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BAT Nigeria Urges Overhaul of Export Expansion Grant Scheme

British American Tobacco Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to reform the Export Expansion Grant scheme, describing it as a key step towards strengthening the country’s manufacturing competitiveness and export capacity. According to a statement, the Managing Director of BAT West and Central Africa, Yarub Al-Bahrani, speaking during the 2025 edition of the BusinessDay...
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NGX Extends Bullish Run, Investors Earn N406 Billion

The Nigerian Exchange sustained its bullish momentum on Thursday as investors recorded a gain of N406bn, pushing the market capitalisation to N84.3tn. At the close of trading, the All-Share Index rose by 642.54 points and 0.48 per cent to settle at 133,199.97. This performance represents a one-week gain of 2.24 per cent, a four-week gain...
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Airtel Africa Posts $156M Q1 Profit, Soaring 408%

Airtel Africa Plc has reported a profit after tax of $156m for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, marking a significant increase of 408.1 per cent from the $31m recorded in the same period last year. The company disclosed this in its unaudited financial results released to the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday. The telecoms...
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Guinness Nigeria Reports N16.2bn Full-Year Profit

Guinness Nigeria Plc has reported a profit after tax of N16.2bn for the twelve months ended 30 June 2025, marking a significant recovery from the N54.7bn loss posted in the previous financial year. According to its unaudited financial results released on Thursday, the company recorded a revenue of N496.6bn, representing a 65.8 per cent increase...
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LAPO Backs TEDx to Empower Nigerian Youths

LAPO Microfinance Bank has deepened its commitment to youth empowerment and sustainable development by sponsoring two major TEDx events, TEDxZamaru and TEDxEnugu, as part of its ongoing investment in innovation, thought leadership, and community-driven change. In a statement, the lender said its support aligns with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal four on...
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Rotary Club Ikeja Prioritizes Skills, Empowerment in 2026

The President of the Rotary Club of Ikeja, Olanrewaju Lawal, explains how her one-year tenure will focus on skills development, youth empowerment, job creation, and expanding access to leadership opportunities for women in this interview with JUSTICE OKAMGBA Can you briefly share your Rotary journey? My Rotary journey started back in my university days. I...
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EU Deepens Nigeria Partnership with €730M Grant

Lagos Business School has advocated for a qualitative European Union and Nigeria relationship as the union seeks to move from the traditional donor-beneficiary model to what it describes as a “partnership of equals.” European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States, Gautier Mignot, speaking on Thursday during a fireside chat...
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Inclusive Agribusiness Dialogue Convened by 2SCALE & Dutch C

2SCALE, one of Africa’s largest incubator and accelerator programmes for inclusive agribusiness, recently hosted leading voices in agriculture, finance, development, and the public sector in Lagos towards Sustainable Clusters in Agribusiness through Learning Entrepreneurship. The event, themed ‘Inclusive Agribusiness in Nigeria: A Public-Private Dialogue,’ brought together leaders from agriculture, finance, development, and government to promote...
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Guinness Sponsors Big Brother Naija Season 10

Guinness has emerged as a Gold Sponsor for the 10th edition of Big Brother Naija, with the brewing giant pledging its  commitment to celebrating Nigerian cultural. The company made the announcement in a statement ahead of the landmark season of the reality show, which has become Africa’s most-watched television programme over the past decade. Marketing...
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