicly appe…
…bodies or official appointments risks undermining confidence in Nigeria's governance and investment climate," it said. The movement called on the Presidency to publish details of the budgetary provision, including its origin, the administrative processes that led to it, and measures being taken to prevent a recurrence.…
…challenge. Obi urged the federal government and state governments to make proactive investments in securing agricultural corridors and support smallholder farmers with accessible resources. He urged governments to work closely with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and other development partners to bridge f…
…for a moment. Many people spend years searching for the "perfect business." The perfect investment. The perfect economic climate. Meanwhile, someone else starts with one small idea and improves it little by little. Years later, the second person owns a thriving business. The difference wasn't luck. The difference was a…
…delivery or finance app would have required massive backend infrastructure and investment. The Lobola Calculator was the perfect project to tackle. It solved a unique, real-world cultural need, didn’t require major funding to publish, and allowed me to build my development confidence without overextending myself.” More…
…The presidential media aide further said: “First, officials of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), the statutory agency responsible for investment promotion, together with officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, identified the anomaly and lodged complaints with the appropriate authorities for cla…
…and state leaders to move beyond political rhetoric and make transparent, upfront investments in securing agricultural corridors and supporting smallholder farmers with accessible resources. He urged closer collaboration with the WFP to bridge funding gaps before the crisis claimed more lives, particularly those of chi…
…financial institutions and businesses, served as a platform for Nigeria to showcase investment opportunities and engage potential partners in financing key sectors of the economy. "At APM Terminals, we recognise that the transition to sustainable transport begins at our ports. This is why we have invested heavily in mo…
…Rosalyn D Henderson-Meyes, recognised the Imo State Governor for undertaking " extensive investments in road infrastructure, urban renewal and digital transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing connectivity, improving public service delivery and creating an enabling environment for sustainable growth " The South Car…
…Verghis defended government borrowing as a necessary tool for financing long-term investments that stimulate economic growth and improve living standards. “Nigeria borrows for the same reasons that all countries borrow. If you want to deliver results to people, the money available on an annual basis is not enough. So y…
…their business models, improve their products, develop market traction, and prepare for investment through the broader timbuktoo pipeline. The accelerator is part of UNDP’s broader timbuktoo initiative, launched at the 2024 World Economic Forum in Davos with a goal of mobilising $1 billion over 10 years to support 10,0…
…gap by providing developers with the capital and credibility needed to secure larger investments. True scale demands moving beyond surface-level integrations to robust execution. We've filtered the noise out of Moonshot 2026, optimising the conference strictly for high-calibre connections between startup founders, glob…
…implementation of Phase II. "The real test is implementation. Commitments must become investments, policies must become programmes and programmes must produce results that citizens can see and feel. "As we launch Phase II of the Social Dimension of Ecological Transition project, let us proceed with confidence, cooperat…
…a practice that has become widespread across Africa’s technology sector since VC investment retreated from its 2021 peak. The downturn has forced some fintech, e-commerce, logistics, and software startups to restructure to conserve cash. For example, fintech lender Tala recently laid off staff as it seeks to streamline…
…said Nigeria could not achieve meaningful improvements in healthcare without stronger investment in research and innovation. He, however, said challenges including inadequate funding, limited infrastructure, a shortage of dedicated researchers and fragmented research efforts continued to constrain the institute's growt…
…government, as they exposed the urgent need for greater commitment, collaboration, and investment in the fight against insecurity. The PDP governorship hopeful called on the state government to tell the people it superintends what it is doing with the huge monthly security votes appropriated for the protection of lives…