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Women-led SMEs are key to Nigeria’s $1tn economy

22.04.2026
The Director of Enterprise Sales at FairMoney Business, Gloria Onosode, has said that the future of the Nigerian economy is intrinsically tied to the success of its women. Laying this emphasis in a statement on Tuesday, Onosode noted that the path to the $1tn milestone requires a fundamental shift in how these businesses operate. She...
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BADEA signs €40m credit facility for Nigerian MSMEs

22.04.2026
The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa has officially signed a €40m (approximately N60bn) Line of Credit Facility Agreement with the Development Bank of Nigeria, designed to provide critical long-term financing to Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises across Nigeria. The agreement, finalised during the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., is to address...
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CBN tightens grip as interbank deficit hits N4.1tn

22.04.2026
For the average Nigerian business and the banking halls that serve them, the cost of cash has just increased, JIDE AJIA reports In a strategic move to curb rising food and fuel prices, the Central Bank of Nigeria has tightened its grip on the financial system, pushing the interbank deficit to N4.1tn. By vacuuming out...
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LAWMA youth employment boosts Lagos with over 100,000 jobs

22.04.2026
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Lagos Waste Management Authority, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has described the agency as one of the largest employment drivers in the state, with over 100,000 youths directly and indirectly engaged across its operational value chain. Gbadegesin also announced that the agency and a youth-based organisation, EKO 57 Support Group, are...
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Rangers Demand £20m for Emmanuel Fernandez Amid PL Interest

22.04.2026
Rangers are set to demand at least £20m for Nigeria international Emmanuel Fernandez as interest in the defender grows ahead of the summer transfer window, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Scottish Premiership club are understood to be open to selling the 24-year-old but will only consider offers that meet their valuation, following an impressive debut...
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Iwobi Hails Victor Osimhen’s Elite Winning Mentality

22.04.2026
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has praised the relentless drive of Nigeria teammate Victor Osimhen, describing the striker’s mentality as a key factor behind his rise to the top of world football, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking on the Beast Mode On Podcast, Iwobi reflected on what sets Osimhen apart, pointing to his intensity in training...
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AFC secures $100m loan for African infrastructure projects

22.04.2026
The Africa Finance Corporation has secured a five-year $100m loan facility from the Export-Import Bank of India, strengthening its funding base as it ramps up investment in critical infrastructure and industrial projects across the continent. The facility, signed during AFC’s Investor Day in London, underscores the institution’s strategy of tapping alternative liquidity sources beyond traditional...
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FG Engages States on 4,000MW Presidential Power Initiative

22.04.2026
The Federal Government’s drive to fix Nigeria’s fragile power infrastructure has received a boost as the FGN Power Company Limited has intensified its engagement with subnational authorities in Ebonyi and Enugu states, pushing forward the implementation of the Presidential Power Initiative. The company said the high-level meetings with both state governments were aimed at accelerating...
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EU boosts construction waste recycling efforts in Lagos

21.04.2026
European Union-backed partners and the Lagos State Waste Management Authority have stepped up efforts to tackle construction and demolition waste in Lagos through the Green Waste Remediation and Recycling Vocational Training Workshop. The workshop, held at the LCCI Conference and Exhibition Centre, Ikeja, convened policymakers, industry stakeholders, academia, and development partners to address the growing...
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Failing Oke-Afa bridge poses danger to Lagos residents

21.04.2026
Residents, pedestrians, and motorists of Jakande Gate and its environs in the Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area of Lagos State have raised the alarm over the imminent collapse of the Oke-Afa Mass Burial Bridge, warning it will pose serious danger to users if urgent repair work is not carried out on the bridge. They decried that...
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