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With the rising demand for fresh produce and increasing interest in food security, banana farming offers a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to make a mark, especially, in regions previously overlooked. Bananas are super useful and can be turned into many different things. People eat them fresh as a snack or dessert, but they can also […]
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division of Nigerian Army and Commander, Sector 3 Operation Fansan Yama, Major General Chinedu Nnebeife, on 9 October, 2025, led operation that led to the rescue of kidnap victims in Kwara State. Maj.-Gen. Nnebeife led the operation during a visit to the Onidofin of Idofin, Oba Pius Oluwole, following […]
Africa’s race to become a global digital powerhouse is under threat from critical energy and talent shortages, warned industry leaders. They gave the warning at the Hyperscalers Convergence Africa 2025, geld in Lagos, with the theme: “The Power of Convergence.” Speakers included Bill Kleyman, chief executive of Apolo.us and executive chair for Data Center Programs […]
Trust is the currency that drives online business success. Unlike onsite businesses, which don’t require as much effort to build trust, online businesses must work harder to establish credibility. Since consumers can’t physically inspect products or, in most cases, meet sellers in person, their decision to buy depends heavily on whether they trust the brand. […]
The managing director/chief executive officer of NEM Insurance Plc, Andrew Ikekuha, has said that good customer service delivery remains the heartbeat of survival for underwriters in the insurance sector of the nation’s economy. Ikekuha, who said this during the opening ceremony of NEM’s 2025 Customer Service Week at the company’s headquarters in Obanikoro, Lagos, pledged […]
Advans La Fayette Microfinance Bank was named the ‘Microfinance Bank of the Decade’ at the 2025 Edge Awards, for its sustained commitment to customer-centric banking and its role in deepening financial inclusion across the country over the past 10 years. The recognition, conferred by Marketing Edge, celebrates institutions that have demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation, and […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Metropolitan Law Firm and the planning committee for the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) have signed a partnership to provide a transformative platform for developing innovative, ethical, and sustainable financial solutions to power Africa’s infrastructure and real sector growth. Both organisations said they will drive […]
Oyo State government has expressed concern over the low repayment rate of the 2024 Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) loans disbursed to farmers across the state. Chairman of the Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State (ACCOS), Sheikh Taofeek Akeugbagold, stated this in a meeting held with Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) in Ibadan, Oyo State […]
The managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has said that the ongoing ports reconstruction across Africa will engender efficiency, trade facilitation, and revolutionise the industry on the continent. Dantsoho stated this yesterday during his inauguration as the Vice President, Africa, International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) in Kobe City, […]
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed reports alleging that it is importing finished petrol (Premium Motor Spirit, PMS) with high sulphur content into Nigeria, describing such claims as false, malicious, and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday, the company clarified that the referenced cargo is an intermediate feedstock and not finished petrol. […]
