…of economic opportunities. The story highlights how generations of women built thriving businesses in Abidjan while maintaining strong cultural and economic ties with their hometown. The second-place award went to Adewale of The PUNCH for his special report on Nigeria's U-19 women's cricket team. His report chronicled…

…CEOs' forums, investment forums, policy roundtables, technical sessions, exhibitions, business-to-business meetings, business-to-government engagements and project showcases designed to mobilise investments and strengthen partnerships across Africa's housing value chain. The event will also provide a unique marketplace…

…who were on referral from Baba, could see the President, his principal. These foreign businessmen were, however, not allowed to see the Aso Rock Big Man as they refused to play ball. Obasanjo was expectedly filled with a heavy dose of anger. He believed that after lodging the complaint of this barefaced attempted extor…

…bid in 2027. "And come 2027, we will not be swayed by the rhetoric of 'political businessmen'. We will give 100 per cent support to President Tinubu because we believe that he will do more for the region in his second term," he added. Speaking on the objective of the workshop, Otuaro said the training forms part of his…

…delivering secure, convenient and innovative payment solutions that empower consumers, businesses and financial institutions while advancing financial inclusion and economic participation across Africa. As digital payments continue to transform economies across Africa, Verve remains focused on developing solutions that…

…in 2019, he has prioritised the issuance of Certificates of Occupancy to individuals and businesses across the state's 13 local government areas to accelerate development. The commissioner said the initiative was also aimed at addressing cases of land grabbing reported in parts of the state. He encouraged landowners to…

…traders, artisans, transport operators, cooperative societies, public servants and other business owners across the area. According to him, the closure has forced residents and business owners to travel long distances to carry out banking transactions, while many now rely on Point-of-Sale operators for services previou…

…lower costs than traditional systems. What is your North Star for performance, both as a business and specifically in Uganda? The North Star for the company is giving more control to local economies. For decades, much of Africa's financial infrastructure has depended on foreign settlement systems, whether through Europ…

…and does not take away from anyone’s accomplishments. Temi, the daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, argued that privilege goes beyond having famous parents, explaining that it also includes growing up with financial security, quality education and opportunities that many people do not have. “You don’t hav…

…in the industry. Speaking on the milestone, WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria Senior People Business Partner, Chinelo Obienyem said: "WACT EngineerHer programme (WEP) was launched with a clear ambition, to increase female representation in WACT and empower Nigerian women with the technical skills and competitive advantage nee…

…section in need of rehabilitation. A resident, Sesan Lawal, who also runs a motorcycle business in the area, said, "The government is trying with the flyover project, and we appreciate that. But other parts of this road also deserve urgent attention. The Onibuku, Baba Ode, and Goro axes are in a terrible condition. If…

…education, health, erosion control, mining, water resources, livestock development, business reforms, and COVID-19 response. An analysis of annual approval trends showed that Tinubu's administration has averaged about $3.7bn in World Bank approvals per year since assuming office in May 2023. By comparison, Buhari's adm…

…parts of the federation. We have lost innocent lives in hundreds, even in thousands. Businesses have been crippled while families have been displaced from their comfort zones. Governments-both national and sub-national-have suffered huge economic haemorrhage due to these recurrent security challenges. In its 2023 study…

…interventions, food-distribution efforts, student-loan promises, MSME support schemes, business loans and other social-intervention packages. Yet for most citizens, the measures were either too small, too delayed or too poorly coordinated to make a meaningful difference. In practice, they barely dented mass suffering.…

…or dramatic headlines. It will be measured by citizens going about their daily business without fear and communities trusting the institutions responsible for their protection. That confidence is built patiently-one successful operation, one rescued victim, one criminal conviction, one recovered public asset, one insti…

…staff assigned to him, operated CBN-registered accounts and conducted official business with agencies including the EFCC and other security institutions despite having no lawful authority. It said the Presidency’s explanation only raises more questions. “How did an alleged impostor gain unrestricted access to the Presi…

…the possibility, reigniting conversations around the profitability of small-scale businesses. The short clip, shared on X by #ChuksEricE on Sunday, showed a woman asking the corn seller how much she made from the business. Responding, the seller said, "Per month I make like 2.5 million." It was not immediately clear wh…

…the mineral-rich community, peaceful environment and growing infrastructure to establish businesses. Okpella, located in Edo North, is rich in solid mineral deposits, most notably limestone, which has earned it the nickname "Home of Cement." The area also holds abundant reserves of gold, granite, marble, clay, feldspar…

…machine. No casualties were recorded." The fire service spokesman urged industries and business owners to carry out regular inspections and maintenance of factory equipment and electrical installations to prevent similar incidents, adding that fire safety measures should be strictly observed at all times.

…University, a Master of Laws degree from University College London, and a Master of Business Administration from Durham University. On Omodayo-Owotuga, the company said he joins the board with extensive experience in banking, infrastructure finance, energy, governance and corporate transformation. It added that he curr…

…electronic travel authorisation. The initiative is expected to boost tourism, trade, business and regional integration across Africa. TogoTogo removed visa requirements for all African passport holders.Nigerians and other African travellers can now enter the country without a visa for stays of up to 30 days, provided t…

…in the country, including Nigerians. It added that while South African nationals and businesses continued to operate freely in Nigeria, "the systematic targeting of Nigerian nationals who are legally residing in South Africa is not acceptable, and their safety should be guaranteed." The statement warned that if the att…

…Maxime Bayen, general partner at Catalyst Fund. “Investors increasingly recognize that businesses helping people and industries adapt to climate change are addressing large, growing markets with strong commercial fundamentals.” Catalyst Fund said it is now focused on completing its final raise, which it expects to conc…

…as swollen drains overflowed, roads disappeared beneath muddy waters, homes and businesses were inundated and livelihoods disrupted. The flooding has affected both urban centres and rural communities, with Ondo, Ekiti, Oyo, Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, Cross River and Edo among the states recording varying degrees of devast…

…not the playpen she appeared to imagine: "We're trying to give hope, and to start Akara business doesn't take a lot of money," she said. "To start roasting corn, or somebody even said kuli kuli doesn't take much. We didn't give them a loan; we gave it to them as a grant... "I remember giving for TB. When I heard there…