UBA Lending Business Owners N5bn BoI MSME fund at 9% Interest Rate
I urge eligible businesses to visit any UBA branch or the bank’s official website to begin their application process right away.
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National Broadcasting Commission launches FreeTV for millions of Nigerians
The initiative, unveiled on June 17, forms part of Nigeria’s Digital Switch-Over (DSO) programme and is designed to provide households with access to over 100 television channels without monthly subscription fees.
FG Cautions Labour and Trade Unions Against Attacks on Dangote Refinery
VP Shettima while stating that Dangote Refinery must be protected at all cost, he added that the $20 billion facility is a national asset that must be supported to function.
SMEDAN Data Insights: Over 50 Million Informal Businesses in Lagos
Dr. Olubunmi Kole-Dawodu, State Manager for the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), has disclosed that Lagos is home to over 50 million informal businesses. This announcement was made during a recent stakeholders’ forum on Economic Data Performance, organized by the Lagos Bureau of Statistics (LBS) at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce…
MAN Condemns EFCC’s Gestapo Style of Securing Documents From Industries
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has condemned the EFCC’s Gestapo Style of invasion of Dangote Industries Limited HQ in its quest for foreign exchange allocations document. ” It wasn’t the best way to make enquiries and secure documents from existing domestic investors in the economy,” said MAN, today, in a position statement, signed by…
UK Parliament Honors NASENI CEO with African Achievers Award
In his remarks, Halilu emphasised Africa’s readiness to lead in innovation, manufacturing, and sustainability. UK Parliament has honoured the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Halilu, with the prestigious African Achievers Award . The Award was conferred on him during the 15th…
NBC, NIGCOMSAT set to launch Digital Switch-Over (DSO), targeting N605.2 billion in advertising revenue
Egerton-Idehen assured that NIGCOMSAT had already secured a fully funded commercial backup satellite arrangement at the same 42.5° East orbital slot to prevent service disruption if NigComSat-1R experiences challenges.
Presidential Pardons May Harm Economy and Investment – CPPE
Dr Muda Yusuf, CPPE Director/CEO, expressed concerns about pardoning individuals convicted of corruption, financial crimes, murder, drug trafficking, and illegal mining.
” For every revenue MDAs generate, we must ask: How many jobs are being lost? How many businesses have been forced to downsize or shut down entirely just to meet these revenue targets? The race to generate the highest revenue is killing sustainable enterprises.” –Adewale Oyerinde, Director-General, NECA
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Bluecode Africa appoints Moghalu Nigerian Subsidiary’s Board Chairman
The appointment was jointly announced by Chris Pirkner, Founder of Bluecode, and Odin Krismayr, Managing Director of Bluecode Africa, who described it as a foundational governance decision for the company’s Nigerian and continental operations.