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30 Oct
Wema Bank has unveiled the Wema Export Trade Academy, a comprehensive training programme designed to equip Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the skills and tools necessary to succeed in global trade.
26 Oct
In a landmark event held at Laziz Hall in Tambuwal, Sokoto State, Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki, the federal lawmaker representing Kebbe/Tambuwal, announced a multi-pronged initiative to support education, agriculture, and women’s empowerment. This comprehensive scheme, amounting to ₦27.5 million, includes 200 scholarships for university students, provision of essential agricultural inputs for farmers, and financial grants to…
23 Oct
The General Overseer (GO) of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Dr Daniel Olukoya, has urged Nigerians and church members to remain resilient and grab the opportunities within their reach.
21 Oct
In today’s global economy, businesses across the world face a similarity of financial challenges, from fluctuating markets to economic downturns to assess to capital and regulatory hurdles. While these challenges are universal, the strategies to navigate them can vary widely.
18 Oct
President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, (LCCI), Gabriel Idahosa, has warned that the organised private sector (OPS) is dying slowly.
15 Oct
Nigeria's entrepreneurial ecosystem is at the forefront of setting startups and SMEs (small and midsize enterprises) as vital contributors to its economy. These businesses play a crucial role in the creation of jobs, innovation
11 Oct
In the face of deteriorating food security in Africa, leading experts, scientists, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs in sustainable food systems, have highlighted the need to mobilise commercial capital and empower Small and Medium Enterprises
A union has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his moves and commitment to revive the Ajaokuta Steel Plant
2 Oct
With effect from January 2025, small businesses with an annual turnover below N25 million will no longer be liable for withholding tax. This follows the publication of the Deduction of Tax at Source (Withholding) Regulations, 2024, in the official gazette. The publication was announced by the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms…
Tax Reforms Committee Chairman, Taiwo Oyedele
2 Oct
With effect from January 2025, small businesses with an annual turnover below N25 million will no longer be liable for withholding tax. This follows the publication of the Deduction of Tax at Source (Withholding) Regulations, 2024, in the official gazette. The publication was announced by the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms…
30 Sep 2024
Economists have expressed deep concern that the Federal Government’s efforts to curb inflation through monetary policy measures, such as raising interest rates and reducing liquidity, have created a challenging financial environment for businesses.
25 Sep 2024
Due to the closure of numerous businesses in the country, heightened hardship resulting from the increase in petrol prices, stagnant wage growth, and rapidly rising inflation
25 Sep 2024
In the intricate realm of global development, building sustainable economic sectors in developing countries continues to be a pressing challenge. Alexander Vanderhey, a distinguished global finance leader and Chairman of Opulence Capital Management (OCM), provides key insights into this vital area of economic growth and stability. "The key to long-term prosperity in developing nations lies…

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The wife of the president, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday called on the Muslim faithful to also remember to extend a hand of fellowship to those in need as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr 2025. "May the blessings of Ramadan bring harmony to our nation and strengthen the bonds that unite us as one people," Mrs Tinubu…
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The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on Saturday, described President Bola Tinubu as a transformative leader whose vision and courage will leave an indelible mark on history and said Tinubu's life is a testament to God's grace. In a birthday tribute to the President, Alake emphasised that the occasion couldn't have come…
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The Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences has urged all fresh intakes to apply for the student loan from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Speaking with the new intakes at the college over the weekend, the Provost, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi, disclosed that the federal government, through NELFUND provided student loans. Owolabi said the loan…
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The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), on Saturday, deployed 400 officers to ensure the free flow of traffic during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Chairman, OYRTMA, Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd.), announced the deployment while addressing officers in Ibadan. Adesagba said the deployment of 400 personnel was aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow before, during,…
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President Bola Tinubu and the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Michael Drew, held investment opportunities talks on Saturday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Tinubu said: "It's a very great opportunity for Africa to connect widely, and Nigeria in particular, to strengthen our bilateral relations and examine and exploit all the…
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The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has confirmed the sighting of the new crescent moon. Earlier on Saturday, Saudi Arabia announced that the crescent of Shawwal has been sighted. The country also added that Eid al-Fitr will now be held on…
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General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), former Military Head of State, has praised President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, describing him as the “Asiwaju of the Universe.” In his heartfelt birthday message on Saturday, IBB eulogized Tinubu’s leadership, stating that he has done. According to IBB: “There comes a time in the life of a…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Saturday, felicitated the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State and across the country on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitri 2025. The governor congratulated the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the 2025 Ramadan. Makinde, who hailed the Muslim faithful for their endurance, faith, sacrifices, and trust in Allah throughout…
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The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), on Saturday, issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Edo State Government and the Federal Government following the brutal mob attack that led to the killing of innocent Northern hunters in Uromi, Edo State. The victims were reportedly returning home to celebrate the end of Ramadan and Eid Kabir with their…
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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, under the leadership of His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared that fasting may continue on Sunday because Nigeria has not sighted the moon, indicating the end of the month of Ramadan. NSCIA made this known in a statement signed by the Secretary-General,…