March 2026 – Page 88

FG Launches iDICE Program for Startup Funding in Nigeria

23.03.2026

The Federal Government has officially moved to solidify Nigeria’s position as Africa’s leading tech hub with the launch of the iDICE Startup Bridge, a nationwide initiative set to provide a structured lifeline to over 500 technology entrepreneurs. This ambitious programme offers a strategic mix of intensive training, multi-million naira grants, and six-figure equity investments to...

Nigerian Damilola Ogunbiyi wins 2026 TIME Earth Award

23.03.2026

Nigerian energy expert Ms Damilola Ogunbiyi has been named among six global leaders recognised in the 2026 TIME Earth Awards, becoming the first Nigerian to receive the honour. TIME announced that Ogunbiyi, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Sustainable Energy for All and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, was selected for her...

Nigeria Urges Regional Energy Hubs to Boost African Mining

23.03.2026

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has called on the United States of America and African countries to prioritise the development of regional energy hubs as a catalyst for cross-border mining industrialisation and sustainable supply of critical minerals needed for the global energy transition. Alake made the call at a high-level panel session...

Suspend Food Import Tariffs to Ease Inflation, Experts Say

23.03.2026

Economic analysts at Afrinvest have called on the Federal Government to implement emergency fiscal interventions, including the suspension of tariffs on essential food items, to prevent a “material spike” in the cost of living following a volatile inflation reading for February 2026. Despite a technical decline in the annual headline inflation rate, which has eased...

UBA & NiDCOM Deepen Collaboration for Diaspora Investment

23.03.2026

United Bank for Africa Plc has moved to solidify its position as the primary financial bridge for Nigerians abroad, strengthening its collaboration with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission to convert migration trends into structured economic growth. The partnership was reaffirmed during a high-level strategic visit to the bank’s United Kingdom office on Monday, where UBA’s...

Ecobank Supports Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria with Ellevat

23.03.2026

Ecobank Nigeria officially unveiled its enhanced Ellevate 2.0 proposition in a move to solidify the role of female entrepreneurs as the backbone of the national economy. The bank reaffirmed that women are no longer just participants in the market but are the primary catalysts for Nigeria’s industrial and economic evolution. The launch, themed ‘Her Voice....

Polaris Bank Backs Women Empowerment as a Growth Driver

23.03.2026

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank, Kayode Lawal, has described the bank’s long-standing commitment to women’s empowerment as a fundamental driver of both corporate success and social stability. Speaking at a special seminar to commemorate International Women’s Day 2026, Lawal noted that the bank’s two-decade focus on gender-centric initiatives has evolved...

Lagos generates over 20,000 tonnes of waste daily

23.03.2026

The President of the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria, Dr Olugbenga Adebola, has stated that Lagos State generates over 20,000 metric tonnes of waste daily. Dr Adebola disclosed this on Wednesday in Lagos while speaking during the quarterly forum of the Property and Environment Writers Association of Nigeria. The event was themed ‘Waste Management:...

ICSAN Lagos Elects Adebola Babatunde as New Chairman

23.03.2026

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, has elected Mr Adebola Babatunde as its Chairman. The announcement was made by the outgoing Chairperson, Ms Efosa Ewere, during the chapter’s Annual General Meeting held in Lagos. Ewere said the chapter recorded notable progress in corporate governance advocacy, partnerships, and member-focused programmes...

Ilupeju Gardens Phase 2 set for Q2 2027 delivery

23.03.2026

The construction of Ilupeju Gardens Phase 2 is advancing steadily, with the carcasses of several buildings nearing completion towards the planned delivery of the project in the second quarter of 2027. The development comprises 17 residential blocks, designed across three categories to meet different housing needs. In a statement on Friday, the company explained that...