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Verto recognises African startups with new global awards

Verto, a B2B global payments platform, has recognised early-stage African startups driving innovation and international trade as it announced the winners of its first Verto Global Business Award. The awards ceremony, held in Lagos on Wednesday, brought together industry leaders, ecosystem partners and members of Nigeria’s startup community. First place was awarded to Dingpay, a...
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Christian Worshippers Call On Govt To Act Swiftly

Catholic worshippers from the Kontagora Diocese on Sunday intensified prayers and urged President Bola Tinubu and Governor Umar Bago to act swiftly for the safe return of children and teachers abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic School in Papiri, Agwarra Local Government Area of Niger State. Madam Cecilia Audi, a retired teacher, told our correspondent...
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Africa Urged to Rely on Private Capital for Development

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has warned that Africa’s rising debt costs and shrinking development aid have left the continent with little choice but to depend more on private capital and regional investment. Edun delivered the message on Thursday at the 5th B2B Agribusiness Matchmaking Event in Abuja,...
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UNILORIN Honours Adedeji, Awodun, Others

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has honoured the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, for his visionary leadership and innovative approach to tax administration. The recognition also celebrated his impressive career, from serving as Oyo State’s youngest Commissioner of Finance to his role as Special Adviser to the President...
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Access Holdings to raise N40bn via private placement

Access Holdings, the parent company of Access Bank, is set to seek shareholders’ approval to raise about N40bn via private placement. This plan was disclosed in a corporate filing on the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday, indicating that a virtual Extraordinary General Meeting would be held to obtain shareholders’ approval. The PUNCH reports that Access...
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Cornerstone Insurance Bags Innovative Insurance Award 2025

Cornerstone Insurance Plc has won the award for Nigeria’s Most Innovative Insurance Company for 2025 at the Finance and Online Publication Association Awards. In a statement made available to The PUNCH, the company said the award recognises its continuous commitment to technological advancement, customer-centric solutions, and leadership in redefining insurance services in Nigeria. The PUNCH...
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BIC celebrates 50 years of the iconic BIC 1 razor

BIC has marked the 50th anniversary of its iconic BIC 1 razor, celebrating innovation and consumer trust in Nigeria’s market. In a statement, the company described the milestone as a rare achievement in global consumer goods, noting that the single-piece disposable razor, introduced in 1975, has sustained international leadership for half a century. According to...
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