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COVID-19: Pfizer Booster Shots set for release on September 20th

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Wema Bank introduces Quick Loan for 41.5m SMEs

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Delta to partner MAN on entrepreneurship development

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The Delta State Government yesterday expressed readiness to partner Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) in…

Allen Foundation trains students on entrepreneurship development

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54gene raises $25m Series B to push drug discovery research in Africa

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Africa lags behind the rest of the world in drug discovery research despite being the region that is most affected…

2023: What Nigeria needs to conduct successful election via e-voting

Frank Eleanya
In less than two years, over 84 million Nigerians who are registered to vote would head out again to elect new…

Tech4Dev launches IAmAWomanTechster campaign with art exhibition

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Technology for social change and development initiative (Tech4Dev), a non-profit social enterprise working to…

Nigeria’s 5G rollout to put policy, infrastructure deficit on spotlight

Frank Eleanya
The Nigerian Federal Executive Council (FEC) last Wednesday gave its approval for National Policy on Fifth…

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Nigeria to meet investors over $3bn Eurobond issuance September 17, 20

Onyinye Nwachukwu
Nigerian authorities will on September 17 and 20, 2021 hold virtual meetings with potential investors for the…

Nollywood produces most movies in 5yrs but piracy limits profit

Mercy Ayodele
The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, produced its highest movies in five years in the second quarter (Q2) of…

Rising GDP growth, slowing inflation unlikely to pave way for rate cut

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Nigeria’s higher growth rate in the second quarter of 2021 as well as slowing inflation are not likely to pave the…

Multiple Customs checks, agencies’ interference stifle businesses at ports

Amaka Anagor
The different units of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) still query the same cargo clearing document repeatedly to…

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Akinyanmi, ex-Lekoil CEO sues company, claims hostile takeover

Isaac Anyaogu
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Dangote in talks with oil traders for refinery loan says Reuters

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Shell’s asset sale in Nigeria challenged by dollar-crunch

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Dangote Refinery in talks with traders for loan – Reuters

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Amaka Anagor
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Coronavirus: Primero boss distributes over 4,000 masks, calls for…

Desmond Okon
As Nigeria struggles to keep up with covid-19 vaccination and testing, Fola Tinubu, the managing director of…

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Fani-Kayode dumps PDP for APC as defections to ruling party thicken

Iwok Iniobong
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former aviation minister, has formally joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), after…

Defection: Nigeria can’t become one-party state – Gbajabiamila

James Kwen
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Concede 2023 Presidency to the South-South -Group

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James Kwen
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Women in Business

Ada Osademey-Udechukwu, Gender & Economic Inclusion Specialist at IIFC

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Femi Oyedipe, Co-Founder/CEO of Loshes Chocolate

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Egonasom Olatunji, Founder/CEO at Times & Seasons Consulting

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Netflix’s Nigerian original film, ‘Blood Sisters’ from Mo…

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Monument Group among top Nigerian companies at Dubai 2020 Expo

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Africa

54gene raises $25m Series B to push drug discovery research in Africa

Frank Eleanya
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AfCFTA offers tech players access to larger market to compete –…

Amaka Anagor
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WAICA Re reaffirms commitment to ending drought, flood across Africa

Modestus Anaesoronye
Reinsurer, WAICA Reinsurance Corporation (WAICA Re) has reaffirmed its commitment to ending drought, flood and…

World

Anne Hidalgo runs for France presidency

Charles Ogwo
Anne Hidalgo, Europe’s most famous mayor is set to run for the French presidency. The Spanish-French politician…

Nigeria could be added to UK travel red list says Sky News

Our reporter
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President Macron says French troops killed ISWAP leader Al-Barnawi

Our reporter
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Okonjo-Iweala leads list of 100 world’s most influential people

Temitayo Ayetoto
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have lauded Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first African and…
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Why mortgage banks still struggle despite N29bn intervention

Chuka Uroko
Notwithstanding their recapitalisation and consolidation plus the intervention of the Nigerian Mortgage Refinance…

Nigeria to meet investors over $3bn Eurobond issuance September 17, 20

Nollywood produces most movies in 5yrs but piracy limits profit

Rising GDP growth, slowing inflation unlikely to pave way for rate cut

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Southern governors back state collection of VAT

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Are African militaries the new guardians of democracy?

Chris Akor

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VAT controversy: Need to avoid fiscal anarchy

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Fans prefer biennial FIFA World Cup tournament – Survey

Anthony Nlebem
A survey has provided feedback as part of the feasibility study regarding the frequency of the men`s FIFA World…

Fani-Kayode dumps PDP for APC as defections to ruling party thicken

Africa’s future dependent on success of AfCFTA

Nigeria Police to recruit 10,000 personnel – IGP

Defection: Nigeria can’t become one-party state – Gbajabiamila

James Kwen
Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker, Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has said the country cannot afford to have a…

Reps ask Buhari to obey federal character in appointment of FCC chair,…

Insecurity: Martins urges Nigerians to be more united despite…

Oyo UNICEF Advocate increased COVAX awareness at grassroots

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Stock market re-routes south by 0.15%

Iheanyi Nwachukwu
Nigeria's equities market failed to sustain previous day's gains on Thursday following a record decline by…

Boost for girl-child as FIFA, CAF president arrive Nigeria for Aisha…

54gene raises $25m Series B to push drug discovery research in Africa

China to revamp Chinese Super League as club debts soar

Fidelity Bank shows strength in H1 for tier-1 journey

Iheanyi Nwachukwu
Last weekend, Nigeria’s leading tier-2 lender, Fidelity Bank Plc released its audited financial statements for the…

Reps urge FG to take over MKO Abiola Airport

U.S donates $6.8m to combat human trafficking in Nigeria

Okonjo-Iweala leads list of 100 world’s most influential people

Coronavirus

Buhari’s Covid-19 response creating inclusive growth – APC group

The All Progressive Congress APC Legacy Awareness and Campaign group has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for…

COVID-19: Pfizer Booster Shots set for release on September 20th

Pfizer’s booster shot could be ready by September 20th 2021, in line with the previous deadline set by the White…

Corporate Nigeria goes tough on unvaccinated staff

Nigerian corporates are going tough on employees who are unwilling to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus,…

COVID-19: Nigeria removes India from list of flagged countries

Nigeria government on Monday said travellers from India will no longer be denied entry into Nigeria as the country…

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Start-Up Journal

Wema Bank introduces Quick Loan for 41.5m SMEs

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Interview

Government needs to encourage local manufacturers to boost capacity- Ajah

Gbemi Faminu
PATRICK AJAH, managing director and CEO of May & Baker Nigeria Plc, in this interview with GBEMI FAMINU, speaks…

Investors need certainty, respect for agreements before Nigeria is…

We want to ensure women occupy better political positions in Nigeria…

Why I am into gospel music despite graduating as a Chemical/Polymer…

Lola Tewe, coaching families, raising hope for the abused

Technology

54gene raises $25m Series B to push drug discovery research in Africa

Frank Eleanya
Africa lags behind the rest of the world in drug discovery research despite being the region that is most affected…

2023: What Nigeria needs to conduct successful election via e-voting

Tech4Dev launches IAmAWomanTechster campaign with art exhibition

Nigeria’s 5G rollout to put policy, infrastructure deficit on…

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Economy

Akinyanmi, ex-Lekoil CEO sues company, claims hostile takeover

Isaac Anyaogu
Lekan Akinyanmi, the erstwhile CEO of Aim-listed Lekoil Plc, removed over accusation of governance breach has sued…

Dangote in talks with oil traders for refinery loan says Reuters

Shell’s asset sale in Nigeria challenged by dollar-crunch

Dangote Refinery in talks with traders for loan – Reuters

Nigeria’s two unfinished gas projects cause N64.96bn loss in…

Markets

NG Clearing Limited joins Global Association of Central Counterparties as Observer…

Iheanyi Nwachukwu
At the monthly CCP12 - Global Association of Central Counterparties - Executive Committee Meeting on September 15,…

Stock market re-routes south by 0.15%

Lagos Free Zone Company debuts N10.5bn infrastructure bond

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Nigeria equities market journeys further north by 0.12%

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Why mortgage banks still struggle despite N29bn intervention

Chuka Uroko
Notwithstanding their recapitalisation and consolidation plus the intervention of the Nigerian Mortgage Refinance…

Nigeria to meet investors over $3bn Eurobond issuance September 17, 20

Nollywood produces most movies in 5yrs but piracy limits profit

Rising GDP growth, slowing inflation unlikely to pave way for rate cut

Multiple Customs checks, agencies’ interference stifle businesses at…

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S. Africa records $24.25b current account surplus, best ever as Covid cases ease

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Zambia’s president shows how a leader impacts his country

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Poor hearts in barrels of harmful oils

Temitayo Ayetoto
As unbridled access to unhealthy fats consumption increasingly hurts the human heart, thousands of Nigerians die…

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Ada Osademey-Udechukwu, Gender & Economic Inclusion Specialist at IIFC

Kemi Ajumobi
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Damilola Olokesusi, Co-Founder/CEO, Shuttlers

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Fani-Kayode dumps PDP for APC as defections to ruling party thicken

Iwok Iniobong
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former aviation minister, has formally joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), after…

Why mortgage banks still struggle despite N29bn intervention

Chuka Uroko
Notwithstanding their recapitalisation and consolidation plus the intervention of the Nigerian Mortgage Refinance…

Africa’s future dependent on success of AfCFTA

Daniel Obi
Speakers at the national conference on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) have resolved that Africa’s…

ILO unveils media toolkit to strengthen developmental communication

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The International Labour Organisation (ILO) through the FAIRWAY programme on Thursday unveiled a media toolkit…

Southern governors back state collection of VAT

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Governors of the southern states are in support for the collection of value-added tax (VAT) by state governments.…

Nigeria Police to recruit 10,000 personnel – IGP

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The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba says the Nigeria Police Force plans to recruit 10,000 personnel…