FG unveils initiative to empower startups, SMEs
The Federal Government has launched the National Cleantech Innovation Entrepreneurship Ecosystem, an initiative aimed at fostering innovation and supporting startups and SMEs in the country. The announcement was made by the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji,…
Nollywood needs total infrastructural investment- Bolanle Austen-Peters
Bolanle Austen-Peters, a Nigerian movie director, producer, and entrepreneur, during a panel session at the 2024 CEO forum organised by BusinessDay emphasised the need for investment in the Nigerian creative industry especially in the film sector to achieve excellence and…
Bukayo Saka and Kanu model Lagos-themed Arsenal away jersey for the 2024/25 season
Check out Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu and Nigerian-born Bukayo Saka as they unveil the Lagos-themed Arsenal away jersey for the 2024/25 season with Keke Napep and Okada in the video. Arsenal away jersey explained. This shirt, created by Labrum…
Transfer: Napoli striker Victor Osimhen reaches agreement to join PSG
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has reached an agreement with Paris Saint-German (PSG) over a move to the French club. This was made known by Italian football expert Fabrizio Romano on his X handle on Wednesday. He also revealed that new…
Transcorp Group CEO named LBSAA president
The Lagos Business School Alumni Association has appointed the Group Chief Executive Officer of Transcorp, Owen Omogiafo, as its president, Omogiafo emerged as LBSAA president at the association governing council meeting, election & handover were held recently in Lagos and…
Ayo Amusan, powerhouse of the highest earning sports brand retail business in Nigeria
Ayo Amusan is the Founder/CEO of Persianas Retail Limited (PRL), a leading retail company and the highest-earning sports brand retailer in Nigeria. PRL is currently the official partner of the PUMA and Lacoste brands in Nigeria, with 13 PUMA, Lacoste,…
Tinubu Government Amid Backlash Shifts 18 Years University
The President Bola Tinubu-led government has bowed to pressure from Nigerians against the government’s decision banning tertiary institutions in the country from admitting prospective students under the age of 18. The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, announced the reversal of…
Unified Payments as it begins recording POS transactions
Collaborate. That’s a word Agada Apochi, the CEO of Unified Payments (formerly ValuCard), used six times in ten minutes as he talked about his company’s new license. It’s easy to understand why: Unified Payments is a product of collaboration, having…
BII Commits $50m To Access Bank To Support Businesses In Nigeria
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced a $50 million commitment to Access Bank as part of a $295 million loan package arranged by FMO. The funding will strengthen Access Bank’s capital base…
EFCC, Yahaya Bello’s lawyers in war of words in open court, judge walks out
The planned arraignment of Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State on alleged N82 billion fraud charges took a dangerous dimension on Wednesday when two senior advocates engaged in a war of words during the proceedings. The two lawyers are…