Business – Page 108 – Rise Africa

How Nigerian Economic Reforms Are Driving Capital Growth

17.03.2026

The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, Temi Popoola, has said Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms are already strengthening domestic capital formation and positioning the country for deeper global investment partnerships. Popoola made this known while speaking at the Nigeria–United Kingdom Investment Roundtable organised by the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission...

Okomu Oil Notifies NGX of Latest Board Resolutions

17.03.2026

Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc, a leader in the Nigerian agricultural sector, has officially notified the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the investing public of the outcomes of its Board of Directors meeting held earlier on Monday. Following the review of the company’s performance for the 2025 financial year, the Board of Directors has approved the...

NEM Insurance Champions Employee Wellness with Fitness Walk

17.03.2026

NEM Insurance Plc, Nigeria’s leading motor insurance provider and a top-tier general business underwriter, has reinforced its commitment to employee wellness and preventive healthcare through a massive fitness walk and health awareness campaign. The initiative, which saw staff members trek from the company’s head office in Obanikoro, Ikorodu Road, to Maryland and back, was designed...

Bournvita Ramadan: Nourishing Families Across Nigeria

17.03.2026

In this year’s Ramadan season, Bournvita is expanding its support for Muslim families across Nigeria through its community-focused initiatives. The brand stated in a statement that its 2026 Ramadan campaign, “Nourishing Families to Win Every Day,” targets communities where the season is most closely observed: mosques, markets, and homes. It stated that as part of...

NPFL investment potential could reach N200bn, says GTI

17.03.2026

The Executive Director of GTI Asset Management and Trust Ltd, Nelson Ine, has stated that Nigeria’s premier football league could attract more than N200bn in investments over the next five years. He made the remarks during a webinar held on Friday at GTI’s Lagos headquarters, highlighting investment opportunities across the nation’s football ecosystem. The event...

How Banks & Telcos Can Combat AI Fraud, Says PwC Report

17.03.2026

Banks and telecommunications companies must deepen their collaboration and share intelligence to combat the growing threat of artificial intelligence-driven fraud, according to a new report from Pricewaterhouse Coopers. The professional services firm noted that the rapid adoption of AI is reshaping the fraud landscape in the telecommunications sector, enabling criminals to automate scams, impersonate victims...

Cash Outside Banks Falls as Nigeria’s Money Supply Dips

17.03.2026

Cash held outside Nigeria’s banking system fell by N197.68bn in one month to N5.21tn in January 2026, even as the amount of money circulating in the economy remained broadly flat, and bank reserves dropped sharply, according to the latest Money and Credit Statistics released by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The figures showed that currency...

Nigeria Calls for Global Investment in Women at UN Event

17.03.2026

The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development convened the second edition of Nigerian Women’s Day during the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York City. The event was organised under the leadership of the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, bringing together...

NAMA Explains Mobile Tower Delay at Lagos Airport

17.03.2026

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency has clarified the reasons behind the delay in deploying a Mobile Control Tower at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, following the recent fire incident that affected the airport’s main aerodrome control tower. The agency explained that the delay is not due to inaction, but is necessary to fully comply with...

Govt & private sector unite for trade digitalisation in Nige

17.03.2026

The National Single Window Secretariat, in collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service, has reinforced stakeholders’ confidence through an intensified nationwide engagement programme across Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Kano, ahead of the official launch later this month. A statement from the secretariat stated that the sensitisation sessions brought together NCS officers and critical stakeholders across Nigeria’s...