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TradeCard Launches Gift Card Trading App in Nigeria

Gift card trading platform TradeCard has launched operations in Nigeria, introducing both its mobile trading app and a corporate social responsibility programme designed to ease transport costs for working-class commuters. The launch event in Lagos featured the signing of a memorandum of understanding between TradeCard and the Harvesters Africa Empowerment Foundation for the “Routes of...
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Nigerian Startup Empowers Curvy Women

A Nigerian startup, Fittobeme Ltd, is carving out a niche in the country’s expanding fitness industry by targeting plus-size women, a group often overlooked in conventional wellness programmes. Founded in 2019 by Ifeoma Anadu, Fittobeme combines inclusive activewear, practical coaching, and a supportive community to help women aged 25–50 feel confident, comfortable, and motivated throughout...
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A Hidden Health Hazard in Homes

What began as faint patches on the wall, barely noticeable at first, soon deepened into dark, spreading blotches. The air grew damp and stale, heavy with an earthy scent that clung to clothes and skin. Walls cracked further, paint peeled, and what once passed as minor dampness quietly bred spores that infiltrated the lungs. Coughs...
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Spiro Slashes Electric Bike Price in Nigeria, Targets Wider

In a bold move to accelerate the adoption of clean transport in Nigeria, Spiro, Africa’s largest electric mobility company and battery-swapping network operator, has slashed the retail price of its flagship Ekon electric bike to ₦1.44m. The new pricing strategy is designed to make electric mobility accessible to everyday Nigerians, positioning the Ekon as a...
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Digital Fraud Threatens Financial Inclusion in Nigeria – Fir

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank, Dr Segun Alebiosu, has said the lender is prioritising fraud management and consumer protection as part of its strategy to safeguard customer confidence in Nigeria’s evolving financial system. Speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the Nigerian Economic Society Annual Conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Alebiosu...
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NUPENG Suspends Strike After Dangote Accepts Demands

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers suspended its two-day strike on Tuesday following a meeting with officials of the Federal Government and the Dangote Group, amid fuel supply disruptions in different locations across the country. The National President of NUPENG, Williams Akporeha, confirmed this to one of our correspondents. After the failure...
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Safer Preservative-Free African Food: BGFOODS Champions Heal

Nigerian food processing company BGFOODS Ltd is championing safer, healthier, and preservative-free African meals for families at home and in the diaspora. Founded in 2020 by Adedigba Olajumoke, BGFOODS focuses on adding value to locally grown produce, including fish, grains, spices, and condiments, using hygienic, preservative-free processing methods. The brand aims to make authentic African...
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Zedcrest Wealth Appoints Renah Osiemi as Managing Director

Asset management firm Zedcrest Investment Managers Limited (Zedcrest Wealth), a subsidiary of Zedcrest Group, has appointed Renah Osiemi as its Managing Director, signalling the company’s continued drive to provide innovative financial solutions to Nigerians. Osiemi, who previously served as Chief Operating Officer, takes on the role after a successful tenure in which she led the...
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Prioritize Employee Well-being for Productivity and Growth

Corporate leaders in Nigeria are being urged to prioritise employee wellness, with experts highlighting staff well-being as a key driver of productivity, performance, and organisational resilience. The Chief Executive Officer of The Mobile Spa and a leading corporate wellness strategist, Ms. Oghenetega Gbadagri, made this call in a note shared with The PUNCH. Addressed to...
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Franklin Ozekhome Named Executive VP of Chain Reactions Afri

Chain Reactions Africa has appointed Franklin Ozekhome as its Executive Vice President to lead Strategy and Innovation as part of the company’s digital transformation programme, it said on Tuesday. The appointment strengthens the firm’s leadership and marks a key step in its ambition to redefine how brands across Africa engage audiences by integrating culture, trends,...
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