…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…
…has built a portfolio of 28 startups across 10 African markets and made nine follow-on investments into its strongest-performing companies. Its portfolio companies include MazaoHub, a Tanzanian agritech startup; Bekia, an Egyptian platform connecting waste producers with collectors and recyclers; and Keep It Cool, a Ke…
…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…
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…
…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…
…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…
…APM Terminals Apapa, the development of WACT Onne into Nigeria's first green port, the investments in digitalisation and infrastructure, waterway solutions and the partnership with Barging Marine Solutions limited. Describing the opportunity before Nigeria as larger than sustainability, Kapito said it is about position…
…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…
…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…
…tokenised assets built on the Sui blockchain, giving customers and businesses access to investments ranging from fixed-income products to tokenised private assets. The partnership deepens Paga’s infrastructure strategy. Paga Engine, its payments infrastructure business, which it said processed about $12 billion in tran…
…of regulations we produce or the volume of guidelines we issue. We will be judged by the investments we attract, the businesses we enable, the jobs we create and the value we leave behind for future generations." Earlier, Chief Executive of NMDPRA, Mallam Rabiu Umar, said the petroleum industry has reached a stage wher…
…benchmarks leave little room for fintechs to hoard deposits or rely heavily on treasury investments, as commercial banks can. The regulator expects customer deposits to flow back into the real economy through lending rather than sit in low-risk assets. The recommended maximum microloan is ₦500,000 ($362.08) for Tier 2…
…opportunities, beyond physical infrastructure? I have told you now that there are no investments anymore. It is when you invest that you generate employment. Is it not so? And you know that the private sector employs more people than the public sector. But there is no incentive to investment in the state. There is no p…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for urgent investments in health, education and skills development across northern Nigeria. Shettima said that communities in the region had continued to bear the consequences of inadequate human capital development. Represented by Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff, O…
…The SEC warned that non-compliance with its directives would attract sanctions under the Investments and Securities Act 2025 and the Commission's Rules and Regulations. The regulator also advised investors to disregard high-pressure marketing tactics and any requests to transfer funds for so-called pre-IPO placements.…
…identify practical measures to improve affordability, ensure supply stability, sustain investments and strengthen the domestic LPG market for the benefit of Nigerians. The meeting was attended by critical stakeholders, including the Decade of Gas, Nigeria Gas Association, Seplat Energy, Chevron, NMDPRA, Nigeria Liquefi…
…tariff regulatory framework to promote fair pricing and leverage expanded private sector investments in LPG storage and cylinder manufacturing to strengthen nationwide supply. "NMDPRA will work to return prices to levels recorded about a year ago, ensure locally produced LPG remains cheaper than imported volumes. "It w…
…prices could rise above $10,000 per tonne again as multinational food companies channel investments into laboratory-grown cocoa instead of supporting smallholder farmers across Africa. The association said continued underinvestment in cocoa farmers, ageing plantations, climate change and the spread of the cacao swollen…
…right thing at all times. How do you intend to sustain these high value, high capital investments in your smart school drive if your internal revenue slows down? We imagine that the operating costs won't be as high because in the last two and a half years, we've been able to do more than 7000 classrooms, built as of to…
…daughters own big and thriving businesses across Nigeria and beyond, but most of those investments are domiciled outside their region. Taxes are paid there, jobs are created there, and host communities enjoy their economic dividends. Meanwhile, the homeland receives comparatively little direct benefit from the immense…
…development, environmental sustainability, and social services through loans, equity investments, lines of credit, and other financial instruments. The bank said the partnership with AfDB signals a new phase in its evolution as it seeks to play a more prominent role in driving economic transformation and sustainable gr…
…destinations. Spyro explained that he chose to concentrate on his music career and investments rather than spend lavishly on social activities.
…as drivers of national development. He noted that through policy reforms and strategic investments, Nigeria is positioning itself as a leading cultural and creative hub on the African continent. He urged participants to use the conference as a platform to build partnerships, exchange ideas and develop practical strateg…