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Schneider Empowers Nigerian Data Centres Amid Industry Boom

11.03.2026

As Nigeria positions itself as a key hub for Africa’s digital transformation, Schneider Electric said it is leading an effort to professionalise local data centre engineering, addressing a critical operational challenge in the country’s rapidly growing IT infrastructure. The expansion of the company’s Data Centre and Critical Infrastructure EcoXpert programme aims to equip Nigerian firms...

Origin Tech Bets on Corporate Farming to Scale Agribusiness

11.03.2026

Origin Automobile Works, a subsidiary of Origin Tech Group Nigeria, has launched a Corporate Farm Model Initiative aimed at attracting large-scale investment into agriculture and strengthening Nigeria’s food security. The initiative, unveiled in Lagos, is designed to integrate technology, mechanisation, financing and market access to transform agriculture from subsistence activity into a structured and commercially...

NIM Marks 65 Years & Unveils New Anniversary Logo

11.03.2026

The Nigerian Institute of Management has kicked off its 65th anniversary celebrations with a press conference and the unveiling of its commemorative logo at the Chris Abebe Auditorium in Lagos. The milestone event marks six and a half decades of contributions to professional management and leadership in Nigeria. Speaking on Monday in a press briefing,...

AI and Women’s Jobs: Are Women More Vulnerable?

11.03.2026

Women around the world face a higher risk of job disruption as generative artificial intelligence increasingly automates routine workplace tasks, according to a new report by the International Labour Organisation. The research finds that jobs dominated by women are nearly twice as likely to be exposed to GenAI compared with those largely held by men,...

Uzoebo Honored by NICA for Inclusive Finance in Nigeria

11.03.2026

The National Institute of Credit Administration has conferred its highest professional honour, a professional fellowship, on Mrs Uche Uzoebo, Managing Director of Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to financial inclusion and credit management in Nigeria. The announcement was made in Lagos during the investiture of Dr Markie Idowu as...

ASHA MFB empowers women entrepreneurs at IWD celebration

11.03.2026

ASHA Microfinance Bank marked the 2026 International Women’s Day with a vibrant community celebration at Mushin Market, reinforcing its commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs and supporting the communities it serves. The event, which drew a large turnout of traders, market leaders, and local business owners on Monday, underscored the bank’s steadfast commitment to empowering women...

Rank taps Lucky Djebah to lead wealth expansion

11.03.2026

Rank, an integrated financial services and proprietary investment holding firm, has appointed Mr Lucky Djebah as Executive Director, Investment, as it moves to expand into wealth management and investment banking through Rank Capital. The firm said the appointment aligns with its long-term strategy to transform into a full-fledged financial institution focused on democratising wealth creation...

Maltina partners STEM Africa Fest for school tour

11.03.2026

Maltina has launched a nationwide Nourishment Tour aimed at reaching one million students across Nigeria as part of activities marking the brand’s 50th anniversary. The first phase of the initiative began on February 9, 2026, with visits to schools in Lagos, while subsequent phases will extend the programme to other parts of the country. According...

Caverton Helicopters Hosts Army War College Delegation

11.03.2026

Caverton Offshore Support Group on Tuesday hosted participants of Course 10, 2026 of the Army War College Nigeria, reaffirming its commitment to operational excellence and capacity building across key sectors of the country’s economy. The delegation, which included senior military officers from South Africa and Cameroon, visited the company’s aviation facilities near the international wing...

Mikano Motors & Autochek Offer Vehicle Financing in Nigeria

11.03.2026

Mikano Motors has partnered with Autochek Africa to provide structured vehicle financing and digital access for prospective car buyers in a move aimed at expanding access to brand-new vehicles in Nigeria. The collaboration seeks to remove barriers in Nigeria’s automotive market by providing access to financing. The partnership was unveiled during a press conference at...